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The 30 hobbies closest to curling in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Fast rallies with small bats and a light ball across a table-top net.
Alike: Both social and precise.
Different: Easier to do alone.
BadmintonMore physical.
CricketBoth brainy.Costs more to start. More time outside.
Pool & snookerBoth brainy.Gentler on the body.
SquashMore physical. Livelier.
DartsGentler on the body. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Lawn bowlsMore time outside.
SoftballMore time outside.
VolleyballMore time outside.
CroquetBoth brainy.More time outside.
PadelCosts more to start. More time outside.
TennisCosts more to start. More time outside.
Pickup basketballMore time outside. More physical.
Walking footballMore time outside.
NetballMore physical. More time outside.
PickleballMore time outside. Easier on the brain.
Ten-pin bowlingEasier on the brain.
Ultimate frisbeeMore time outside. More physical.
Clay shootingCosts more to start. More time outside.
Field hockeyCosts more to start. More time outside.
Ice hockeyCosts more to start. More physical.
PétanqueMore time outside.
RoundnetCosts more to start. More time outside.
Five-a-side footballMore time outside. More physical.
Hacky sackMore time outside. No winners or losers.
LacrosseCosts more to start. More time outside.
Touch rugbyMore time outside. More physical.
Roller derbyCosts more to start. More physical.
Disc golfMore time outside. Easier to do alone.
RugbyCosts more to start. More time outside.The closest are Table tennis, Badminton, Cricket, Pool & snooker and Squash. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Walking football is close to curling and quicker to pick up.
Pool & snooker is close to curling and costs less to start.
