Teams pack a peck of pickleball at Surf City tournament

The second annual Surf City Pickleball Tournament got underway Friday morning as teams battle it out for three days at Murdy Park in Huntington Beach.

The double-elimination men’s and women’s competition is sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Assn. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.

Play is slated to continue at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the park, 7000 Norma Drive.