The evenings are drawing in, the parks are damp by tea time, and that easy summer habit of “just popping out” for a game starts to fade. Autumn changes the rhythm of the week. It also opens the door to a different kind of sport, one with bright lights, dry floors, warm cafés, and a good reason to leave the house when the weather turns. Indoor sports are at their best in autumn. Table tennis, badminton, squash, snooker, pool, and darts all offer something useful: they keep you