Pickleball is a sport that is growing in popularity. It’s a fast-paced, outdoor sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It can be played by anyone, regardless of age or skill level. Players use a paddle to hit a ball against a wall or to another player. The game can be played by anyone age 8 and up and takes about 45 minutes to an hour to play.
Pickleball is played with a paddle, a ball, and either a net or no net. The game is played outdoors and in most cases, it is played on asphalt courts. Pickleball requires players to follow rules that are somewhat different from those of tennis and badminton. The object of the game is to hit the ball into the opponent’s court and then hit it back into play.
The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a badminton court. A pickleball net is lowered to 34 inches at the center.
Who invented pickleball?
The sport was invented in 1965 by three friends from Washington State, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum. The men were looking for something to do to entertain their families during a summer day and came up with the idea of Pickleball.
What are the rules of pickleball?
The basic rules are similar to those of tennis. The ball may be hit with either side of the paddle, but never below the waist. Points are scored by hitting the ball over the net and landing within the other player’s playing area. When serving, the ball must bounce once on your side of the net before crossing to your opponent’s side, and then they must hit it back across the net. Play continues until one player or team has won 11 points and leads by at least 2 points.
