What in the World is Pickleball?
Yes, there is actually a USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) and you dont need to like pickles to participate in the game. Pickleball is described as a court game of angles and strategies, of position and speed and is enjoying huge increases in popularity with seniors, school kids and families. The name was created by one of the families who founded the sport in 1965 who had a dog named Pickles that would occasionally grab the ball. Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic ball similar to a whiffle ball and wood or composite paddles about twice the size of ping-pong paddles. It can be played indoors or outdoors, is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. In addition to being fun, the game has developed a reputation for its friendly and social nature. While pickleball is often played in PE classes in schools, the sport has really
