Pickeball Safety
Safety, Tips & Warm Up
How to Play Pickleball
Rules and Gameplay:
Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. The paddles are smaller than tennis rackets and have a plastic or composite surface. The ball is a hollow plastic ball with holes in it, similar to a wiffle ball.
Pickleball is played with singles or doubles. In singles, each player serves from the right side of the court on their first serve and the left side of the court on their second serve. In doubles, each player serves from the right side of the court on their first serve and then alternates sides on their second serve.
The serve must be hit underhand and the ball must bounce once in the non-volley zone (the area between the net and the kitchen line) before it can be volleyed. The ball must bounce once on each side of the court before it can be hit out of bounds.
The first player or team to score 11 points and be ahead by 2 points wins the game.
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is a great way to get exercise, socialize, and have fun.
Benefits of Pickleball
Pickleball is a great way to get exercise, socialize, and have fun. It is a low-impact sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels. Some of the benefits of pickleball include:
- It is a great way to get exercise. Pickleball is a full-body workout that can help you burn calories, build muscle, and improve your cardiovascular health.
- It is a low-impact sport. Pickleball is a great option for people with joint pain or other injuries. The low-impact nature of the sport helps to reduce the risk of injury.
- It is a social sport. Pickleball is a great way to meet new people and make friends. It is also a great way to stay active and engaged as you get older.
- It is a fun sport. Pickleball is a fun and challenging sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.
History of Pickleball
Pickleball was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, 3-time U.S. badminton champion, Barney McCallum, and Bill Bell, all retired executives from the 3M Company. They were looking for a new game to play on their badminton court, which was too small for tennis. They combined elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis to create a new game that was easy to learn and fun to play.
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