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PickleballPickleball is a fast-paced racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis to create a fun, easy-to-learn game that people of all ages and skill levels can play.
Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by Bill Bell and then-Washington state congressman Joel Pritchard as a way to entertain their bored children. The sport gained national recognition with a 1975 National Observer article, but the first official pickleball tournament in spring 1976 officially changed pickleball from a backyard pastime to a competitive sport.
The outdoor game experienced a surge in popularity during the 2020 pandemic because it could be set up in driveways, be played by all ages, and allowed for safe social interactions. A March 2023 APP report showed 48.3 million American adults played the sport in the last 12 months.Explore Pickleball
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Carmel, California, is looking into banning pickleballPickleball is the fastest-rising sport in the US, but it's not without its controversies. Chief among them is noise, which Carmel, California, a wealthy enclave on the state's central coast, seeks to remedy with a ban on the sport. It would be the first in the state. SFGATEPickleball players and tennis players are running into problems over court spacePickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in North America, especially for older adults. It's also led to tension with tennis players, whose courts are now being overtaken by pickleball players, with some municipalities adding pickleball lines to tennis courts. TVO TodayPickleball injuries were responsible for $350M in medical costs in 2023Unsurprisingly, picklers over 50 account for 90% of the injuries, with the most common being sprains, strains, and fractures. Experts say a substantial pregame warm-up can prevent most injuries. University of CaliforniaLimited courts is a source of tension between pickleball and tennis playersMunicipalities have rushed to accommodate the explosion of pickleball games, but sometimes they can't keep up. That's frustrated tennis players, whose courts are now often filled with people playing the sport. MediatePickleball was originally intended for childrenBell and Pritchard only created the game to occupy their children's attention on vacation. As they continued playing the game, they began developing rules as-needed. Pickleball ChannelPickleball's ubiquity has led to a culture clash with tennisSince the late 1800s, tennis has been the world’s premier racquet sport. But in the late 2010s, rapid growth and investment in Pickleball changed that dynamic. This Cult Tennis video explores the newly created tension between tennis and Pickleball players, both on and off the courts. CULT TENNISPickleballs' loud 'pop' sound can reach 120 decibelsThat's about the same level as a hammer striking a nail. Luckily, it's not quite as loud for a player on the receiving side of the net, at about 80 decibels, though that's still quite loud—it's equivalent to heavy traffic. Scientific AmericanPickleball's popularity has created a power struggleThe sport's sudden rise has led to a tumultuous landscape with battles over governance, court space, and player rights. This Sports Illustrated deep dive examines the competing billionaires vying for control, the conflicts over court usage and noise disputes, and how a second proposed Hall of Fame is dividing the sport. Sports IllustratedOne Connecticut prison is using pickleball for rehabilitationThe Pickleball for Incarcerated Communities League started in 2023 at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Hartford, Connecticut, but has already expanded to other facilities across the state. Inmates say it's been transformative. The program has plans to expand to other states. ESPNThe pickleball market is expected to hit $4.4B by 2033In 2023, the global pickleball market was $1.5B. By 2023, it's expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The DinkA Texas billionaire created the first team-focused pickleball leagueSteve Kuhn is on a mission to make pickleball the next big global sport, starting with Major League Pickleball, his team-focused pickleball league. He's turned his property, named Dreamland, into an expansive center for the sport. Austin MonthlyA Boeing engineer created a next-generation pickleball paddle in the '80sWhen Steve Paranto kept losing in the finals of his Pickleball tournaments, he told his dad Arlen the wooden paddles were holding him back. Then-Boeing engineer Arlen used spare composite floor panels to make the first fiberglass Pickleball paddle. Pickleball ChannelPIckleball's popularity with seniors is partially due to its health benefitsPickleball has always been a game for all ages, but it has been particularly popular among seniors, in part because of its many health benefits, including enhancing hand-eye coordination and burning more calories than walking. TIMEPickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, WashingtonBill Bell and then-Washington State congressman Joel Pritchard created the game as a way to entertain their bored children. They grabbed items they had on hand, using ping pong paddles to hit a wiffle ball over a hip-height badminton net. ESPNPIckleball is the fastest-growing participation sport in AmericaThe outdoor game experienced a surge in popularity during the 2020 pandemic because it could be set up in driveways, be played by all ages, and allowed for safe social interactions. That social aspect has helped pickleball’s popularity continue to rise post-pandemic. A March 2023 APP report showed 48.3 million American adults played the sport in the last 12 months. APPPickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennisIn this video, That Pickleball Guy walks you through the serve and two-bounce rules, what is “the kitchen,” and teaches five ways to win a rally. ThatPickleballGuyPickleball's popularity has exploded in recent yearsPickleball has seen rapid growth in the US, with around 50 million Americans playing in 2022. It doesn't appear to be slowing any time soon. 1440The origin of the sport's name is disputedHow pickleball got its name has been a point of contention for decades. The McCallums claim the family dog, Pickles, used to snatch the balls as they played and named it for him. Joan Pritchard, though, says Pickles didn’t join the family until after the game was invented. News and Sentinel
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