A game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net.
‘residents can play tennis, pickleball, handball, and bocce’
‘Remember in summer camp when you got the "honorable mention" badge for some non-sport like archery or rowing or pickleball?’
‘The event included 1,356 men and women over age 50 competing in 22 sports - from pickleball all the way to rough-and-tumble rugby.’
‘No matter who's playing, pickleball requires much less power and speed than other racket sports.’
‘Organizers say there will also be free-form recreational activities like hula hoops, sidewalk chalk art, street tennis, pickleball, jump rope and soccer games.’
‘Last year pickleball was admitted to the National Senior Games, the first new sport in 20 years.’
‘Just when she thought her days of playing court games were over, someone suggested she give pickleball a try.’
‘I'm simply stopping by to lounge with a book in an Adirondack chair, and maybe, if I run into someone I know, play some pickleball!’
‘Many players come to pickleball as current or former tennis players.’
‘Pickleball will be available to those eighteen and older starting April 3rd!’
‘The Family Y offers two full-size courts in the gym for pickleball from 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.’
Origin
1970s from pickle + ball (the reason is uncertain).
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