The Pickleball Demand - Get Started for the Health and Social Benefits

Yes, the name gets a chuckle every time you try to explain it to someone new. But one thing we know is people love it and it's growing at an exponential rate.

WHAT IS PICKLEBALL: 

In short, Pickleball was invented in 1965 and combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. The sport can be played both indoors or outdoors using a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. It is played on a badminton- size court and a slightly modified tennis net. This seemingly new racquet sport is enjoyed by all ages and skill levels. It can be played as doubles or singles, but a majority of courts around you see this social sport being enjoyed by doubles.

A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.

Played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.

Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.

Played as doubles or singles.

Can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels

BENEFITS: Pickleball is great for the whole family, not just for seniors anymore....there are social, emotional, and mental health benefits.

WHY to GET STARTED - Pickleball has many benefits and everyone should start to play. It has become the fastest-growing sport in the US and its demand during this pandemic has increased significantly. Pickleball is a fun social game and has not only gained much popularity in the senior community but also amongst families, teens, college-aged and celebrities like Ellen Degeneres, Bill Gates, Nick Foles, Kim Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon, George Clooney, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

SOCIAL BENEFIT- get social and meet new friends - the pickleball community is one of the most welcoming communities we have come across. It also can become very addictive. Just ask the co-founder of "The Pickleball Experience" a pickleball coaching company, Jemuel Morris who is an avid pickleball coach and enthusiast who became addicted to pickleball the very first day he played the sport on Orcas Island, Washington. That day he needed a jump for his car and he happened to be in front of the pickleball courts, he not only got his jump but a new passion in life. From that day on, his life has changed and each day his drive and love for the game of pickleball continue to grow.

The Pickleball Experience team includes 3 of the Pacific Northwest top 50 male players. They provide pickleball camps near you, private lessons, and destination clinics and workshops in Washington and across the country. Their coaching has helped many students learn the game, increase their skills, and strengthen their weaknesses in a fun, enjoyable way.

“We are unlike any of the pickleball workshops out there, we have unique games and drills, customize our lessons to the group, have so much fun, and make great friends and connections”. What makes them especially unique is the innovative and creative drills you have never experienced before because they have been created by the team. 

To learn more about private lessons, 1-day clinics, or 2-3 day pickleball camps.

Go to https://www.thepickleballexperience.com/

Some very happy pickleballers or pickle pals state "The Pickleball Experience has changed our whole Pickleball community!".

"He is amazing, he took one look at what I was doing and told me what I needed to do and it changed my third shot drop.

Photos provided include The Pickleball Experience Team in Kona, Hawaii teaching classes and drills. Peter Hudachko, Brian Ashworth and Jemuel Morris 

How to get started playing pickleball :

PADDLES TO GET STARTED - A great starter bundle set for the whole family is by ANOKII CO SPORT who is Launching theIr pickleball paddles starter bundle set - it has everything you need to get started- 2 paddles, 4 balls quick rule guide, and some fun extras, minus the court and net of course. A rep from Anokii co sport states "we wanted to design fun and great looking paddles for the whole family. The paddles have a premium graphite face with a honeycomb core which make it light and comfortable at about 7.6 ounces. They come in 4 bright colors with the pickleball common terminology and lingo right on the paddle face. Words like dinking and drop shot for example. For more info on where to get your starter set go here www.anokiico.com/pickleballset

Photo provided shows the Anokii Co Pickleball Set Colors

WHERE TO PLAY: Finding courts is as easy as doing a quick google search or even using an app on your phone - there are quite a few apps that are dedicated to finding