Despite its misleading name, pickleball involves no actual pickles – just a paddle, a ball, and a whole lot of fun. This fast-growing sport is an easy, accessible way for just about anyone to get active, stay social, and enjoy a good game.
Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island in the US state of Washington. Its creation is attributed to three fathers – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum – who aimed to entertain their children with a new game. They improvised with ping-pong paddles, a perforated plastic ball, and a badminton net.
