Pickleball is a fun, easy-to-learn paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It’s played on a smaller court with a lightweight paddle and a perforated plastic ball, making it less physically demanding than traditional racquet sports. Players can compete in singles or doubles, with doubles being the most popular format due to its social and accessible nature. The rules are simple, allowing beginners to pick up the game quickly, while still offering enough strategy to keep it engaging. Because of its smaller court size and slower pace, pickleball is especially popular among older adults looking for a safe and enjoyable way to stay active, keep fit without high impact or instense physical strain.
Pickleballs are perforated to regulate airflow, control speed and stabilize the ball’s flight. Outdoor balls have 40 smaller holes and indoor balls have 26 larger holes.