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Despite what its name implies, pickleball has nothing to do with the cucumber-derived food.
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The resulting sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.
Therulesare simple, and matches played to 11 points can be as quick as 15 minutes.
Today, with approximately 4.2 million players nationwide, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America.
“Even if you’re not the best athlete, you might play pickleball and enjoy it.”
As reported byVanity Fair, celebrities from George Clooney to Reese Witherspoon are eagerly embracing the sport.
“I’ve seen players from ages 18 to 80!”
“I love to hit a killer shot!”
The only obstacle to getting started yourself may be finding a place to play.