Pickleball in LaHaye
Written by Nathaniel Hutton, Facilities Coordinator
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the entire world. Communities across the globe are picking up on this popular new sport and has become a hit. People of all ages are grabbing a paddle and heading to the court to have a great time with friends and family. You can be next!
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a fun new sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Pickleball can be played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. Certain rules are in place that are specific to the sport, like not being allowed to step inside a zone seven feet on either side of the net. Don’t let the rules distract from how fun and exciting the game is. Pickleball was invented in 1965 near Seattle, Washington, but has recently gained much attraction. The key to pickleball is that it is accessible to all age and skill brackets. It has a fun, social, and friendly vibe with rules that are simple for beginners to learn but can develop into a fast-paced competitive game for the more experienced players. Pickleball can be played with two players … Read More