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History:

Pickleball was born in the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA. Three fathers—State Congressman Joel Pritchard, businessman Barney McCallum, and Bill Bell—invented the game in their backyard to entertain their bored children. Using handmade plywood paddles and plastic wiffle balls, they combined badminton court dimensions with tennis rules. The sport was named after the Pritchards’ dog 'Pickles' who constantly chased the ball. What began as family recreation has now become the world’s fastest-growing sport with over 36 million players globally.

Where to Play:

Parks/Communities: #1 choice for retirees (low-impact exercise)

Schools: Safe for PE classes - nets fit in gymnasiums

Backyards/Garages: 20x44 ft court (size of badminton court)

Gyms: Fastest-growing indoor sport in the US

Popular Countries

USA - 36.5+ million players (2023)

Canada - 1M+ players (National leagues in 8 provinces)

Spain - Beach resorts hotspots (500+ coastal clubs)

India - Target: 5M players by 2025 (Bollywood stars promoting)

China - Clubs in Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen (China's total social media content volume: 250k+)