What is Pickleball?

If tennis and ping pong had a baby, it would be pickleball. Pickleball is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. Pickleball is a great game for all skill levels and ages which is why the game has soared in popularity within the US, and now Australia's fastest growing sport. The rules for pickleball are simple, and it's easy to learn the ins and outs so you can get on the court.

Where did Pickleball originate?

Pickleball all started in Washington USA in 1965. Joan Pritchard, the wife of Joel Pritchard, the creator of pickleball, with the key aim of inventing a game that the whole family could enjoy. Pickleball is actually named after a “pickle boat”, which is a crew of leftovers in rowing and is often mistakenly credited to the Pritchards family dog called Pickles.

What does a Pickleball court look like?

Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court, which is 13.41 metres long and 6.1 metres wide. An area called the Kitchen is 2.13 metres from the net, which is a zone in which you are not allowed to step inside of and hit the ball on the full, taking smashes right at the net out of the equation!

How many people can play Pickleball?

Pickleball is played in singles and doubles formats.

Why is Pickleball so popular?

Social Nature. Pickleball has become a highly contagious sport due to its sociability and ease of play. The court is a lot smaller than in tennis, meaning players are able to have intimate games where they can chat, laugh and play. Pickleball is also so popular because it has a low barrier to entry. If you have never played before, you can still rock up to the courts and start rallying today. Picklepulse aims further to reduce these barriers to entry through the price point, making it easier than ever to hit the courts today!

Are there Health benefits to playing Pickleball?

Looking for a new healthy hobby? You can burn up to 600 calories per hour playing pickleball! Pickleball is great for hand-eye coordination, agility, reaction speed, reflexes, balance and cardiovascular, whilst also being a low-impact sport meaning it's easy on the knees! It is not just a social game, but a physical one too, making pickleball an activity for everyone.

Pickleball in Australia

Pickleball has seen huge growth, with more and more players taking part in the game every day all across Australia. Pickleball in Australia has over 15,554 members, 250 clubs, 73 tournaments, and 226 referees.