Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton into one family-friendly game. It can be played as either a singles or doubles game, with the same size court used for both. The game was invented in 1965 as a childrens backyard game in the United States, on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. The sport is played with a perforated, hollow plastic ball and paddles over a 34-inch-high net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits an infraction. The hard plastic ball used in pickleball produces less bounce than tennis balls. The court is 44 feet long and 20 feet wide, and the paddle is larger than the one used in table tennis. On each side of the net is a 7-foot area known as the non-volley zone (or the kitchen), where the ball must bounce before it is hit.

The game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game. Pickleball is fun, social, and friendly, and its easy to start, but hard to stop. The game is accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels. The sport has been on the rise lately and was named the "fastest-growing sport over the last two years," according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.

In summary, pickleball is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. It can be played as either a singles or doubles game, and the court is the same size for both. The game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game. The sport is accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels, making it a great way to get in some exercise and have fun at the same time.