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[3] “It’s much more fun than tennis,” says Daniel Suharjoto, age 10. He and his brother Adrian started playing in their garage during the pandemic. Daniel likes that you don't have to run as much. “In tennis, you have to run a lot,” he explains, “but in pickleball, not really.” This is because the court is only 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. That is about half the size of a standard tennis court!
[4] Even though the court is small, the game is very fast-paced. There are some surprising rules to keep things fair. For example, there is a seven-foot area near the net called "the kitchen." Players are not allowed to step in the kitchen and hit the ball while it is still in the air. Adrian says this rule adds a “whole other level of difficulty” because you have to be careful about where you stand.
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[3] “It’s much more fun than tennis,” says Daniel Suharjoto, age 10. He and his brother Adrian started playing in their garage during the pandemic. Daniel likes that you don't have to run as much. “In tennis, you have to run a lot,” he explains, “but in pickleball, not really.” This is because the court is only 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. That is about half the size of a standard tennis court!
[4] Even though the court is small, the game is very fast-paced. There are some surprising rules to keep things fair. For example, there is a seven-foot area near the net called "the kitchen." Players are not allowed to step in the kitchen and hit the ball while it is still in the air. Adrian says this rule adds a “whole other level of difficulty” because you have to be careful about where you stand.
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[5] The sport is becoming a massive hit. Today, more than 4.8 million Americans play pickleball. That is almost twice as many people as just five years ago! It is easy to learn, so people of all ages—from kids to grandparents—can play together. Many schools are even starting to teach pickleball in P.E. class because it is a great way to stay active.
[6] For some, the sport is all about competition. There are now professional pickleball teams and international championships. Max Phelps, age 12, loves the competitive side. He likes the challenge of "serving," which is when a player hits the ball from the baseline to start the game. Max practices for hours to make his serves fast and hard to hit back.
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[7] Pickleball is also a social sport. For Max, winning isn't the only goal. “Pickleball has become a great way for me to connect with my friends,” he says. One funny tradition is that players shout “Pickle!” to warn others before they serve. This keeps everyone focused and ready for the action to begin.
[8] Whether you want to be a pro or just play with friends, pickleball is here to stay. It combines the best parts of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into one exciting package. So, grab a paddle and head to the nearest court—just don't forget to shout "Pickle!" before you hit the ball!
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[2] Instead of heavy rackets, pickleball players use small, rectangular paddles. These paddles are usually made of wood or lightweight plastic.
Instead of a fuzzy yellow tennis ball, they hit a plastic Wiffle ball. This ball has holes in it, which create drag, causing it to fly slower through the air. Because the ball is lighter and the paddle is solid, players have more control over where they aim their shots.
[3] “It’s much more fun than tennis,” says Daniel Suharjoto, age 10. He and his brother Adrian started playing in their garage during the pandemic. Daniel likes that you don't have to run as much. “In tennis, you have to run a lot,” he explains, “but in pickleball, not really.” This is because the court is only 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. That is about half the size of a standard tennis court!
[4] Even though the court is small, the game is very fast-paced. There are some surprising rules to keep things fair. For example, there is a seven-foot area near the net called "the kitchen." Players are not allowed to step in the kitchen and hit the ball while it is still in the air. Adrian says this rule adds a “whole other level of difficulty.”
[5] The sport is becoming a massive hit. Today, more than 4.8 million Americans play pickleball. That is almost twice as many people as just five years ago! It is easy to learn, so people of all ages—from kids to grandparents—can play together. Many schools are even starting to teach pickleball in P.E. class.
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[2] Instead of heavy rackets, pickleball players use small, rectangular paddles. These paddles are usually made of wood or lightweight plastic. Instead of a fuzzy yellow tennis ball, they hit a plastic Wiffle ball. This ball has holes in it, which create drag, causing it to fly slower through the air.
[3] “It’s much more fun than tennis,” says Daniel Suharjoto, age 10. He and his brother Adrian started playing in their garage during the pandemic. Daniel likes that you don't have to run as much. “In tennis, you have to run a lot,” he explains, “but in pickleball, not really.”
This is because the court is only 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. That is about half the size of a standard tennis court!
[4] Even though the court is small, the game is very fast-paced. There are some surprising rules to keep things fair. For example, there is a seven-foot area near the net called "the kitchen." Players are not allowed to step in it and hit the ball while it's in the air.
[5] The sport is becoming a massive hit. Today, more than 4.8 million Americans play pickleball. That is almost twice as many people as just five years ago! It is easy to learn, so people of all ages—from kids to grandparents—can play together. Many schools are even starting to teach pickleball in P.E. class because it is a great way to stay active.
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[3] “In tennis, you have to run a lot,” he explains, “but in pickleball, not really.” This is because the court is only 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. That is about half the size of a standard tennis court!
[4] Even though the court is small, the game is very fast-paced. There are some surprising rules to keep things fair. For example, there is a seven-foot area near the net called "the kitchen."
Players are not allowed to step in the kitchen and hit the ball while it is still in the air. Adrian says this rule adds a “whole other level of difficulty” because you have to be careful about where you stand.
[5] The sport is becoming a massive hit. Today, more than 4.8 million Americans play pickleball. That is almost twice as many people as just five years ago! It is easy to learn.
[6] For some, the sport is all about competition. There are now professional pickleball teams and international championships. Max Phelps, age 12, loves the competitive side. He likes the challenge of "serving," which is when a player hits the ball from the baseline to start the game.
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[5] The sport is becoming a massive hit. Today, more than 4.8 million Americans play pickleball. That is almost twice as many people as just five years ago! It is easy to learn, so people of all ages—from kids to grandparents—can play together. Many schools are even starting to teach pickleball in P.E. class because it is a great way to stay active.
[6] For some, the sport is all about competition. There are now professional pickleball teams and international championships. Max Phelps, age 12, loves the competitive side. He likes the challenge of "serving," which is when a player hits the ball from the baseline to start the game. Max practices for hours to make his serves fast and hard.
[7] Pickleball is also a social sport. For Max, winning isn't the only goal. “Pickleball has become a great way for me to connect with my friends,” he says. One funny tradition is that players shout “Pickle!” to warn others before they serve. This keeps everyone focused and ready for the action to begin.
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[6] Max Phelps, age 12, loves the competitive side. He likes the challenge of "serving," which is when a player hits the ball from the baseline to start the game. Max practices for hours to make his serves fast and hard to hit back.
[7] Pickleball is also a social sport. For Max, winning isn't the only goal.
“Pickleball has become a great way for me to connect with my friends,” he says. One funny tradition is that players shout “Pickle!” to warn others before they serve. This keeps everyone focused and ready for the action to begin.
[8] Whether you want to be a pro or just play with friends, pickleball is here to stay. It combines the best parts of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into one exciting package. So, grab a paddle and head to the nearest court—just don't forget to shout "Pickle!" before you hit the ball!
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It is easy to learn, so people of all ages—from kids to grandparents—can play together. Many schools are even starting to teach pickleball in P.E. class.
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[6] Max Phelps, age 12, loves the competitive side. He likes the challenge of "serving," which is when a player hits the ball from the baseline to start the game.
[7] Pickleball is also a social sport. For Max, winning isn't the only goal. “Pickleball has become a great way for me to connect with my friends.”
One funny tradition is that players shout “Pickle!” to warn others before they serve. This keeps everyone focused and ready for the action to begin.
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