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Pickleball

Debra Murray

Serve Up Pain Free Fun    Active seniors are always on the go, involved in numerous activities, and participating in sports. Being active, especially playing sports, offers seniors the opportunity to get exercise, create friendships, and participate in group activities. Pickleball has become increasingly popular within the active adult community.     Pickleball got its start in 1965, when three fathers from Washington state decided to create a game to entertain their kids during summer break. From there it has spread to all 50 states, with an estimated 2.46 million players in 2015.    The game is simple! It borrows principles from badminton, tennis and ping pong, bringing all of those elements together to create Pickleball. It’s played on a badminton sized court with a modified tennis net. The players wield paddles and...

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