Pickleball is the trendiest sport in the world right now. The sport is a combination of tennis and table tennis that you cannot stop playing once you get started. You play it on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. You use a paddle almost the size of a table tennis paddle and a light plastic ball that is similar to a wiffle ball.

Since the court is smaller and the ball moves more slowly than a tennis ball, there is less ground to cover. This makes the game easier to start for absolute beginners, families, and players of all ages and fitness levels. For the most part, you can even learn the basic rules and techniques in 15 minutes and be playing a full match on your first day!

But do not let the easy learning curve fool you. For seasoned athletes and competitive people, the sport can quickly transform into a fast-paced battle of reflexes, strategy, and precision. Once you get the hang of the “dink” (a strategic, soft drop shot) and the rapid-fire volleys up at the net, the excitement is unmatched.