Why Pickleball Is the Great Sport, Especially for Seniors!

1. Pickleball Introduction 

Pickleball is a sport that mixes tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The balls are whiffled type, lighter than tennis and the paddles are only a little larger than ping pong paddles. You only need to bring very light equipment to start a game. The court is about half the size of a singles tennis court. Unlike tennis, which requires running back and forth, pickleball can be played indoors or outdoors. The scoring system for pickleball matches is simple enough for beginners to get started.

2. Simple Exercise, Extraordinary Effect

Playing pickleball will not only put excessive stress on your body but also helps to build your balance, agility, reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. Pickleball is a medium to high-intensity exercise. If you play pickleball for 1 hour, you can burn about 350 calories. It's a great way to get your workout while having fun! A study made by Jinmoo Heo even points out how playing pickleball can help curb depression.

3. Pickleball Sport is Suitable For Everyone

• For Injured Athletes

Athletes who have had previous injuries are worried about their bodies being injured again if they still want to continue working out. Pickleball is perfect for them because it has less impact on the joints.

• For Old People

According to the 2022 Sports & Fitness Industry report, more than half of core players are 55 or older. Pickleball is so popular among older adults. Because they believe that practicing pickleball often helps them improve their balance, it's important to prevent them from falling as they age.

• For Kids

Pickleball is simple and easy to learn, and the equipment is also very lightweight. Children can play it at school to exercise and release energy.

• For Professional Enthusiasts

If you want to become a more professional pickleball player, you can also participate in the Pickleball National Championship.

• For Social

That’s wonderful if you like multi-player sports. Double pickleball is very popular. It is easy to have a conversation while playing because the courts are small. Nearly 60% of pickleball players say playing this can be used to socialize. Even strangers can quickly develop friendships on the court. So, it is good to play pickleball when making friends or at company parties.

• For Family

The elderly and children are very suitable for playing pickleball. In addition, it has a small playing field and can be played by multiple players. Above all, it is very suitable for playing with the family since everybody can play it. 

4. Pickleball Is Growing Fast

The Economist in 2021 called pickleball "the fastest growing sport” in America. The impact of COVID-19 has encouraged people to participate in recreational activities closer to home. The number of pickleball participants increased by nearly 40% from 2019 to 2021. Onando DiCaprio, Larry David, and other celebrities have also participated in the sport. If you haven't started Pickleball yet, then come join in!