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Did you know pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the US? It’s kind of a big dill. For those of you unfamiliar with the sport, pickleball shares similarities with tennis, table tennis, and badminton (as well as other paddle ball sports).
What’s up with the name? Pickleball was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum near Seattle, WA. Joan Pritchard named the sport after the rowing term “pickle boat,” aka a crew made up of leftover rowers, because it throws together elements of different games.
The sport has official rules and regulations and a national governing body — USA Pickleball . Here’s the lowdown on the game so you don’t find yourself in a pickle:
- It can be played indoors or outdoors.
- The court is badminton-sized with a modified tennis net.
- The pickleball itself is made of plastic and has holes, like a wiffleball . The paddle is a little smaller than a tennis racquet.
- It can be played as doubles or singles with 2-4 people.
We could explain
all the rules to you — instead we’ll let
this helpful video do it for us.
Ready to grab a paddle and see what makes pickleball such a big
dill ? See our guide below on where to play.
Bonus: We’ve got a guide on
the best gifts for pickleball players .
Charleston
- General William Moultrie Playground | 41 Ashley Ave. | Free to play during daylight hours
- James Island Recreation Center | 1088 Quail Dr. | Free to members of the Lowcountry Senior Center, and $2 fee for residents, $4 for non-residents
- Salvation Army Center | 2135 Ashley River Rd. | One-time fee required to play
- St. Andrews Park Recreation Center | 1095 Playground Rd. | $2 per visit
- Waring Senior Center | 2001 Henry Tecklenburg Dr. | $5 daily pass/members free on outdoor courts
- Arthur W. Christopher Community Center (Fishburne Gym) | 265 Fishburne St. | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., $1 per visit
- Bees Landing Recreation Center | 1580 Ashley Garden Blvd. | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $2 for residents, $4 for nonresidents
North Charleston
Folly Beach
Mount Pleasant
Summerville
Goose Creek
Please note that times, days, fees, and availability are subject to change. Call or email the facility to confirm pickleball schedules.
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