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Know Your Onions: What's Behind the Rise of Pickleball (and How Did It Get That Name)?


Published on 2025-02-18 21:43:13 - Broadsheet
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  • SEO: From rules and equipment to the origin story (and how it got that name), here's your crash course in pickleball.

The article from Broadsheet discusses the rising popularity of pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Originating in the United States in the mid-1960s, pickleball was invented by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island, Washington, as a family-friendly activity. The name "pickleball" is believed to have been inspired by the term "pickle boat" in rowing, referring to a boat made up of leftover rowers, symbolizing the sport's mix of different game elements. The sport has seen a significant surge in interest, particularly during the global health crisis, due to its accessibility, lower physical impact, and the social aspect it offers. It's now gaining traction in Australia, with facilities popping up and interest growing among various age groups, driven by its fun, competitive, and inclusive nature.

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[ https://www.broadsheet.com.au/national/active/article/know-your-onions-whats-behind-rise-pickleball-and-how-did-it-get-name ]