What Is Pickleball?

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5. Origins of the Game

Pickleball was born on Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 1965, and it was created by a family that was looking for something the whole family could get involved in. The sport got its quirky name after Pickles, the family dog, that would chase down the balls and then disappear into the bushes with them.

Pickleball gradually spread as it was introduced to other people but it still remained solely a casual family pastime for many years. As its popularity continued to grow, however, the sport was formalized and an official pickleball association was formed in 2005. While it has taken on a more competitive edge to some, pickleball still remains the family pastime of its origins.

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