Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. It combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong and is played with solid paddles and a perforated ball similar to a wiffle ball on a short solid court with a low net.

With a shorter court and lightweight paddles, pickleball is a game that can be enjoyed by all ages and can be played as singles or doubles. Doubles is the more common form of play. 

RULES OF THE GAME

Pickleball is a game played to 11 points and players can only score points when they, or their team, has the serve. Matches must be won by two points - meaning if one team as 11 points and another has 10, play continues until the higher scoring team is 2 points ahead.

Much like tennis or other racket sports, there are rules about serving and receiving a serve, places on the court that are out of play, etc.

Pickleball is offered at the Coppell Family YMCA:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8 am-noon for drop-in play in the gymnasium

No experience is required. Paddles and nets are provided.