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Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:46 am to Ross
quote:The neighborhood where we are renting has courts and our new subdivision has courts. We have been playing about once a week. Been fun. Just the wife and I .
I have no clue why it’s popular now, but some people with money think it’ll stay popular with all the permanent pickleball courts being built.
Not ready for the tour yet
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:06 am to Ross
I play tournaments, singles men's doubles and mixed doubles. Currently rated about 4.5, hoping to hit 5.0 next year.
Started playing a couple of years ago during COVID, have barely played tennis since I started.
Started playing a couple of years ago during COVID, have barely played tennis since I started.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:18 am to Ross
No.
For the same reason I don’t hunt, fish, or golf.
I work fairly long hours and every off hour is reserved for my family.
Made the decision to prioritize them when the kids were young and now that they are out of the house - I have really enjoyed spending time with my wife again.
If she wanted to play it - I would try it. But I am not spending a bunch of time away from my empty nest best friend.
For the same reason I don’t hunt, fish, or golf.
I work fairly long hours and every off hour is reserved for my family.
Made the decision to prioritize them when the kids were young and now that they are out of the house - I have really enjoyed spending time with my wife again.
If she wanted to play it - I would try it. But I am not spending a bunch of time away from my empty nest best friend.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:30 am to Ross
No
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:37 am to Ross
Oh yeah been in it about 2 years now. About to start entering tournaments.
Wish I could drill and play everyday.
You definitely gotta play with a nice community. I understand why this board hates it since it is mostly Louisiana folks on here.
Wish I could drill and play everyday.
You definitely gotta play with a nice community. I understand why this board hates it since it is mostly Louisiana folks on here.
This post was edited on 6/6/23 at 6:41 am
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:38 am to Ross
Played it once, got thoroughly defeated by an 80+ year old.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:52 am to Ross
I started playing back in October of last year. I was hooked from the start.
I now play 6 days a week or more and have even been in a couple of tournaments.
It’s a great game with a stupid name LOL.
I now play 6 days a week or more and have even been in a couple of tournaments.
It’s a great game with a stupid name LOL.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:11 am to Ross
I honestly still don't know what it is.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:14 am to TygerTyger
Do women wear skirts and bloomers? Just wondering.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:28 am to Gaston
People like poking fun at sports they don't find "cool" because they don't play them, but the bottom line is it's an outdoor physical activity and definitely beats doing nothing physical or outside.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:33 am to Big4SALTbro
quote:this is the problem
They are converting half the basketball courts at the life times here into pickle ball courts
It’s taking away from people who play real sports like tennis and basketball
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:36 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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It’s taking away from people who play real sports like tennis and basketball
If people that played "real sports" used the facilities they would not be converted to Pickleball courts.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:37 am to hambone35
Yep.
And I'd bet that some of the baws making fun of it because it's not physically demanding are the same ones playing in a softball beer league. Yeah, THERE'S a real high intensity cardio workout for ya
I've lost weight, gained muscle mass, and my reflexes are a lot more honed than before I started playing.
It's not tennis level cardio, but it's no walk in the park either.
If you play and don't find it challenging, play against better players.
And here's my favorite pro pickleball hottie:
I'd take her in bloomers any day.
And I'd bet that some of the baws making fun of it because it's not physically demanding are the same ones playing in a softball beer league. Yeah, THERE'S a real high intensity cardio workout for ya
I've lost weight, gained muscle mass, and my reflexes are a lot more honed than before I started playing.
It's not tennis level cardio, but it's no walk in the park either.
If you play and don't find it challenging, play against better players.
And here's my favorite pro pickleball hottie:
I'd take her in bloomers any day.
This post was edited on 6/6/23 at 7:40 am
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:38 am to Ross
Racquetball was huge back in the day
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:41 am to TygerTyger
She’s got a hold on that black ace.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:42 am to La Place Mike
quote:that is simply not accurate
people that played "real sports" used the facilities they would not be converted to Pickleball courts.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:47 am to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
It’s taking away from people who play real sports like tennis and basketball
Tennis courts are empty and people are waiting around to get on pickleball courts.
The sports can coexist though.
This post was edited on 6/6/23 at 7:48 am
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:48 am to Ross
I play it regularly at 64. Even in doubles you can get a good workout if you play it competitively. Takes some real strategy also. Easy to learn but hard to master the advanced shots because everything moves fast. Fast reaction times and good eye hand coordination is needed.
Very good sport for older people and the social aspect is good for most people who stay indoors too much.
Very good sport for older people and the social aspect is good for most people who stay indoors too much.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:50 am to TygerTyger
quote:
I started playing back in October of last year. I was hooked from the start.
I now play 6 days a week or more and have even been in a couple of tournaments.
It’s a great game with a stupid name LOL.
if you play around BR odds are good I know you
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