When the pickleball trend started I was a bit of a naysayer. My kids wanted to try it though so recently we bought a set of paddles and balls. Fortunately, we have a couple pickleball courts within walking distance. They were added to the local tennis courts last summer.

My son had a friend over last night so I thought what better time to try it out. So, my son, his friend, myself and my daughter ventured off to the park. We only had two paddles so the boys got to play first and I hung out with my daughter in the playground. After the boys finished their game, I let my daughter try and we tapped the ball back and forth as best we could. She missed most of them or swung wildly and propelled the ball into the next court but she had fun. Before we left I played a bit with my son and then his friend as I wanted a bit stiffer competition than a 5 year old.

I am not jumping on the pickleball bandwagon. I would still rather play tennis but I enjoyed it. Once you get over the fact it feels like you are playing ping pong for giants it can be a lot of fun.

The kids really enjoyed it too and I don't recall them enjoying tennis as much the few times we have played. I think pickleball is easier for kids to just pick up and play.

Have other stackers tried pickleball yet?

Sats for all, GR