It was thought to be named after a dog called Pickles, but that's not true.
lifestyle Everyone's Playing Pickleball But Have You Ever Wondered How It Got Its Quirky Name? It was thought to be named after a dog called Pickles, but that's not true. Cover image via SAYS & Gen Re Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.Tennis players are joining in, badminton enthusiasts are catching on, and even ping pong players are making the switch.
Image via Pickleball Channel As they played, they created rules that combined elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, leading to the birth of a brand-new game that we now know as pickleball The USA Pickleball Association was founded in 2005, further promoting the sport across the US and internationally.One popular story says the name "pickleball" comes from Pickles, the dog of co-founder Joel Pritchard.
Their son, Frank Pritchard, further explained in an interview with Mental Floss that since the game was "a little bit of this and a little of that," pickleball seemed like a fitting name. Read the full story What's The Orange Dot On Top Of Your Siew Mai? Sadly, It's Probably Not Roe Sorry to burst your bubble.
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