Pickleball is a fun sport. It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. It’s a mix of Ping-Pong, tennis and badminton. The ball moves slower than it does in tennis, so it is easier to hit. Pickleball is easy to learn and great for people of all ages. You just play it with a special paddle and a plastic ball. You can play outside or inside. For all these reasons, many people enjoy playing this sport.

Find It

When did Zach play pickleball for the first time?

Conversation A

(in the studio)

Zach:   Do you know about pickleball?

Ivy:     Of course! Everyone’s talking about it now.

Zach:   I know! I tried it for the first time last weekend.

Ivy:     Oh, nice! What’s it like?

Zach:   It’s a mix of Ping-Pong, tennis and badminton.

Ivy:     You play it with a big paddle, right?

Zach:   Right. And you hit a plastic ball with it. It’s an easy sport to learn.

Conversation B

Ivy:     Where did you play?

Zach:   I played in a gym. You can play pickleball outside or inside.

Ivy:     That’s convenient.

Zach:    I know! The ball moves slower than a tennis ball, so it’s easier to hit.

Ivy:     I want to try it! It sounds like my kind of sport.

Zach:   Let’s play this weekend. I’ll teach you.

Ivy:     You’re on! But get ready to lose. I’m a fast learner!

Quiz

( T / F ) Pickleball is harder than tennis.