Pickleball--it is certainly "the" rage for geezers right now. But, I found out something the other day, youngsters are playing it too. My friend said her granddaughter was on her high school Pickleball team. The game is spreading out to other age demographics and that must be a sign that the game is catching on. I wonder when the Olympics will recognize Pickleball as a "game."
As someone who suffers from lack of coordination, the lure of the Pickleball court does not call me. But, I'm definitely in the minority. Every morning, the parking lot at our local Pickleball court fills up with golf carts, electric bicycles, regular bicycles and even a few cars. Some folks even walk to the Pickleball courts. They come with paddle and pickleball, ready to compete. They play everyday, but not in the rain. They arrive at 8 and stay till noon. It must be fun, as a lot of folks are doing it. Also, our local courts are expanding--soon 8 more will be added to the playing field. That's a lot of Pickleball games for us geezers. Last month, there was even a Pickleball Tournament that brought in people from all over the western US. The game is popular.
My Pickleball friends, claim it's a lot of fun, is filled with lots of good exercise, and you don't even have to play well to enjoy the game because the ball is slow...in addition, it's a fun way to meet folks. I understand the last part of that reason, but the others, are not something I can do. For me, a slow ball is just as easy to miss as a fast ball. But, I digress, I'm not an athlete.
If you see a group of geezers playing a game with a holey ball, paddle and net, you are watching Pickleball in action. It might be a lot of fun, but alas it's not for me. My sports are travel, walking and sitting in a hot tub. What are you good at? Find your geezer sport and enjoy it. I've found mine! Remember, we're all in this together.
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