Hello Pickelball Channel! I am from the Philippines. Pickleball here is just growing crazily all over the country. I would like to ask your permission to use this exact video as a reference in our school-based Pickleball program, we are called Lyceum of the Philippines-Cavite Pickleball Club. We included Pickleball in our school curriculum which is why hearing words and the story behind from the pioneers and the developer himself will be a great inspiration and motivation to our students. Thank you. :)
Let me say first that I've played tennis for years. I was introduced to pickleball a couple years ago, playing it just a couple times and getting away from it for whatever reasons. I recently started playing again and i really enjoy the game. I've seen many comments from tennis people bashing the game, saying it's for unathletic people. That's not fair- I'm still athletic, playing other sports and love pickleball. It's great for older folks and those with injuries. I'm hoping it sticks around and keeps people active. Btw, this is a great origin story.
I loved the story behind the game. I became addicted to the game at age 71 which was in March of this year. I told my wife I never thought I would be this active and having such a great time as I am playing Pickleball 3 days a week and table tennis 3 days a week. Thank you Barney from the bottom of my heart.
It’s been 36 hours since I learned of the existence of this sport. And now my TH-cam landing page is all about this sport. I feel like I have been living in a hole.
I lived in Seattle for 25 years and I've been to Bainbridge island many times but didn't know about the game until recently. I heard a retired friend mentioned it close to 20 years ago but had no idea what it looks like. This is American ingenuity for sure.
As someone who just discovered Pickleball...it is great to hear this story. We put a court in our driveway and we play every evening when we are all home. So much fun. Thanks for sharing this wonderful game with the world!
We were so fortunate to be able to interview Barney and others before they passed away. So glad everyone will keep on playing based on their ingenuity!
Great video and story. My wife and I discovered Pickleball through my sister 2 yrs. ago. I had played tennis and racquetball for years and quickly fell in love. I thought it had to be new as I'd never heard of it. I was shocked to know it had been around for so long but only really exploded in the last 10 yrs or so. It would really be nice to see a follow-up video of the progression of the popularity over the years and how it exploded only recently.
How fortunate Jennifer and I were able to stay on Bainbridge Island, meet all the pioneers and their families, and then write a book on the history of pickleball. Every time I watch this wonderful video, how thankful I am to have been able to personally know Barney, David, and their families. They're the best!!!
Love playing Pickleball. It’s helped me loose 25 pounds naturally over the past year and a half without trying. Thank you for coming up with the game! ❤
Thanks for this sport..I don’t know what I’d do without it. Played tennis and squash for 1/2 a century. Now in my 70th year, two knee replacements, and slower reflexes, this couldn’t have come at a better time. Again thanks.
What an awesome story! I grew up in the Seattle area. My game was tennis back in the 70's 80's and 90's, though I did try pickleball a few times, playing on my brother-in-law's home court around 1979. Nobody really knew what they were doing and, as a tennis player, I found it a bit boring. Fast forward to present, when I no longer play tennis due to various injuries. I discovered pickleball...again. They say we get addicted to pickleball. It's true! I play 4 days a week, enter tournaments, and absolutely love it. Thanks Barney for creating such a life-enhancing sport that is perfect for all ages! :)
How could you create such a high quality, well-produced video on the origins of Pickleball and not tell us where the name came from? Serious, glaring omission guys.
@@PickleballChannel Didn't you add an updated video that explains the dog did not exist in 1965 and how JoAnne P. actually came up with the name, from pickle boat in crew??
I play here in Canada. It's such a fun game. I've played all raquet sports in my life and now at 58 years old Pickleball is the raquet sport for me. Both my husband and I go and play in clubs. We both enjoy it very much. We can't get enough.
Thanks for sharing this story, I've come back 3 times now to watch it. My dad was obsessed with this game after trying it whilst holidaying in canada and since his return we've been playing on the regular in Wales,UK. We used mini tennis nets on a badminton court and we've now got a nice group of us meeting twice a week, sometimes needing 2 courts. We're at the very beginnings of developing a club and look forward to meeting and playing others. There are 2/3 more clubs in our area right now, it'll be great to watch this amazing game start to grow over here. Thanks everyone!
I am so thankful for this video! I teach middle school physical education, and Pickleball is among my favorite activities! I share this video with every class I teach every year. HOw blessed are we to actually hear directly from the original pickleball players themselves. RIP, Barney. Thank you!
Wonderful! I learned about pickleball at just about the time covid hit, last year... In July, I convinced my husband to try it.... the rest is history for us. He was a racquet ball player for years, but has transferred over to pickleball. We can't get enough. He layed out a short court in his shop and we play 5 nights a week...Practicing different skills.. Living in idaho, we can't wait for the snow to go away!
Love these stories about how games develop. Similarly boredom being the mother of invention for my brothers and I during the hot UK summer of 76. A local pub dumping the empties at a quiet car park, some creative lads and then behold the non stop fun and peril of bottle breaking was born! You held the neck of your bottle and the opponent endeavoured to demolish yours in one blow. If they failed it was your turn. If the base broke off and enough length was left then another strike was given. If you pulled away a helpful brother would hold your hand on the neck for the opponent to strike. Great days! and boy did we search for the thicker bottles of whisky back then. Shame it never really caught on. But many a long day ended standing proudly atop a pile of glass of myriad shades.
A new pickleball aficionado sent me this video. Little did I realize what trendsetters my parents were - they put in a pickleball court in our home in Saratoga California in 1976....must have had friends from Seattle! We had many years of annual pickleball parties and we all loved playing. Hope the new homeowners treasure it as much! Thanks Barney!
Thank you for this game, it was one of the best memories of my childhood. We loved playing a version we created as tennis playing pickleball rebels on an old outdoor badminton court at Four Winds Westward Ho camp on Orcas Island in the 90's.
I taught Pickleball in high school PE classes, using wooden paddles with Whiffle balls, playing on a shortened tennis courts. It was the most favored sport played during the school year. Students had to learn the history and I still share the story. Joe Pritchard and Bill Bell created the game in 1965. It was fun, fast, and for the family. The game was called Pickle’s ball because the family dog kept stealing the ball. As the game progressed, the game was called Pickleball. GREAT video! Thanks :)
Love this backstory. God bless you sir for your creativity and spirit. I am addicted to this sport. I would be honored to have my paddle autographed by this man and I’m not an autograph seeker. Eternally grateful.
I can’t thank you enough,Pickleball has changed my life for the better so much I can’t even tell you how much it means to me.BUT,I can’t wait till the next time I have the privilege to play again.I am only 74 now but I actually feel better than ever.Thanks to you, many people feel younger again with so much joy and energy!God bless you for inventing this wonderful game called PICKLEBALL !!!!!!!!!!!
I wouldn't be the player I am today, had it not been for the Pickleball segment that was introduced in my Seattle area middle school PE class (mid 80's). I was hooked. Even in the late 80's, there still weren't that many places to play. Fortunately for me, there were two families that had courts in their back yards. Where this sport is now is mind-boggling.
You know for me, coming from a sports minded background/family/friends, I can easily connect with this story. Its very inspiring p, to say the least. My Dad had single handedly been responsible for the construction of and indoor (4 court) facility for competitive Badminton back in the early 60s. Sometime before the advent of this very inspiring story. As a competitive Badminton player myself, I refer to outdoor (picnic, camping and backyard) Badminton as goodminton! The real sport is not out there in the elements, because that defies any rationale. Yet when I see these folks actually made Pickleball first and how it's exploded in popularity, brings me to tears since I can connect with it on a personal label/experience in so many ways. That's all! Cheers!
Hey badmiyagi, who are you? I must know you, as I've been playing badminton all my life, and tournaments for 50 years, won 321 National, World and International titles until I retired last year at 89. But, at 90, I'm still playing Pickleball tournaments, including the Nationals. I started 40 years ago, and still love it. What a game! Joyce Jones.
Started playing at age 70 five years ago. Intro'd the game 1 1\2 yes. ago at the Oswego I'll. Senior Center. We get over 20 players (60+) 3 days a week.
I looked up for the origin of the games name , and in an interview with a reporter, Joe Prichard mentioned that "Tenny Pong" could have been another name for this sport. No matter the origin, it has really become an enjoyable sport for those that play. (Cheers)
I too have played squash for45 years and stated pickleball two months ago. Love it. In our small 60 k city we now have over 600 club members paying dues and playing regularly in church halls, local school gyms and rec centers . The city has converted low use tennis courts into a nice outdoor facility with 12 courts that are free play . The arrangements made with indoor facilities for hall rentals keeps the indoor session cost at$3 per two hour session. Need more halls. We are in St Albert, which is a suburb of Edmonton, so need good exercise in long winters. Half of club membersbspend time in winter in Arizona or California where they play more.
The movie telling the story behind Pickelball is a teasure. Thanks for all the effort in producing a nicely done documentary. At 80 yrs old I just played my first pickelball game yesterday. I was just fun! As a kid I played tennis and later played table tennis which i thoroughly enjoyed. But pickelball is probably also addictive. We played on a gym floor, so the feel of the paddle and ball took a little getting used to. Will have to give it a go...as they say. Now to select a paddle??? Plywood, cardboard, plastic, aluminuim, titanium?
Thank you for this video. I play 5 days a week here in Tennessee and have been addicted to this sport since it was introduced in our 55+ community nearly 8 years ago. I will share this with our Pickleball Club of over 90 members!
Love the story. Love the game! But they didn't mention how they came up with the name "Pickleball" . I've heard different stories about being named after a dog?
I don’t play sports, but I did play some tennis growing up and have always wanted to start playing again and just haven’t got around to it. My youngest son went to the park with my mom a few months ago and came back in love with the game Pickle Ball. Two days ago we went the park with a pickle ball set that TMobile was giving away free and practiced a little. Some ppl were nice enough to help us out a little. It was fun! We are going back to the courts today 😀
May I kinldy ask permission to use the exact video for my presentation. The history is very helpful because it will help my audience to fully understand the game pickleball. Thank you so much.
My name is Arun and I don’t believe our paths have crossed dear. Been playing it for decades myself and heard of you though. Obviously you’ve done it right and reached that ripe, respected age and still playing, wow! Badminton has been and will always be a passion, although I’m playing more PB now and loving it. Good on ya lady, keep on pickling and maybe I’ll get to see you sometime. I wanna shake your hand friend. ‘I wanna hold your 🖐 hand, haaaand!’ Be well, I appreciate your enthusiasm and for reaching out to me. Take special care of yourself during these testy times. Cheers! 😉👍
In the 70’s someone brought Pickleball to BC’s Sunshine Coast. My family sold sports gear and we had to bring in the whiffle balls because someone set up a cul-d-sac in our town called Pickleball Crt which is still there. They’d set up lines and a net that came out every summer. Had to be an early part of the history too!
My swim club had pickleball courts, but the players used racquetball racquets instead of wood paddles. I've never played with the wood paddles, but the spirit of the game was just the same. I still get a kick out of the name.
I am new Pickleball player living in Seattle. I hope that you can introduce this sport into China and millions people can play there too. I may come by to visit you sometimes because I love this game so much.
This amazing game is perfect for my very active life. I can't believe it took me this long to get after it. And at 70 the PickleBall nutrition plan has really helped my overall health and life!
Looking to build a court in my back garden. I’ve read that the standard size court is 20 x 44 feet. But with boundary it’s 34 x 64 I’ve also read someone creating a smaller one. Smaller 16 x 26 Any thoughts on whether the smaller Size is any good?
My old tennis coach Dave Lester was world champion back in the early 1980’s, is that correct? A while back another tennis buddy of mine Billy Jacobsen was the #1-ranked player too I believe. Lately my tennis doubles rival Tyson McGuffin is good I hear.
OK OK I may become a convert, especially seeing canes being used. Just wondering at 100 F do you wear old NASCAR cool suits or play early mornings and nights ? How about Sumo suits filled with ice and cool water ? (Let the image set in) It would be a site to see. Just wondering ? P n D
We have a school wide pickle ball tournament for 1-6th graders. It is called the Pickle Bowl and we have over 150 boys and girls participating. The students love it! The intensity of the competition and the level of play is astounding. Check out our school newspaper website: www.justprintit.net We would love to interview you!
I was a terrific tennis player and even better table tennis player. My younger brother is one of the best pickleball players in the area that we live. Although I’ve never played I know I can beat him. I feel that I’m the best pickleball player who has not yet played. Time will tell! lol. Btw I’m now a very fit and athletic 65. He’s 63. I will have a defibulator at the court!
Hello Pickelball Channel! I am from the Philippines. Pickleball here is just growing crazily all over the country. I would like to ask your permission to use this exact video as a reference in our school-based Pickleball program, we are called Lyceum of the Philippines-Cavite Pickleball Club. We included Pickleball in our school curriculum which is why hearing words and the story behind from the pioneers and the developer himself will be a great inspiration and motivation to our students. Thank you. :)
Let me say first that I've played tennis for years. I was introduced to pickleball a couple years ago, playing it just a couple times and getting away from it for whatever reasons. I recently started playing again and i really enjoy the game. I've seen many comments from tennis people bashing the game, saying it's for unathletic people. That's not fair- I'm still athletic, playing other sports and love pickleball. It's great for older folks and those with injuries. I'm hoping it sticks around and keeps people active. Btw, this is a great origin story.
It will be in the Olympics! 😊
I loved the story behind the game. I became addicted to the game at age 71 which was in March of this year. I told my wife I never thought I would be this active and having such a great time as I am playing Pickleball 3 days a week and table tennis 3 days a week. Thank you Barney from the bottom of my heart.
+Richard Johnson that's awesome! Glad you are having such a good time. Thanks for watching and Keep On Playing!
That is awesome. Great exercise. Super important.
Better exercise than golf lol.
Still playing?
It’s been 36 hours since I learned of the existence of this sport. And now my TH-cam landing page is all about this sport. I feel like I have been living in a hole.
Welcome to pickleball @Tommah1000!
I lived in Seattle for 25 years and I've been to Bainbridge island many times but didn't know about the game until recently. I heard a retired friend mentioned it close to 20 years ago but had no idea what it looks like. This is American ingenuity for sure.
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@@PickleballChannel its crap
@@MarkSmith-er7fe It's not for everyone, but we like it.
A true legend this man is. He made one of the most fun addicting sports game ever created. Thank you sir 🙏🏻
As someone who just discovered Pickleball...it is great to hear this story. We put a court in our driveway and we play every evening when we are all home. So much fun. Thanks for sharing this wonderful game with the world!
We were so fortunate to be able to interview Barney and others before they passed away. So glad everyone will keep on playing based on their ingenuity!
Great American ingenuity.
@@jglee6721 Pickleball should be banned, it's so retarded. Only in the US could such a retard game be invented.
Great video and story. My wife and I discovered Pickleball through my sister 2 yrs. ago. I had played tennis and racquetball for years and quickly fell in love. I thought it had to be new as I'd never heard of it. I was shocked to know it had been around for so long but only really exploded in the last 10 yrs or so. It would really be nice to see a follow-up video of the progression of the popularity over the years and how it exploded only recently.
How fortunate Jennifer and I were able to stay on Bainbridge Island, meet all the pioneers and their families, and then write a book on the history of pickleball. Every time I watch this wonderful video, how thankful I am to have been able to personally know Barney, David, and their families. They're the best!!!
How did the name come about?
What about the origin of the name? I’ve heard a couple of theories but I don’t think they covered it in the video unless I missed it…?
Love playing Pickleball. It’s helped me loose 25 pounds naturally over the past year and a half without trying. Thank you for coming up with the game! ❤
This is awesome! So glad you are loving the game!
The first time I saw people playing pickleball I thought it was a dumb game. Now I am addicted. Pickleball adds too much fun into my day.
That is a common story and we love to hear it!
Thanks for this sport..I don’t know what I’d do without it. Played tennis and squash for 1/2 a century. Now in my 70th year, two knee replacements, and slower reflexes, this couldn’t have come at a better time. Again thanks.
PB is still hard on the body but we won’t stop until a train runs over us 😂
@@sunsioux444 amen
Yes sir you are a very lucky man to find the great sport of P.B.
It's 2022 and I am in my 70th year with 2 new knees and slower reflexes . Can't get enough pickleball
Keep it up sir!
What an awesome story! I grew up in the Seattle area. My game was tennis back in the 70's 80's and 90's, though I did try pickleball a few times, playing on my brother-in-law's home court around 1979. Nobody really knew what they were doing and, as a tennis player, I found it a bit boring. Fast forward to present, when I no longer play tennis due to various injuries. I discovered pickleball...again. They say we get addicted to pickleball. It's true! I play 4 days a week, enter tournaments, and absolutely love it. Thanks Barney for creating such a life-enhancing sport that is perfect for all ages! :)
How could you create such a high quality, well-produced video on the origins of Pickleball and not tell us where the name came from? Serious, glaring omission guys.
The name of the game is so interesting that we had to make it its own video. Watch here: th-cam.com/video/WtJN8CV0t7U/w-d-xo.html
Perfectly understandable editorial decision, you mean?
@@PickleballChannel Didn't you add an updated video that explains the dog did not exist in 1965 and how JoAnne P. actually came up with the name, from pickle boat in crew??
I play here in Canada. It's such a fun game. I've played all raquet sports in my life and now at 58 years old Pickleball is the raquet sport for me. Both my husband and I go and play in clubs. We both enjoy it very much. We can't get enough.
I lost 4 lbs first week playing and it’s helped my adhd SOMUCH! Yay!!!
I just learned the game a couple months ago now and I am absolutely hooked. Obsessed even. This game is amazing.
Thanks for sharing this story, I've come back 3 times now to watch it. My dad was obsessed with this game after trying it whilst holidaying in canada and since his return we've been playing on the regular in Wales,UK. We used mini tennis nets on a badminton court and we've now got a nice group of us meeting twice a week, sometimes needing 2 courts. We're at the very beginnings of developing a club and look forward to meeting and playing others. There are 2/3 more clubs in our area right now, it'll be great to watch this amazing game start to grow over here. Thanks everyone!
Where in Wales?
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I am so thankful for this video! I teach middle school physical education, and Pickleball is among my favorite activities! I share this video with every class I teach every year. HOw blessed are we to actually hear directly from the original pickleball players themselves. RIP, Barney. Thank you!
Wonderful! I learned about pickleball at just about the time covid hit, last year... In July, I convinced my husband to try it.... the rest is history for us. He was a racquet ball player for years, but has transferred over to pickleball. We can't get enough. He layed out a short court in his shop and we play 5 nights a week...Practicing different skills.. Living in idaho, we can't wait for the snow to go away!
Love these stories about how games develop. Similarly boredom being the mother of invention for my brothers and I during the hot UK summer of 76. A local pub dumping the empties at a quiet car park, some creative lads and then behold the non stop fun and peril of bottle breaking was born! You held the neck of your bottle and the opponent endeavoured to demolish yours in one blow. If they failed it was your turn. If the base broke off and enough length was left then another strike was given. If you pulled away a helpful brother would hold your hand on the neck for the opponent to strike. Great days! and boy did we search for the thicker bottles of whisky back then. Shame it never really caught on. But many a long day ended standing proudly atop a pile of glass of myriad shades.
You needed to give the game a catchy name like Smashbottle or Bloodybottlehandpickle.
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Thank you for starting this wonderful game. We love it in Canada too.
Yes, we do.
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A new pickleball aficionado sent me this video. Little did I realize what trendsetters my parents were - they put in a pickleball court in our home in Saratoga California in 1976....must have had friends from Seattle! We had many years of annual pickleball parties and we all loved playing. Hope the new homeowners treasure it as much! Thanks Barney!
Is that in Saratoga or Monte Sereno?
Thank you for this game, it was one of the best memories of my childhood. We loved playing a version we created as tennis playing pickleball rebels on an old outdoor badminton court at Four Winds Westward Ho camp on Orcas Island in the 90's.
I taught Pickleball in high school PE classes, using wooden paddles with Whiffle balls, playing on a shortened tennis courts. It was the most favored sport played during the school year. Students had to learn the history and I still share the story. Joe Pritchard and Bill Bell created the game in 1965. It was fun, fast, and for the family. The game was called Pickle’s ball because the family dog kept stealing the ball. As the game progressed, the game was called Pickleball. GREAT video! Thanks :)
Thanks for creating this video. It's important to remember the game's roots especially as it increases in popularity.
Love this backstory. God bless you sir for your creativity and spirit. I am addicted to this sport. I would be honored to have my paddle autographed by this man and I’m not an autograph seeker. Eternally grateful.
Love PB! Been playing since March and I’m hooked!
I can’t thank you enough,Pickleball has changed my life for the better so much I can’t even tell you how much it means to me.BUT,I can’t wait till the next time I have the privilege to play again.I am only 74 now but I actually feel better than ever.Thanks to you, many people feel younger again with so much joy and energy!God bless you for inventing this wonderful game called PICKLEBALL !!!!!!!!!!!
We are so glad the three dads invented the game!
I wouldn't be the player I am today, had it not been for the Pickleball segment that was introduced in my Seattle area middle school PE class (mid 80's). I was hooked. Even in the late 80's, there still weren't that many places to play. Fortunately for me, there were two families that had courts in their back yards. Where this sport is now is mind-boggling.
You know for me, coming from a sports minded background/family/friends, I can easily connect with this story. Its very inspiring p, to say the least. My Dad had single handedly been responsible for the construction of and indoor (4 court) facility for competitive Badminton back in the early 60s. Sometime before the advent of this very inspiring story. As a competitive Badminton player myself, I refer to outdoor (picnic, camping and backyard) Badminton as goodminton! The real sport is not out there in the elements, because that defies any rationale. Yet when I see these folks actually made Pickleball first and how it's exploded in popularity, brings me to tears since I can connect with it on a personal label/experience in so many ways. That's all! Cheers!
Hey badmiyagi, who are you? I must know you, as I've been playing badminton all my life, and tournaments for 50 years, won 321 National, World and International titles until I retired last year at 89. But, at 90, I'm still playing Pickleball tournaments, including the Nationals. I started 40 years ago, and still love it. What a game! Joyce Jones.
Started playing at age 70 five years ago. Intro'd the game 1 1\2 yes. ago at the Oswego I'll. Senior Center. We get over 20 players (60+) 3 days a week.
That’s awesome
This was so helpful thank you
Thanks!!
I looked up for the origin of the games name , and in an interview with a reporter, Joe Prichard mentioned that "Tenny Pong" could have been another name for this sport. No matter the origin, it has really become an enjoyable sport for those that play. (Cheers)
I just got introduced to this game and I love it!
great story luved it ..great sport ..I tried it once ..I now travel with net balls and paddles every where
That's awesome!
Thank you 🙏 to all forever God Bless
Thank you for sharing the whole story . I heard the name pickles came from a dog . Is this correct?
Such a wholesome beginning
As cute as the story is, what blows my mind is that an "envalope salesman" could afford that kind of house location back in the day
Thanks for this great video - am going to send the link to all my pickleball colleagues, who will enjoy it as much as I did I'm sure.
I too have played squash for45 years and stated pickleball two months ago. Love it. In our small 60 k city we now have over 600 club members paying dues and playing regularly in church halls, local school gyms and rec centers . The city has converted low use tennis courts into a nice outdoor facility with 12 courts that are free play .
The arrangements made with indoor facilities for hall rentals keeps the indoor session cost at$3 per two hour session. Need more halls.
We are in St Albert, which is a suburb of Edmonton, so need good exercise in long winters. Half of club membersbspend time in winter in Arizona or California where they play more.
The movie telling the story behind Pickelball is a teasure. Thanks for all the effort in producing a nicely done documentary. At 80 yrs old I just played my first pickelball game yesterday. I was just fun! As a kid I played tennis and later played table tennis which i thoroughly enjoyed. But pickelball is probably also addictive. We played on a gym floor, so the feel of the paddle and ball took a little getting used to. Will have to give it a go...as they say. Now to select a paddle??? Plywood, cardboard, plastic,
aluminuim, titanium?
what a great story! I can't wait to get into the sport!!
You should!
Thank you for this video. I play 5 days a week here in Tennessee and have been addicted to this sport since it was introduced in our 55+ community nearly 8 years ago. I will share this with our Pickleball Club of over 90 members!
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Thanks for this game. I love playing Pickleball.
We love it too. Glad you enjoy it!
What an amazing and purely joyful story !
Great Story!!!!! Thank you gentlemen!!!
What a wonderful story!
Love the story. Love the game!
But they didn't mention how they came up with the name "Pickleball" .
I've heard different stories about being named after a dog?
It's true named after the founder's dog pickle's
Wonderful game
I don’t play sports, but I did play some tennis growing up and have always wanted to start playing again and just haven’t got around to it. My youngest son went to the park with my mom a few months ago and came back in love with the game Pickle Ball. Two days ago we went the park with a pickle ball set that TMobile was giving away free and practiced a little. Some ppl were nice enough to help us out a little. It was fun! We are going back to the courts today 😀
We love this story. This is the story of pickleball. Welcome to the world of pickleball!
thank you Barney.
Love pickleball, it's so addicting
Totally.
Love this game!
Love this !
Love 💘 pickleball !
May I kinldy ask permission to use the exact video for my presentation. The history is very helpful because it will help my audience to fully understand the game pickleball. Thank you so much.
My name is Arun and I don’t believe our paths have crossed dear. Been playing it for decades myself and heard of you though. Obviously you’ve done it right and reached that ripe, respected age and still playing, wow! Badminton has been and will always be a passion, although I’m playing more PB now and loving it.
Good on ya lady, keep on pickling and maybe I’ll get to see you sometime. I wanna shake your hand friend.
‘I wanna hold your 🖐 hand, haaaand!’ Be well, I appreciate your enthusiasm and for reaching out to me.
Take special care of yourself during these testy times. Cheers! 😉👍
What about the origin of the name? I’ve heard a couple of theories but I don’t think they covered it in the video unless I missed it…?
We thought it needed its own video. Watch here ➡️ th-cam.com/video/WtJN8CV0t7U/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
In the 70’s someone brought Pickleball to BC’s Sunshine Coast. My family sold sports gear and we had to bring in the whiffle balls because someone set up a cul-d-sac in our town called Pickleball Crt which is still there. They’d set up lines and a net that came out every summer. Had to be an early part of the history too!
Great vid thanks so much!
11:59 how old is this original champion pickle ball paddle? Both blue and white one.
This game is great and fun exercise
Great video, fellas! All pickleballers should watch it so they know how the sport they love came to be.
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I heard a jock once say he hated Pickleball because it’s a sport where a common nerd could beat the brakes off an athelete
True!
Thank You!
You're welcome!
I love this very healthy addicting sport! I wish they would explain how the game got its name. I have heard several stories about it.
I agree. They should have explained the name origin. But it was a great video, nevertheless.
My swim club had pickleball courts, but the players used racquetball racquets instead of wood paddles. I've never played with the wood paddles, but the spirit of the game was just the same. I still get a kick out of the name.
Thanks Barney and gang! We LOVE the game and everyone I introduce to it is addicted!
I am new Pickleball player living in Seattle. I hope that you can introduce this sport into China and millions people can play there too. I may come by to visit you sometimes because I love this game so much.
This video was 9 yrs ago??? I only learned about PB last year… 😬😬😬
And the sport was invented in 1965 - next year it will be 60 years old!
I'm in it forever tooooo! I play 3 times a week! If I could I would play it everyday BUT got to rest and work!
I'm launching a pickleball magazine. How do I get a hold of these guys?
Great idea 💡How's your idea working so far. Have you gotten good feedback so far.
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I just started playing pickle ball recently, I still have a question as to how you got the name ‘ pickle ball’ and how you got the name kitchen?
Welcome Lynn! You can watch our other video about how the game got its name here: www.pickleballchannel.com/name-of-game.
This amazing game is perfect for my very active life. I can't believe it took me this long to get after it. And at 70 the PickleBall nutrition plan has really helped my overall health and life!
Looking to build a court in my back garden. I’ve read that the standard size court is
20 x 44 feet. But with boundary it’s
34 x 64
I’ve also read someone creating a smaller one.
Smaller 16 x 26
Any thoughts on whether the smaller
Size is any good?
Look your going to get the pickle ball bug how many tennis player's you hear talk about small court's never ever in the history of tennis.
My dad's name is Bill Bell. Guess I was destined to get involved with this sport.
Absolutely!
Hello from Venezuela.
This should be 1 million , and i didnt know pkckle ball exist since 60 wow ananzung inusut started playing pickle ball 4 weeks
Welcome to the craze that started almost 60 years ago!
Issue #4 is out. Great response from readers. On the other hand advertisers from the manufactures is slow coming.
Pickleball will end up in the Olympics. Mark my words.
Yes and it will have an impact on the nation's health as tennis never could.
100%!
My old tennis coach Dave Lester was world champion back in the early 1980’s, is that correct? A while back another tennis buddy of mine Billy Jacobsen was the #1-ranked player too I believe. Lately my tennis doubles rival Tyson McGuffin is good I hear.
Why didn't they say how the game got its name?
We thought that was such an interesting story that we made it its own video. Watch here: th-cam.com/video/WtJN8CV0t7U/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
@@PickleballChannel Cool, thanks!
so this is why it has the same dimension as the badminton court ... Good story!
Glad you enjoyed it. Was wonderful being there and seeing where it all began.
how about players' elbows? does this piece of firewood absorb anything?
OK OK I may become a convert, especially seeing canes being used. Just wondering at 100 F do you wear old NASCAR cool suits or play early mornings and nights ? How about Sumo suits filled with ice and cool water ? (Let the image set in) It would be a site to see. Just wondering ? P n D
I live on bainbridge and have all my life and it’s cool to say I’m from the place pickle ball was made
That beat in the background is not fun
One day this is going to be an Olympic sport and this man will live on forever
Thanks for sharing. He truly was a very special man and we are so thankful for him.
Fascinating.
I was so inspired by how this game came about, going for the first time tonight!
how'd you like it?
thank to your invention, now pickleball is so popular in Viet Nam , everyone play !
Apparently Pickleball was named for the family dog, Pickles. Why is there no mention of Pickles in this historical video?
Hey DP. There's a whole video from Pickleball Channel on the name.
www.pickleballchannel.com/name-of-game
This is Important got me here
We have a school wide pickle ball tournament for 1-6th graders. It is called the Pickle Bowl and we have over 150 boys and girls participating. The students love it! The intensity of the competition and the level of play is astounding. Check out our school newspaper website: www.justprintit.net We would love to interview you!
im just here for a pickleball paper for school, but hey if ur from bmms i guess
I was a terrific tennis player and even better table tennis player. My younger brother is one of the best pickleball players in the area that we live. Although I’ve never played I know I can beat him. I feel that I’m the best pickleball player who has not yet played. Time will tell! lol. Btw I’m now a very fit and athletic 65. He’s 63. I will have a defibulator at the court!
How did it gets it name
Trick question, it didn’t.
The 80s had aerobics. The 2020s has pickleball.
This game was first started in South America
I'm addicted.
Great story
+Linda Spinosa How do you both have the same last name?
My y has been doing pickleball for 10 years at least