Pickleball Player Blaine Hovenier Goes Viral for Team Camaraderie

Blaine Hovenier, a pickleball player, got a lot of attention online after playfully slapping his teammates' butts.

He says this is his way of cheering on his team and helping them feel close.

It happened during a game where his team, SoCal, won.

Hovenier is a very energetic player, always talking and encouraging himself and his teammates.

He says it helps him play better because it keeps him focused on the game.