Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Pickleball: India's Fastest Growing Paddle Sport
Pickleball is a fun paddle sport that mixes tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
It was created in 1965 by three friends and has grown into a popular sport.
In India, it started in 2006 and is now played by many people.
The game is played on a court the size of a doubles badminton court, with a low net.
Players use paddles to hit a lightweight plastic ball over the net.
The rules include an underhand serve, a two-bounce rule, and a non-volley zone near the net.
Games are played to 11 points, and the serving team can score points.
It's a great sport for all ages and skill levels.
Pickleball is a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
It was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum.
In India, pickleball was introduced in 2006 by Sunil Valavalkar.
The game is played on a court the size of a doubles badminton court with a low net.
Key rules include underhand serves, a two-bounce rule, and a non-volley zone near the net.
- Who
- Players of all ages and skill levels
- What
- A paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis
- When
- Originated in 1965, introduced in India in 2006
- Where
- Played on a court the size of a doubles badminton court
- Why
- Gaining popularity as a recreational and professional sport
- Origin
- 1965, USA
- Founders
- Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, Barney McCallum
- Court Size
- 20 ft by 44 ft (same as doubles badminton)
- Net Height
- Slightly lower than tennis net
- Ball
- Lightweight, perforated hollow plastic
- Paddles
- Smooth-faced
- Scoring
- First to 11 points, win by 2
- Non-Volley Zone
- 7 feet from net on both sides