TEMPE – At recreation centers across the world, the sound is unmistakable —– it’s the sharp pop of plastic ball meets paddle. What was once a quiet hobby for a few is now filling courts.
Even at the high school level.
What started as a friendly competition on Bainbridge Island near Seattle in 1965, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country for four consecutive years, according to a study by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association…