EXPLAINER: What is Pickleball, and where can you play in Green Country?

TULSA, Okla. — Pickleball is being called one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. It’s gaining a lot of popularity in Green Country, so FOX23 went to Life Time South Tulsa to learn more about the sport.

You can use a racket or paddle to play Pickleball, which is played over a net. It’s like a larger-sized version of ping-pong but the ball is similar to a whiffle ball.

Randy Cottrell is the Pickleball Coordinator at Life Time South Tulsa. He says he’s noticed their newer program has gotten a lot of attention in recent months. They have around 200 players at last check.

Cottrell says this is a sport for all ages because it’s a social game that also has good health benefits.

“I tell most people that within 10 minutes I can get you playing pickleball. And so were you playing pickleball in 10 minutes, and the main rule I have is did you have fun.. for the social the physical aspect of it, and just the ease of learning to play,” said Cottrell.

He says it’s light cardio that is good for joint and bone health, and it’s just growing in popularity.

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