What is Pickleball and how to play it?
Mr. Ujwal Deole - CEO of KheloMore (a famous Indian application used by many people to book courts and practice sports such as cricket, football, badminton courts, tennis courts...) - said: “This game is very simple, like other racket sports such as badminton and tennis, pickleball is played in pairs (two players per team) or singles.
This dynamic sport is played on a court about one-third the size of a tennis court, making it more accessible and less physically demanding.
Players use specialized rackets to hit a perforated polymer ball (similar to a wiffle ball) and hit the ball over the net.
“Pickleball is quite easy to learn, making it ideal for beginners but still challenging enough for more experienced players,” said Ujwal Deole.
Reduce the risk of injury
Like any sport, you need a combination of skill and tactical acumen to play pickleball. However, one of the biggest advantages is that it is less pressure on the body. This reduces the risk of injury.
The players take place quickly, so they do not require too much time. The necessary investment infrastructure is not too expensive, so the field is easy to set up and cost savings.
According to Mr. Ujwal Deole, these are also characteristics that make this subject noticeable in the past. Especially in large and densely populated cities with limited space, this is very meaningful.
Sports entertainment
According to Mr. Deole, this sport also attracts young players and competitions. Children, adults and the elderly can all enjoy this comprehensive sport.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dharitri Brahmbhatt - a clinician and orthopedic specialist at Physiotattva Clinic (Bengaluru, India) - said that playing Pickleball can bring many health benefits such as improving health. Cardiovascular health , muscle strength, better coordination, increase flexibility and increase endurance.
In addition, it also helps burn calories and support weight control. Dr. Dharitri Brahmbhatt informed that the exact amount of calories burned will depend on many factors such as playing intensity, playing time, body weight and fitness level of the participant. On average, the calories are burned at about 300 to 600 per hour.
The game of pickleball also improves social interactions of people of all ages, including the elderly, because it improves mental health by reducing stress and promoting a sense of community.
Dr. Brahmbhatt says the slow pace and smaller field area results in less running and less jerky movements, thereby reducing the risk of serious sports injuries.
Overall, pickleball is not only a sport but also a lifestyle that helps improve physical and mental health.
