On April 5, Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic Trauma Hospital informed that the unit had just performed surgery on a female patient (30 years old) injured while playing pickleball. The X-ray results showed that the patient had a fracture of the middle third of the left thigh.
Doctors at Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic Trauma Hospital recommend that players should carefully learn about the sport of pickleball, be trained and have a coach to guide them to play according to regulations. Do not follow the trend because sportsmanlike reactions will seriously affect health, psychology and treatment time.
According to Dr. Michael Richards, an athlete and lecturer at the American University of Sports, to start playing pickleball, the most important thing is to choose the right equipment: Sports shoes with soft soles, no slides and no being too stiff are the perfect choice. They help you move flexibly without worrying about slipping and falling, while minimizing the risk of injury due to improper ground clearance.
In addition to shoes, pickleball rackets also need to be carefully selected. Although there are no too strict requirements for rackets, choosing a racket with a weight suitable for each person's physical strength and playing style will help optimize performance.
Besides, before starting playing pickleball, players need to get used to the basic rules of this sport. Pickleball is usually played in two forms: single and double. The match began when a person made the ball from the right side of the field and the opponent to catch the ball. Sau do, moi nguoi phai danh bong qua lai cho den khi co mot ben khong the tra lai bong. The reason Pickleball is easy to access is because the playground is quite small, making the player not move too much.
In addition to understanding the rules, a factor that cannot be ignored when starting to play is the playing technique. Expert quan M. Taylor, a coach at the Global Pickleball Federation, said: "When it first started, players often had difficulty with return shots, especially when the ball went too fast or too slow. Focusing on how to hold a racket and where to stand on the pitch is very important. Precision racket handling will help you control the ball better, thereby minimizing mistakes during the match".
Another thing to note is physical training. Although pickleball does not require as much muscle strength as other sports, flexibility, fast movement and good reflex play an important role. Take time for general physical exercise, especially leg strengthening exercises and joint flexibility.
Finally, despite being an accessible sport, pickleball can still have some potential injuries if you don't pay attention to technique and fitness. According to Dr. Richards, "playing pickleball at high intensity and incorrectly can lead to muscle, joint, and back problems. Warming up and relaxing the body before and after playing is indispensable."
In short, starting to play pickleball will bring a lot of joy and health benefits. However, players need to be fully equipped with knowledge of rules, techniques, appropriate equipment and especially health care to play safely and effectively in the long term.
