Pickleball anyone?

Hi all:

After a nice shower, it is refeshing. Was tired after 5 games of pickle ball this evening.
Started playing at 7 pm and last game ended at 9.50 pm.
For those who dun know about pickleball, here is a short introducton:

1. Play indoor using the badminton court. Single and double boundary lines like badminton.
2. Scoring by using the 15-points badminton game; serve to score.
3. Lower badminton net to tennis level; with a 1/2 inch dip in the centre.
4. Use wooden bat like table tennis but much bigger and stronger.
5. The ball is made of plastic with holes; a bit like sepak takraw.
6. First to reach 15 wins the games. :) :)
7. Service must cross the service line.
8. Non-volley zone is between the service line and the net.
9. Bat must be below waist during service.
10. Then when the ball comes, hit it as hard as possible. :0
11. You can only smash when standing before the service line ( non-volley zone)
12. Top spin is an advantage. Under-cut is also recommended.
13. After the service, the ball msut bounced at least once in your side of the court before hitting the ball. After that, you can hit the ball in mid-air or after one bounce. You lose the point if the ball bounced twice within your side of the court.

Confusing? You bet. I was whacked 15-0 during my very first game. Dun know how to serve and and alway hit the ball before it bounced once during the first return. But now...hee hee. I am much better and hitting the ball well. Still lot to learn on positioning and placing; especially lobbing the ball. The court is too small. At least I dun lose 15-0.

If you have a chance, play this game and you will like it. And you can play it rain or shine.

Sweet dream...

Benson Bird Foong