Traditions of America is a developer of 55 and over resort-style communities known for their superior locations and home designs. Traditions of America communities are perfect for individuals and couples who enjoy socializing and leading active lifestyles, with resort-style amenities ranging from gourmet kitchens that are perfect for entertaining to pickleball courts. Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular with Traditions of America residents and many residents have formed leagues.
Pickleball is a racquet sport that draws on elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton. Pickleball courts closely resemble tennis courts, but on a smaller scale, making the sport more accessible to young children and older competitors. That said, the sport’s scoring mechanics function more closely to those of table tennis or badminton.
A pickleball match begins with a server using a light wood or plastic paddle, slightly larger than a ping pong paddle, to hit the Whiffle ball-like pickleball to the returner. Serves are made underhanded from behind the back line and must be hit diagonally over the net, beyond the no volley zone, and into the opponent’s service box.
Moving forward, rallies progress similarly to other racquet sports. However, pickleball players must allow the ball to bounce at least once on their side of the court before taking shots out of the air, an action that is always forbidden when playing in the no volley zone running adjacent and parallel the net. Points end when a ball fails to clear the net or is hit out of bounds, or when a player violates either of the one bounce or no volley zone rules. Pickleball matches are typically played first to 11 points, win by two, with only serving sides earning points.
