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Tom:
When we were at a lunch in Oregon a few weeks ago we happened to be across the table from a couple who spend their winters in Happy Trails. They told us about a game called swiffle ball (hope I got it right) that is the rage in Happy Trails and, they said, across Arizona. They even have competitions and leagues. Anyone familiar with the game?

Phil:

--- Quote from: Tom on September 30, 2005, 11:06:22 AM ---When we were at a lunch in Oregon a few weeks ago we happened to be across the table from a couple who spend their winters in Happy Trails. They told us about a game called swiffle ball (hope I got it right) that is the rage in Happy Trails and, they said, across Arizona. They even have competitions and leagues. Anyone familiar with the game?

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Pickle Ball!  Like tennis with a larger ball, smaller court and different paddle.  The world pickle ball games were at HT last spring.

Phil

Tom:

--- Quote from: Phil on September 30, 2005, 12:22:43 PM ---Pickle Ball!
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That's it Phil! I knew I didn't quite have the name right  ;D  IIRC the guy was wearing a "pickle ball" t-shirt and that's what started the conversation. I thought at first that he might be joking, but he and his wife were clearly very serious about their game. Anyone know the rules?

Phil:

--- Quote from: Tom on September 30, 2005, 12:41:07 PM ---That's it Phil! I knew I didn't quite have the name right  ;D  IIRC the guy was wearing a "pickle ball" t-shirt and that's what started the conversation. I thought at first that he might be joking, but he and his wife were clearly very serious about their game. Anyone know the rules?

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Tom,

The rules are like tennis.

http://www.pickleball.com/

Phil

Tom:
Thanks Phil. Those paddles look just like the guy described them; I don't think I'd be safe swinging one of those around, or at least anyone within range wouldn't be safe. Looks like a lot of fun though and I understand it's a fast game.

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