
Shreveport’s Fastest Growing Sport – Where Can You Play?
What is the fastest growing sport in Shreveport Bossier? It's pickleball. In fact, this hybrid game is is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Many thought it was a sport for the older crowd, but that has changed dramatically over the past 2 years.
Pickleball is attracting the young and old from coast to coast. In Shreveport Bossier, Pickleball courts are popping up at facilities across the community. So what is this sport? It's a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton. It was actually invented way back in 1965. But it has been spreading rapidly over the past five years.
You use a paddle that's a little bit bigger than a ping pong paddle and a plastic whiffle ball. You can play it singles or doubles. Why is it growing so fast? It is easier on the body and it is very easy to learn. You can walk onto a court pretty quick and learn how to play.
What Are the Basic Rules of Pickleball?
1. The serve must be done underhand
2. The serve must land beyond the no-volley zone line
3. There are no “lets” on the serve
4. The serve and return must bounce
5. Only groundstrokes in the no-volley zone
6. Points are earned only when you’re serving
7. The game is played to 11
Where can you play pickleball in Shreveport Bossier?
Querbes
Advanced Beginner Bootcamp 1 Tuesday 8/23/22 & Thursday 8/25/22. They are both evening sessions starting at 7pm. Only 4 student players per 1 coach. Bootcamps hosted by Querbes Pickleball Pro a former division II college tennis player and certified Pickleball coach. Reserve a spot by messaging (985) 960-3944.
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