[Tim Hancock]

I played tennis and ping pong a bunch in college with several buddies in the late 80's. It was always fun trying to beat each other.

Fast forward to last week when one of my old competitive buddies convinced me to play pickleball at some new courts built by his house. We are both 57 but have remained in somewhat decent shape. I thought pickleball was some "game" played by retirees at the rest home but after playing for 2hrs straight in singles games I was sweating like a pig and will admit to being sore the next day.

He has been playing on occasion for about a year with his adult kids so he has me at a disadvantage for now but I just ordered a decent carbon paddle and will be setting up a wall at my house to start practicing against. (I am not gonna let him know about my home practice setup.... I want to get a lot better quick so I can start whipping his azz like I used to do in tennis 30+ years ago. Lol) Been watching tons of videos on technique and strategy. Can't wait to get my new paddle and get my practice wall set up.

It is very different than tennis and my tennis strategy and shot style is just about worthless but I had a blast. Am guessing I may be hooked.