Pickleball for Seniors: Fun, Fitness & Friends! 🌟

1. Why You’ll Love Pickleball:
It’s gentle on joints, easy to learn, and perfect for staying active. Courts are small (like badminton 11.

2. Gear Made Easy:

• Paddle: Lightweight (like a big ping-pong paddle).
• Ball: Plastic with holes (flies slower than a tennis ball).
• Court: Half the size of a tennis court—less running!

3. 3 Simple Rules to Start:
① Underhand Serve: Toss the ball low and hit it softly diagonally across the net 1. Stand behind the baseline!
② Two-Bounce Rule: Let the ball bounce once on your side after the serve, and once on the opponent’s side. Then you can volley (hit mid-air)! 1
③ No Volley Zone (“The Kitchen”): Don’t step in the 7-foot zone near the net to hit the ball mid-air. Wait for it to bounce first! 1

4. Senior-Smart Tips:

• Move Like a Penguin: Take small, shuffling steps—no lunging!
• Soft Hands, Not Power: Use gentle taps (not swings) to place the ball. Try “dink shots” (soft arcs over the net).
• Team Up!: Play doubles—share the court and laughs.

5. Safety First:

• Wear comfy sneakers with good grip.
• Hydrate often and listen to your body.
• Pro Tip: Practice near the net with a chair for balance support!
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6. The Best Part? Community!
Pickleball is about laughter, strategy, and connection. As one player says: “It’s exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise!” 2.

Grab a paddle, try a ‘dink,’ and join the fun—you’ve got this! 🎉