Pickleball Flashcard

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When and where was pickleball invented?

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1965, Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Who were the inventors of pickleball?

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Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum

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What was pickleball initially created for?

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As a family-friendly game to entertain children

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What is one possible origin of the name "pickleball"?

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Named after the "pickle boat" in rowing

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What type of equipment was initially used to play pickleball?

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Ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball

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Why did pickleball become popular among retirees?

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It is a low-impact sport with social aspects

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When were formal rules for pickleball established?

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Late 1960s

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What organization was formed in 1984 to promote and govern pickleball? Options: International Pickleball Federation (IPF), USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), National Pickleball Association (NPA), World Pickleball Federation (WPF)

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USA Pickleball Association (USAPA)

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What specific equipment was developed for the game of pickleball? Options: Tennis rackets and shuttlecocks, Pickleball paddles and balls, Badminton rackets and birdies, Soccer balls and nets

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Pickleball paddles and balls

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In which regions did pickleball gain popularity beyond the United States?

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Canada, Europe, and Asia