Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in the United States in recent years with over 11,000 courts springing up around the country. Learn fun facts about the sport including how it was invented by 3 dads trying to entertain their kids with the equipment they had on hand from other games. The quirky name appears to have come from the family dog, Pickles, who used to get in on the game by chasing after the balls. For those interested in taking up the game, this episode also covers some strategies for hitting a great "dink" shot.

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