The Rise of Pickleball: A Community-Building Sport for All Ages and Abilities
The Pickleball Craze: How One Couple Turned Their Passion into a Business
Rebecca and Christian Bell were just like any other couple during the pandemic, looking for a way to stay active and entertained while stuck at home. Little did they know that their discovery of pickleball would lead them down a path to entrepreneurship.
Obsessed with the game, the Bells started playing pickleball every day, sometimes even twice a day. They quickly realized that they wanted to take their passion to the next level by owning their own backyard court. However, they were met with obstacles when trying to find an installer, as the demand for pickleball courts was sky-high.
Not ones to give up easily, the Bells decided to take matters into their own hands and created their own business, backyardpicklecourts.com. And to their surprise, business has been booming ever since.
But it’s not just about private courts for the Bells. They also appreciate the social aspect of pickleball, especially the ‘speed-friending’ aspect of play rotation on public courts. According to Rebecca and Christian, pickleball is a game that brings people together regardless of age, athletic ability, or background.
Rebecca highlights the communal aspect of pickleball, noting that players are always willing to share and rotate in a way that is unheard of in other sports like tennis. She believes that this culture of inclusivity and camaraderie is what sets pickleball apart and makes it so appealing to a wide range of people.
While there may be a few pickleball snobs out there, Rebecca isn’t fazed. She recalls a time when a fellow player refused to rotate her in because she was still learning the game. However, after a few years of practice and dedication, Rebecca had the opportunity to face off against that same player in a tournament and came out victorious.
The Bells’ story is just one example of how pickleball has taken the world by storm, bringing people together and creating unexpected connections. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, pickleball offers a unique blend of competition, camaraderie, and fun that is hard to find in any other sport.
