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Pickleball

Pickleball

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Pickleball holds the title of the fastest-growing sport in the USA. The small court and slow ball let children learn quickly. It is played in both doubles and singles formats and suits all age groups.

Benefits
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Agility
  • Socializing
  • Reaction speed
  • Strategy
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersArmsCoreLegs

Supporting Muscles

BackCalves

Fitness Components

coordinationspeedagility
Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Small court, light paddle, play-based

11

Up to age 11

Learning basic technique and the rules

14

Up to age 14

Taking part in tournaments

A Family Sports Background Helps
Table Tennis / Tennis: A feel for the racket and coordination carry over

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 11+

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 2–4 hours
Advanced 4–6 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 800 – TRY 2,500

Equipment
Pickleball Paddle₺200–800
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Sports Shoes₺300–1,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

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Both singles and doubles play are possible.

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Pickleball Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Pickleball? Pickleball in Türkiye

A video introducing pickleball, which is spreading fast in Türkiye

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Pickleball Basics — How to Hold the Paddle

A beginner video on the correct paddle grip in pickleball

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