Guide to Pickleball Courts in Southern Indiana and Kentucky 2023

Pickleball is a sport that has been gaining popularity in the Evansville area. People of all ages and skill levels can attempt pickleball, and it can be played both indoors and outdoors. While our ideal location for more pickleball courts remains up for debate, I have put together a guide to pickleball courts in the Southern Indiana and Kentucky area.

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What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a court with a net that is lower than a tennis net and is typically played in doubles, although singles play is also possible.

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The game is played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball that is similar in appearance to a wiffle ball. The objective of the game is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent's court, with the goal of making it difficult for the opponent to return the ball.

Pickleball is for Everyone

I'll admit, the first time that I heard about Pickleball it was from a friend's grandma. She plays the game religiously at the Ymca Of Southwestern Indiana. So, I just associated pickleball with an older generation. Thanks to our friends at pickleheads.com we have all kinds of information and stats about pickleball including what age groups are playing.

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Players aged 55 and up were the largest age bracket of pickleball players in 2021, comprising 19.8% of total participants. Players aged 18 to 34 were the second largest age bracket, making up 18.5% of total participants. The average age of pickleball players was 38.1 years in 2021. The average age of pickleball players is dropping and declined 2.9 years from an average of 41.0 years in 2020. Pickleball player growth in 2021 was the fastest among players under 24 years of age (21%). Growth among players 55 and older was slower at 10% year-over-year.

Construction has begun on the pickleball courts in Evansville.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Pickleball Courts in Southern Indiana and Kentucky

If you are new to the Pickleball scene or you are just looking for a different spot to play, we've put together a guide so you can find the court that is right for you.

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