Host Rekaya Gibson talks with special guest Jim Belcher about pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. He answers the question on everyone's mind: what is pickleball? He covers what equipment is needed; discusses how to play; and explains why it is called pickleball.
About Jim Belcher
Jim Belcher is a professional writer, editor, photographer. He has been playing pickleball for over three years. Currently, he is rated a 4.5 player (Out of a 5.0 scale). He has won local, statewide and regional tournaments. He teaches pickleball lessons (5-10 a week) and conduct pickleball clinics in Virginia and Florida. He is working with a committee to secure dedicated outdoor courts in Virginia Beach, bring higher level tournaments to the area and increase overall interest and awareness of the sport. (Side note: retired English teacher)
USA Pickleball Association, www.usapa.org
Pickleball Canada Organization, https://pickleballcanada.org
All India Pickleball Association, http://www.pickleball.in/
Pickleball Spain, http://www.pickleballspain.org/en/
Pickleball Finland, https://www.pickleballfinland.fi/
Pickleball France, http://www.pickleballfrance.org
Pickleball Belgium, https://www.pickleballbelgium.be/
Pickleball New Zealand, http://www.pickleball.org.nz/
Pickleball Europe, http://pickleballeurope.org/member-associations/
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