​PICKLEBALL IS A RACKET OR PADDLE SPORT IN WHICH TWO PLAYERS (SINGLES) OR FOUR PLAYERS (DOUBLES) USE A SMOOTH-FACED PADDLE TO HIT A PERFORATED, HOLLOW PLASTIC BALL OVER A 34-INCH-HIGH NET UNTIL ONE SIDE IS UNABLE TO RETURN THE BALL OR COMMITS A RULE INFRACTION. PICKLEBALL IS PLAYED INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. IT WAS INVENTED IN 1965 AS A CHILDREN'S BACKYARD GAME IN THE UNITED STATES.  HERE AT WILD WEST, ATHLETES AND COACHES WORK TOGETHER ON BASIC SKILLS, DRILLS AND GAME PLAY.  WE PRACTICE WEEKLY IN THE SPRING.