Video: Not your grandpa’s game anymore! Pickleball sees popularity skyrocket

(November 22, 2017 Casa Grande, AZ, www.azfamily.com)

Pickleball used to be a popular alternative to tennis and other racquet sports as players age, but now younger fans are getting in on the game.

Pickleball has been around for more than 50 years, but it’s only become an official sport in the past 12 years. There’s now a governing body, rules, sponsors, major product manufacturers, tournaments and prize money.

Recently, pickleball’s popularity has skyrocketed. View Video…