PICKLEBALL IS FRIENDLIER ON THE BODY THAN MOST OTHER SPORTS. HOWEVER, LIKE ANY OTHER SPORT, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY THAT COMES ALONG WITH PLAYING THE GAME. TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY ON THE PICKLEBALL COURT AND PLAY PICKLEBALL SAFELY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PICKLEBALL SAFETY TIPS:
BE AWARE OF YOUR PLAYING AREA & ITS OBSTACLES
AVOID BACKPEDALING ON THE PICKLEBALL COURT
STRETCH & WARM UP YOUR BODY BEFORE YOU PLAY
WEAR PROPER COURT SHOES & EYE PROTECTION & USE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT
KNOW YOUR BODY & GIVE IT ENOUGH REST
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PARTNER TO AVOID CONFUSION
IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE & LEARN TO FALL WITHOUT INJURY
WEAR SUNSCREEN & A HAT WHEN PLAYING OUTDOORS
AVOID WET PICKLEBALL COURTS
HYDRATE!
WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL TO IMPROVE YOUR FUNDAMENTALS
HAVE A PLAN IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ON THE COURT