

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