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About 9 months ago I was visiting my son in Texas when I was introduced to Pickleball. If you know our family, we are a very competitive family so we are always trying to find ways to compete against each other.
Prior to my accident I was very active playing volleyball and softball and of course hiking. Since my accident in 2016, I have not really done much with my leg/ankle besides a little hiking and riding the peloton.
My son, in the past, spoke to us (my husband and I) about Pickleball but we never really gave it much thought because I did not think I would be able to play this sport at a competitive level.
Needless to say during this particular visit we decided to give pickleball a try.
For those of you that do not know what the sport is, it's a mix of tennis and ping pong, using a paddle to hit a plastic ball that looks like a wiffle ball. It is played on a court smaller than a tennis court but larger than a racquet ball court.
I am not lying when I say that anyone can play this game, it really is a sport for all ages. It's a game of skill and yes it does take some coordination and depending on the level you choose to play, it's a great way to get a little or a lot of exercise.
When we returned from Texas we started playing pickleball almost everyday. All you need is a paddle and a ball.
In Colorado Springs you can find several outdoor courts available to play at, so the cost of this game is very low. The outside courts are found mainly at parks and are free to use.
There are several pickleball courts located throughout Colorado Springs. We, my husband and I, frequently played at Monument Valley Park, Bear Creek Park, and John Venezia Park.
We play both indoor and outdoor. I know play 4-5x a week. I have made so many friends and love that I have found a sport that I can be competitive at.
WARNING .... WARNING - this sport is very addicting and I am not afraid to say it but my name is Ramona and I am addicted to pickleball!
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Ramona Williams
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