01 · Where it comes from

Where it comes From

Pickleball was created in 1965 in the United States. A few friends were trying to set up a game for their families but didn’t have the right equipment, so they improvised with what they had.

They lowered a badminton net, picked up simple wooden paddles, and started hitting a plastic ball back and forth. The rules were shaped naturally as they played.

What began as a casual summer experiment grew steadily over the decades. Today, pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, expanding across North America and now into Europe, including Switzerland.

02 · What is Pickleball?

A sport that fits between meetings.

Pickleball is played on a small court, about the size of a badminton court.
You play singles or doubles.
The goal is simple: win points by keeping the ball in play and forcing an error.

Games are usually played to 11 points.
You must win by two.

  • Court Size

    13.4 m long and 6.1 m wide

  • 2 or 4

    Players - singles or doubles (doubles is far more common and more social).

  • 11 pts

    Points to win - must win by 2, only the serving team scores

  • ~20 min

    Average game time — fast enough for a lunch break

03 · Growth

Why is Pickleball Growing in Switzerland?

Pickleball is accessible.
You don’t need years of training.

Across Switzerland, more players are discovering pickleball as an after-work sport that feels social and active.

04 · Play

Try it once

Most people understand pickleball in ten minutes.
Most people stay longer.

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