Trying Out the Pickleball Craze

Hello Everyone!

Yesterday, we finally tried the pickleball craze that everyone’s been talking about. Honestly, I found it quite strange at first—it felt like a mix between badminton and tennis. The court, the paddles, and even the way the ball bounces all seemed unusual to me.

At first, I thought pickleball would just be one of those short-lived trends that would fade after a month. But surprisingly, it has really caught on! Many of our friends are now completely hooked. Some even built their own courts or turned it into a small business.

Before we started playing, I checked the rates of the court, and I was surprised that it’s actually quite affordable compared to other places. It’s only ₱200 per hour from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and ₱100 per player from 6:00 PM onwards. Not bad at all for a fun and active way to spend time with friends and family.

We played doubles—my sister and her husband versus me and my cousin. Since it was our first time, we ended up chasing and picking up the ball most of the time instead of hitting it right. We couldn’t stop laughing at our misses, but after a while, we started to rally a few good shots and enjoy the game even more.

Overall, it was a really fun and refreshing experience. I finally understand why so many people are getting into pickleball—it’s easy to learn, social, and full of laughter. I can’t wait to play again soon—hopefully with fewer missed shots next time!