Everything you need to know about pickleball
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Ben Johns, the world’s best pickleball player, walks CNN Sport’s Carolyn Manno through the ins and outs of the growing sport, which has roots in tennis, ping pong and badminton.
Breakdown
- Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, and has become increasingly popular in the US. 13s
- The sport is accessible to all ages and backgrounds, with roughly five million Americans playing. 29s
- Ben Johns is recognized as a leading professional player and coach in the sport. 1m 15s
- Pickleball has seen a 40 percent increase in participation since 2020. 2m 59s
- There is interest in making pickleball an Olympic sport, requiring broader international participation. 3m 10s