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VOLLEY—Professional pickleball player Daniel Mcauley demonstrates his form Dec. 5 at Miller Park in Moorpark. Below, Mcauley chats with another pickleball player during a pause in the game. Photos by RICHARD GILLARD/Acorn Newspapers Daniel Mcauly doesn’t find himself in a pickle often. When he does, it’s usually on the court. He’s a pro pickleball player.
The sport, beloved for its democratic spirit, could unite the country—if it doesn’t divide itself first.
The pandemic sparked a growing interest in the game of pickleball, from people wanting to socialize, to investors hoping to find the next big game.
The pandemic sparked a growing interest in the game of pickleball, from people wanting to socialize to investors hoping to find the next big game.
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and players — including teenage prodigies and Hollywood celebrities — can't seem to get enough. But how much exercise are you really getting when you play?