What began as a casual pastime has quickly become a nationwide sensation – especially on Long Island. In just a few short years, pickleball’s popularity has skyrocketed, with more people picking up paddles and hitting the courts every day. Its rapid rise has even sparked discussions about making pickleball a varsity-level sport in high schools. Through interviews with players, coaches and school officials, this short documentary explores the sport’s evolution and the challenges in establishing pickleball at the scholastic level.
