Middle School Antics at Pickleball: Adults Behaving Badly?

Adults behaving like middle schoolers, sabotaging games at pickelball. What’s going on?

Why has the pickleball court become home for the middle school antics of adults? Not only do we have the ‘cliques’ but in league play they are sabotaging your own game when teamed up randomly against their ‘friends’.

Summary

  • Adults engaging in favoritism and sabotaging games in pickleball leagues.
  • Players facing childish behavior, causing disappointment and reluctance to play.
  • Rampant instances of unfair play impacting the game experience for others.

Reaction to Favoritism

Some players find the actions unacceptable and are willing to leave the game if such behavior persists.

Alternative Perspectives

Others suggest that the situation may not be common in all leagues and advise finding better alternatives.

Explanation or Excuse?

One perspective offers a different view, suggesting that the player’s own performance may influence the behavior witnessed.