The game began as a family activity when U.S. Congressman Pritchard and his houseguests discovered that there was n't enough good badminton equipment for all of the families to play .
Pickleball originated at the home of Joel Pritchard in the Seattle , Washington area in 1965 .
The game began as a family activity when U.S. Joel Pritchard Joel Pritchard and Joel Pritchard 's houseguests discovered that there was n't enough good badminton equipment for all of the families to play .
Pickleball originated at the home of Joel Pritchard in the Seattle , Washington area in 1965 .