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Originally Posted by pokeefe45@aol.com
Fascinating to see someone else mirror my experience. My wife and I consider ourselves athletic, but were also 'intimidated' right out of the game by playing at 'Beginner open' advertised times, where it became obvious to us that few were actual beginner's. We began to recognize the 'pickleball snobs' of the community. At multiple venues I might add. We finally just decided to keep the paddles on the shelf and continue on our quest to become professional golfer's. I'm sure we'll revisit someday, and I fully realize that had we persisted, I'm sure we would have found a compatible and nurturing group-but in the meantime we should all try to counter those with attitudes.
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Wait, who are you and why are you posting my story???
Keep trying, you'll find your niche... Ignore the jerks (or call them out, like my wife did...)
Speaking of golf, I remember heading out as a single on one of the championship courses one afternoon...
I was paired with 3 women, who became very nervous when I showed up.
They were obviously beginners, but we all were at one time, right?
I think I scared the crap out of them when I striped my first drive right down the middle (probably the only one that afternoon...
) But they persisted...
The only advice I gave them, was If you're going to play badly, do it quickly...
We had an absolutely wonderful time! They were a hoot! I don't think I ever had that much fun playing golf! They trash talked better than most of the guys I play with...
We exchanged numbers as they wanted to play with me again... Unfortunately, we haven't been able to make that happen, yet...