STORY BY RICA KEENUM PAD D LE S, R ACQU ETS & MALLETS, OH MY ! O UTDOOR GA MES SIZ ZLE I N SU MME R On sunny mornings in The Villages, you can hear the pop of pickleballs colliding with paddles. It's the sound of stress easing, friendships bolstering and bodies strengthening on the court. Not quite tennis, badminton or pingpong, pickleball is a mashup of all three. It's a recreation center staple for residents, and a worthy sport for 3.3 million players in the United States, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. 40 JULY 2020 E PEOPL TO WANT OUT AB LEARN ALL - EB PICKL WHAT E E S TO IKE I T ' S L wood - Chris Arro