Pickleball Terms
The name given to the serve when it hits the non-receiving opponent
Nasty Nelson
Fly the friendly skies.
United
Royal wedding, Princess Diana and Prince Charles
1981
In 1971 the NBAs San Diego Rockets moved to this city.
Houston
This boy was "lawless and vulgar and bad" and Tom Sawyer was under strict orders not to play with him.
Huck Finn
A shot that's hit around the outside of the net post and lands on the oposite side of the court.
ATP - around the pole
Keep climbing
Delta
Reagan attempted assassination
1981
In 1994, the NFL adopted this scoring opportunity from the colleges.
2 pt conversion
Charles Dickens considered calling this title character Spankle or Copperboy.
David Copperfield
A person who likes to hit hard pickleball shots (another name for Chris).
Banger
Work Hard. Fly Right.
Continental
Tienamen Square demonstration
1989
Lebron James led this team to back-to-back NBA titles in 2012 and 2013.
Miami Heat
This Bronte heroine uses the pseudonym Jane Elliot after she flees from Mr Rochester.
Jane Eyre
An illegal volley from the kitchen. Rhymes with a Buddist religious leader.
Volley Llama
If it matters to you, it matters to us.
Southwest
Challenger space shuttle disaster
1986
Breaking news that preempted Game 5 of the NBA finals between the Rockets and the Knicks in 1994.
OJ Simpson Ford Bronco chase.
This detective was modeled in part on Dr. Joseh Bell, one of Arthur Conan Doyles teachers.
Sherlock Holmes
A shot that falls short due to hitting the ball without any power. Also a popular fried chickpea dish.
Falafel
We know why you fly.
American
ET the movie debuts
1982
The Astro player who won the MVP for the 2017 World Series.
George Springer
This was the name of the friendly snowman in Disney's Frozen.
Olaf