Pickleball Pro Warns of Nipple Injuries Amid Rising Popularity

Pickleball pro Kaitlyn Kerr is drawing attention to a painful occupational hazard in the sport: nipple injuries. Kerr recently shared a video on social media that shows her taking a direct hit to the chest from a pickleball during a match, resulting in her collapsing on the court in pain.

The incident, which Kerr described as "PICKLEBALL IS DANGEROUS FOR NIPPLES," has resonated with other players, many of whom have shared similar experiences in the comment sections of online posts. These accounts detail the sharp pain and lingering discomfort associated with being struck by a pickleball in that sensitive area.

While the sport has seen a surge in popularity, the shared experiences suggest a need for increased awareness and caution among players. The article emphasizes the importance of keeping "paddles up at all times on the court" as a primary defense against such injuries. It suggests that players should take responsibility for protecting themselves, implying that formal rules against hard serves may not be the solution to preventing these types of incidents.

This is not the first time concerns about injuries in pickleball have surfaced. Previous reports have mentioned incidents ranging from paddles being used as weapons during altercations to players sustaining eye injuries from pickleballs.