A wonderful article by Kevin Theos in RSI magazine February issue identifies the real reason why Pickleball players are welcoming - the games are shorter and everybody rotates. Frustration of playing with a lesser player is minimized.
Second insight is that beginners want to maximize the ratio rally time/ball pickup time, which Pickleball provides.
So two suggestions:
1. All rec play should be rotating and in Fast 4 format.
2. Beginners should play with green balls for more rallying. The red and orange ones just add too much complexity.
Unless you implement these suggestions, Pickleball will take over.
Second insight is that beginners want to maximize the ratio rally time/ball pickup time, which Pickleball provides.
So two suggestions:
1. All rec play should be rotating and in Fast 4 format.
2. Beginners should play with green balls for more rallying. The red and orange ones just add too much complexity.
Unless you implement these suggestions, Pickleball will take over.