We enjoyed our first snowbirding experience (a three-month stay in Florida) this past winter.
In preparation for the stay I asked for and received a pickleball paddle for Christmas. This was going to be my first time playing the sport.
My first day on a court I pulled a muscle in my shoulder, scraped up my knee, bruised a finger, and twisted my ankle......but I fell in love with the game.
With an ankle brace in place and a new outlook on the game and my physical limits (can't get to all the shots so don't kill yourself trying), subsequent days were injury free.
I'm already looking forward to playing again this winter.......