Shonk then bends down to pick up the paddle, leaning over the net, when the other man kicks him in the face. This video is absolutely insane. It occurred after championship point from a tournament this weekend and the man that was assaulted, Peter Shonk ...

Pickleball for many people might conjure an image of mild-mannered elderly players or smiling younger participants, but in reality these matches can get quite intense. One player in a tournament over the weekend realized just how high-strung emotions can be on the court.

Pickleball is not immune to sore losers — and violence. A viral video shows a pickleball player in pink shorts kicking an opponent in the face after losing a match, sending the man crumbling to the court in a stunning scene.