Getting started with pickleball
Pickleball is most often played as doubles, on a small court, with a solid paddle and a perforated ball. This section covers the essential rules and the moves you need to get started.
Angles
- 2 articles
Basic rules
Serving, the double bounce, the no-volley zone and scoring, explained simply.
Section contents
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Beginner pickleball mistakes: non-volley zone, serve, and double bounce
You'll know how to avoid the faults that come up most often when you're starting out.
3 minutes to read
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Pickleball: understanding the game and its basic rules before your first game
You'll be able to explain how a point plays out, how scoring works, and the most common faults.
3 minutes to read
- Essentials
Pickleball: the rules for getting started
Rules, court, and equipment for your first game.
4 minutes to read
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What should you put in your bag for a first pickleball session?
You'll know what to bring or ask the club for so you can play from your first session.
3 minutes to read
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Signing up for your first amateur pickleball tournament
You'll know how to pick a tournament and sign up without choosing the wrong category.
4 minutes to read
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K25 to K1000 tournaments: read the category before you sign up
You'll learn to compare tournament categories and how many are held each year.
3 minutes to read