All ages and skill levels

Singles or doubles

Recreational or competitive play

Paddle: Similar to a ping-pong paddle but larger

Pickleball: Lightweight plastic ball with holes

Court: 20x44 feet (same for singles and doubles)

Net: 36 inches high at the sidelines, 34 inches at the center

Non-volley zone (Kitchen): 7 feet from each side of the net

Service areas: Divided into left and right service courts

Baseline: Back boundary line of the court

Serve: Underhand serve diagonally, starting from the right side

Double bounce rule: Ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed

Volleying: Not allowed in the non-volley zone ("kitchen")

Scoring: Only the serving team can score

Game ends: Typically at 11 points (win by 2)

Serve must be underhand and below the waist

Serve diagonally and land past the kitchen

Switch sides with your partner after scoring a point (doubles)

Ball can’t bounce twice or be hit out of bounds

Points only earned on your serve

Games played to 11, 15, or 21 (win by 2)

In doubles, each player gets a turn to serve before side-out (except at the start)

Easy to learn, hard to master

Low impact – great for older adults

Social, fun, and great for fitness

Quick-paced but not overly intense

Enhances coordination and balance

Good cardiovascular workout

Builds muscle tone and endurance

Encourages social interaction

Describe the basic rules, equipment, and court layout of pickleball.

Demonstrate enthusiasm and sportsmanship during pickleball activities.

Execute the correct underhand serve and forehand volley in pickleball with proper form.