Pickleball Rules Explained – A Quick Guide for Beginners in India

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What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in India, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.

It’s fun, easy to learn, and great for all ages.

Basic Pickleball Rules

1. The Serve

- The serve must be underhand and hit below the waist.

- Serve diagonally into the opponent’s service box.

- Only one serve attempt is allowed (except for let serves).

2. Scoring System

- Games are usually played to 11 points, win by 2.

- Only the serving team can score points.

- Points are awarded when the receiving team commits a fault.

3. The Two-Bounce Rule

- After the serve, the ball must bounce once on each side before volleys (hitting the ball in the air) are allowed.

- This encourages longer rallies and makes the game beginner-friendly.

4. No-Volley Zone (aka “The Kitchen”)

- A 7-foot zone on both sides of the net.

- You cannot volley the ball while standing inside this zone.

- You can step in to hit the ball after it bounces.

5. Faults

- Hitting the ball out of bounds

- Not clearing the net

- Volleying from the kitchen

- Violating the two-bounce rulePickleball Court Dimensions

- Size: 20 ft x 44 ft (same for singles and doubles)

- Net height: 36 inches at the sides, 34 inches in the middle

- Kitchen zone: 7 ft from the net on both sides

Final Tip

The best way to learn pickleball is to just start playing! It’s quick to pick up and super addictive. If you’re a beginner, start with a lightweight paddle and focus on placement over power.

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