Pickleball Basics
New to pickleball? Start here.
The whole game, in ten short pages and plain everyday words — the court, the gear, the serve, the two rules everyone asks about, scoring, and how to play smart. Read them in order, about a minute each, and you'll walk onto any court knowing what's going on.
- 1The CourtKnow the layout, play with confidence!Read page 1 →Playing Area Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone) Boundary Lines
- 2Pickleball EquipmentTwo things. That's the whole kit.Read page 2 →
- 3The ServeEvery point starts here — nice and easy.Read page 3 →
- 4The Double Bounce RuleTwo bounces, then the game opens up.Read page 4 →
- 5The Kitchen RuleThe famous rule — simpler than it sounds.Read page 5 →
- 6How to RallyBack and forth, until someone faults.Read page 6 →
- 7ScoringOnly the servers can score. Here's the twist explained.Read page 7 →11–9
Game to 11 · Win by 2
Only the serving team scores
- 8Common FaultsFour mistakes end most beginner rallies.Read page 8 →
A fault ends the rally.
Four mistakes cause almost every one — learn them here and stop giving points away.
- 9Game StrategyPlay smart, not just hard!Read page 9 →
- 10Tips for SuccessFive small habits, one big difference.Read page 10 →
Play Smart,
Play Fun!The only two rules that never change 🏓
Finished the basics? Find your level 🏓
Twelve quick questions give you your level (2.5 to 5.0), your weakest shot, and a weekly plan built around both.