Pickleball for Beginners

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Trying to cram in every pickleball rule at once can be challenging, but taking the rules one at a time and starting with the basics? Now that’s a solid strategy for understanding the game. What are the basic rules of pickleball to know? Here are the 8 basics of playing pickleball:

  • You can play pickleball singles or doubles
  • Only the server scores a point
  • The first server is chosen at random, usually by coin toss
  • The ball needs to bounce once per side after the serve 
  • Only underhanded serves are allowed for volley serves
  • You have to serve behind the baseline
  • The ball has to stay in bounds
  • The game ends at 11 or more points 

There are far more rules than 8 to master the sport, but if you've never played before, these 8 are the barebones of what you'll need to play a generally proper game of pickleball.

So get ready to jump-start your pickleball game! We've got the information you need, complete with helpful tips and strategies. Who knows - you may be a pro in no time at all!

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