Pickleball is a fun and easy-to-learn racquet sport that is played on a badminton-sized court with a lower net and a perforated plastic ball. Here is a beginner’s guide on how to play:
- Equipment: You will need a pickleball paddle, a pickleball, and appropriate clothing and footwear.
- The Court: The court is a rectangular shape, 20×44 ft. with a net in the middle that measures 36 inches at the center. The ball can be played off the walls and the net.
- Scoring: The game is played to 11 points, with the player or team who reaches 11 points first winning the game. Matches are typically the best of three or five games.
- Serving: The server starts the game by standing behind the baseline and hitting the ball diagonally across the net to the opponent’s side. The ball must clear the net and land within the opponent’s court.
- Rally: Players take turns hitting the ball back and forth across the net. The ball can hit the walls and the net, but it cannot hit the floor. A point is scored when the opponent is unable to return the ball, or if the ball goes out of bounds or into the net.
- Movement: Pickleball is a game that requires quick footwork and agility. It’s important to move your feet quickly to get to the ball and hit it back.
- Strategies: Pickleball is a game of strategy and positioning. It’s important to try to hit the ball to the opponent’s weaker side, and to play the ball deep to make it harder for the opponent to return.
- Have fun: Remember to enjoy the game, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Pickleball is a great way to stay active, improve your fitness, and have fun with friends and family.
Hope this helps and you enjoy playing Pickleball!