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Easy to learn, endlessly rewarding, and always exciting — pickleball takes just minutes to begin and a lifetime to master. Discover everything you need to step onto the court with confidence.
Three rules and you're playing.
Serve underhand
Serve diagonally crosscourt with an underhand stroke, below the waist.
Double-bounce rule
The ball must bounce once on each side before anyone can volley.
Stay out of the kitchen
No volleying inside the 7-foot non-volley zone near the net.
Read the full IPA rules & constitution.
How to play, on video.
Short, no-nonsense clips to take you from first rally to real rallies.
How to Play Pickleball
The ultimate beginner's guide to the court, scoring and the golden rules.
Pickleball Rules Explained
The definitive walkthrough of every rule you need before you play.
Dinking Master Class
The soft shot that wins games — technique and drills to practise.
Got a question? Just ask.
Frequently asked questions
Pickleball is a paddle sport that blends tennis, badminton and table tennis. It's played on a badminton-sized court with a perforated plastic ball and solid paddles — easy to learn, hard to put down, and great for all ages.