Pickleball Rules Quiz

What is the size of a pickleball court?

• 44 feet by 20 feet

• 60 feet by 30 feet

• 36 feet by 18 feet

• 50 feet by 25 feet

Answer explanation

The question asks about the size of a pickleball court. Among the given options, the correct dimensions are 44 feet by 20 feet. This is the standard size for a pickleball court, as per the official rules of the game.

What is the name of the area on each side of the court which extends seven feet from the net?

• The kitchen

• The baseline

• The non-volley zone

• The service box

Answer explanation

The question asks about the name of the area on each side of the court extending seven feet from the net. The correct answer is 'The non-volley zone'. This term is often used in games like pickleball to denote the area close to the net where volleying is not allowed.

How many points is a game played to?

• 11 points

• 15 points

• 9 points

• 21 points

Answer explanation

The game is played up to 11 points. The correct option is '11 points'. Among the given options for the total points a game is played to, '11 points' is the correct answer. Other options of 9 points, 15 points, and 21 points are not correct in this context.

What is the serving rule in pickleball?

• Serve underhand and the ball must go diagonally across the net

• Serve overhand and the ball must go straight across the net

• Serve underhand and the ball can go in any direction

• Serve overhand and the ball can go in any direction

Answer explanation

In pickleball, serving is underhand and the ball must go diagonally across the net. This eliminates the options of overhand serving and the serve going in any direction. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Serve underhand and the ball must go diagonally across the net'.

When can you hit the ball out of the air without letting it bounce?

• After the serve and after it bounces once on your side

• After the serve and after it bounces twice on your side

• After the serve and after it bounces three times on your side

• After the serve and without any bounces on your side

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'After the serve and after it bounces once on your side'. This is because the rules of most racket sports, including tennis and ping-pong, only allow you to hit the ball out of the air after it has bounced once on your side following the serve.

What is the non-volley zone also known as?

• The kitchen

• The baseline

• The service box

• The forecourt

Answer explanation

The non-volley zone in pickleball is commonly referred to as 'The Kitchen'. This is the area of the court closer to the net, where volleying (hitting the ball without it bouncing) is not permitted. Hence, the correct answer is 'The Kitchen'.

What happens if you hit the ball out of bounds?

• You win the rally

• You lose the rally

• You get a second chance to hit the ball

• The rally continues

Answer explanation

In most sports, hitting the ball out of bounds generally results in a loss of the rally. This is because the rules typically state that the ball must remain within the designated play area for the game to continue. Thus, the correct response is 'You lose the rally'.

What happens if your opponent hits the ball into the net?

• You win the rally

• You lose the rally

• You get a second chance to hit the ball

• The rally continues

Answer explanation

In most racket sports, if your opponent hits the ball into the net, it's considered a fault and you win the rally. This rule applies to games like tennis, badminton, and squash. The option 'You win the rally' correctly describes this outcome.

What happens if your opponent lets the ball bounce twice on their side?

• You win the rally

• You lose the rally

• You get a second chance to hit the ball

• The rally continues

Answer explanation

In tennis, when your opponent lets the ball bounce twice on their side before they return it, it is considered a double bounce. According to the rules, this means they have failed to return the ball correctly, hence you win the rally. This is why the correct answer to the question is: 'You win the rally'.

What happens if your opponent commits a kitchen violation?

• You win the rally

• You lose the rally

• You get a second chance to hit the ball

• The rally continues

Answer explanation

In the game, if your opponent commits a kitchen violation, the result is in your favor. Hence, 'You win the rally' is the correct answer. A kitchen violation is a foul in the game which gives the point to the opponent.