Rules of Pickleball

What is Pickleball?

• A form of tennis

• A racket sport similar to tennis, badminton & table tennis

• A variation of racquetball

• A type of badminton

What is the objective of pickleball?

• To score points by hitting the ball over the net

• To keep the ball in play for the longest time

• To serve the ball the farthest

• To hit the ball into a specific area on the court

What does the "two bounce rule" state?

• The server must wait for two bounces before hitting the ball

• Both teams must let the ball bounce twice before hitting

• The ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed

• Players can hit twice in succession

What is considered the "kitchen" in pickleball?

• The area where the players serve

• The non-volley zone near the net

• The storage area for paddles

• The spectator area

Which of the following plays an important role in the scoring of pickleball?

• Points can be scored only by the serving team

• Points can be scored by either team

• Points are not scored in intermediate games

• Points are deducted for faults

In pickleball, how many players typically play on a court in doubles format?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

What is an essential skill for serving in pickleball?

• The ability to hit the ball overhand

• Serving must be done underhand

• You must serve from the baseline

• Both feet must be off the ground when serving

When is a player allowed to enter the non-volley zone (kitchen)?

• After the ball has bounced on their side

• Only during a serve

• To retrieve a ball that has bounced

• Players are never allowed to enter the kitchen

What happens when the ball hits the net during a serve, but still goes over to the other side?

• The serve is considered a fault

• The serve is valid and the point continues

• The serve is replayed

• The game is stopped

How is a point scored in pickleball?

• Only when the serving team wins a rally

• When either team fails to return the ball properly

• Only during a volley

• It is not scored