Pickleball Quiz (Multiple Choice)

Where was pickleball invented?

• Portland, Oregon

• Bainbridge Island, Washington

• Los Angeles, California

• Denver, Colorado

Who helped invent the game of pickleball?

• Three high school coaches

• A group of tennis players

• Three dads — Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum

• A group of physical education teachers

What year was pickleball created?

• 1955

• 1965

• 1975

• 1985

How does every pickleball game begin?

• With an overhand serve

• With a jump ball

• With an underhand serve made diagonally across the court

• With a coin toss

What is the “double bounce rule”?

• The ball must bounce twice on one side to score a point.

• Each team must let the ball bounce once on their side before volleying.

• The ball must bounce twice before it can be served.

• Players must bounce the ball twice before hitting it.

What is the “kitchen” in pickleball?

• The serving box

• The non-volley zone near the net

• The warm-up area

• The area where the ball must land to score a point

How many points are pickleball games typically played to?

• 7 points

• 9 points

• 11 points

• 15 points

Which of the following statements about pickleball equipment is TRUE?

• The ball is made of rubber.

• The paddle is smaller than a ping-pong paddle.

• The net is higher in the middle than at the sides.

• The paddle is larger than a ping-pong paddle but smaller than a tennis racket.

What is the main objective of playing pickleball?

• To hit the ball as hard as possible

• To score points by outplaying the opponent with accuracy, control, and strategy

• To keep the rally going as long as possible

• To hit the opponent’s body with the ball

Which sport is pickleball most similar to?

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Baseball