Pickleball Rules and Scoring

How do players decide which team serves first in Pickleball?

• They flip a coin.

• They play rock-paper-scissors.

• They choose which team will serve first.

• The home team always serves first.

Which player on the serving team starts the match by serving the ball?

• The player on the left side of the court.

• The player on the right side of the court.

• The player closest to the net.

• The player furthest from the net.

What is the score announced at the very beginning of a Pickleball game?

• 0-0-1

• 0-0-2

• 1-0-0

• 0-1-1

Where must a legal serve land on the opponent's side of the court?

• Anywhere on the court.

• In the kitchen (non-volley zone).

• In the opposing team's service box.

• Behind the baseline.

What are the two main types of serves allowed in Pickleball?

• Overhand serve and underhand serve.

• Volley serve and drop serve.

• Forehand serve and backhand serve.

• Toss serve and bounce serve.

How many times must the ball bounce on the opponent's side after the serve and the return before players can hit it out of the air?

• Zero times.

• One time.

• Two times.

• Three times.

Which team is able to score points in Pickleball?

• Only the serving team.

• Only the returning team.

• Both teams can score points.

• The team that wins the rally.

What is another name for the "kitchen" area on a Pickleball court?

• The scoring zone.

• The non-volley zone.

• The serving zone.

• The safety zone.