Pickleball Basics Quiz

Study Notes

Pickleball is a paddle sport using a specially designed perforated ball.
The court size is 20 feet by 44 feet, featuring a tennis-like net.
Courts are divided into service areas, with non-volley zones included.
The ball is served diagonally to the opponent's receiving court.
Points are scored exclusively by the serving team; a player loses a point by failing to return the ball or committing a fault.
The first team to score 11 points and lead by at least a 2-point margin wins.

Pickleball can be played in singles or doubles format.
Emphasizes cooperation, courtesy, and fair play among players.
Players typically avoid wearing clothing that matches the ball color to maintain visibility and fairness.

Dimensions are 20 feet (6.10 m) wide and 44 feet (13.41 m) long for both singles and doubles.
Lines are 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide, contrasting distinctly with the court surface.

Baselines: Lines parallel to the net at each end of the court.
Sidelines: Lines perpendicular to the net on each court side.
Non-Volley Zone (NVZ): Area bounded by a line 7 feet (2.13 m) from the net, crucial for preventing volleys.
Service Courts: Areas beyond NVZ, including centerline and sidelines.
Centerline: Divides courts into odd and even service areas.
Right/Even Court: Service area on the right side when facing the net.
Left/Odd Court: Service area on the left side when facing the net.

Balls feature 26 to 40 circular holes, with design meeting specific flight characteristics.

Paddles must be made from safe, rigid materials, unrestricted in thickness.
Paddles should not exceed a combined length and width of 24 inches (60.96 cm) and a length of 17 inches (43.18 cm).

Groundstroke: A shot made after the ball has bounced; includes various shot types like dinks.
Volley: A shot taken before the ball touches the ground; cannot be executed in the NVZ.
Dink: A soft groundstroke played near the net, characterized by a gentle arc over the net with various shot variations.