20 Questions
Which type of play is typically the most common in pickleball?
Doubles
What is the maximum number of serve attempts allowed per server?
1
Which of the following statements about the drop serve in pickleball is true?
There are no restrictions for hitting the pickleball below the waist
During the first service sequence of each new game, how many serves does each player on the serving doubles team have?
One serve
In singles, when does the server serve from the left side (odd) court?
When the score is odd
When does the server switch sides after scoring a point?
After every two points
What is the purpose of the non-volley zone in pickleball?
To prevent players from smashing the ball
Which type of play is typically the most common in pickleball?
Doubles
During the first service sequence of each new game, how many serves does each player on the serving doubles team have?
Two
When does the server switch sides after scoring a point?
After every rally
During a game of pickleball, when does the first server lose the serve?
After committing a fault
In doubles pickleball, how many faults must a team commit to lose the serve to the opposing team?
Two
What is the purpose of the two bounce rule in pickleball?
To extend rallies
What happens if a player steps into the non-volley zone while volleying a ball?
It is a fault
Which line divides each side of the pickleball court into two service courts?
Center line
What is the purpose of the double bounce rule in pickleball?
To ensure both teams have a fair chance to start volleying the ball
What is the non-volley zone in pickleball also known as?
The kitchen
Which line divides each side of the pickleball court into two service courts?
Center line
What is the purpose of the double bounce rule in pickleball?
To ensure a fair start to the rally
What happens if a player steps into the non-volley zone while volleying a ball?
The player loses the point
Study Notes
Pickleball Rules and Gameplay
- The most common type of play in pickleball is doubles play.
- A server has two serve attempts per turn, known as faults, before the serve is lost.
- The drop serve is a type of serve where the paddle is dropped and the ball is allowed to bounce before being hit.
- In doubles, each player on the serving team has two serves during the first service sequence of each new game.
- In singles, the server serves from the left side (odd) court when the score is odd.
- The server switches sides after scoring a point.
- The non-volley zone (NVZ) is the area on both sides of the net, extending 7 feet from the net to the sidelines, where players are not allowed to volley the ball.
Serving and Scoring
- The first server loses the serve when they or their partner faults twice.
- In doubles pickleball, a team loses the serve if they commit two faults.
- The serve is lost when the serving team fails to win a rally.
Non-Volley Zone and Double Bounce Rule
- The non-volley zone (NVZ), also known as the "kitchen," is the area on both sides of the net where players are not allowed to volley the ball.
- If a player steps into the non-volley zone while volleying a ball, it is a fault.
- The double bounce rule states that the ball must bounce twice before being volleyed, which prevents players from volleying the ball in the air.
Court Layout
- The centerline divides each side of the pickleball court into two service courts.
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