Pickleball – Basic Rules

Serve
Only one serve is allowed. Players serve underhand, hitting below the waist, and must land the serve diagonally into the opponent's court. Even if the ball touches the net, it is valid as long as it clears the "kitchen line."

Scoring
Only the serving team can score points. Each fault by the opponent earns 1 point. The game is won by the first team to reach 11 points, win by 2.

Two Bounce Rule
After the serve, both teams must let the ball bounce once before returning. After this, volleys (hitting the ball without a bounce) are allowed.

Kitchen Rule (Non-Volley Zone)
Volleys are prohibited in the "kitchen" area near the net. Stepping into the kitchen after a volley is considered a fault. However, players may hit balls that have bounced within this zone.

Drop Shot
The drop shot, a gentle shot that lands just over the net, is an important technique used to advance toward the net. It helps neutralize powerful shots from the opponent and creates an advantage in play.