Pickleball 101: The Basics

Perhaps you are a beginner and have only been playing pickleball for a relatively short period. Perhaps you’ve never picked up a paddle. In either case, the following Pickleball 101 resources will help you navigate the basic “what,” “where” and “how” of pickleball. Of course, the “who” is “you” and the “when” is “now!!!” See you on the courts!!!

Pickleball Scoring

Keeping score in a pickleball game can be a little intimidating – particularly for the pickleball beginner. But it doesn’t have to be.  What do the three numbers mean? When can points be scored? When do I rotate with my partner? Learn the answers to these and many more questions in the Pickleball 101 scoring primers below.

Rules & Rule Clarifications

Heated discussion is a seemingly frequent occurrence on the pickleball courts. Many know some rules. Few, however, are well-versed in all the rules. Click here to be taken to a page that includes rule clarifications and interpretations for many of the common – and not-so-common – scenarios that happen on the pickleball court.  

Pickleball Equipment

Choosing the right equipment and accessories to play pickleball can be challenging for a pickleball newbie. What paddle should I buy? What’s the preferred ball that people play with? What shoes should I wear? Learn the answers to these and many more questions in the Pickleball equipment posts below.