What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is fun, social, and friendly! The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game.

The Basics

Ready to dip your toes into the fantastic world of this addictive sport? No need to try and digest all the rules at once. Ease into the game and start with the basics – the foundation of pickleball fun!

Here are the 8 basics of playing pickleball:

    1. You can play pickleball singles or doubles
    2. Only the server or serving team can score a point
    3. The first server is chosen at random, usually by a coin toss
    4. The ball needs to bounce once per side after the serve 
    5. Only underhanded serves are allowed for volley serves
    6. You have to serve behind the baseline
    7. The ball has to stay in bounds
    8. The game ends at 11 or more points 

You’re on your way to becoming a pickleball maestro! With these 8 simple rules, you’ll ace your game and have a blast on the pickleball court. As you dive deeper into the world of pickleball, you’ll unlock even more awesome moves and become a real pickleball ace! So grab that paddle, call your friends, and let’s serve up some pickleball excitement! Game on, pickleball peeps!

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Swindon Pickleball aims to promote and advance the game of Pickleball in the Swindon area as an exciting game for all ages and abilities

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