Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong. It is played on a court similar in size to a doubles badminton court, and with a hard paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
The game is played by two or four players, and the objective is to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court while trying to make it difficult for the opponent to return the ball. Points are scored when the ball hits the ground in the opponent’s court, or when the opponent is unable to return the ball.
Pickleball is a popular sport that is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is often played in outdoor parks or indoor sports facilities and can be played on a variety of surfaces, including concrete, wood, or grass.
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Pickleball is played on a rectangular court that measures 20 feet by 44 feet for doubles and 20 feet by 34 feet for singles. The court is divided in half by a net that is hung at a height of 36 inches at the center and 34 inches at the edges.
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The ball used in pickleball is made of polymer and is about the size of a golf ball. It is hollow and has holes, which makes it easier to grip with the paddle and allows it to bounce lower than a tennis ball.
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The paddles used in pickleball are made of wood, graphite, or composite materials, and are typically smaller and lighter than tennis racquets.
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Pickleball can be played as singles (one player on each side) or doubles (two players on each side). In doubles, players can stand anywhere on their side of the court, but in singles, players must stand within the boundary lines on the right side of the court.
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The serve in pickleball is similar to the serve in tennis, but there are some differences. The serve must be made underhand and must be hit diagonally into the opponent’s court. The serve must also land within the diagonal service box on the opponent’s side of the court.
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The rules of pickleball are similar to those of tennis, but there are some key differences. For example, in pickleball, players are not allowed to volley the ball (hit it before it bounces), and the ball must be allowed to bounce before it is hit back over the net.
