Pickleball Rules and Gameplay Essentials

What is the 'kitchen' in pickleball also known as?

• The no volley zone

• The service area

• The baseline

• The sideline

What happens if you hit a volley inside the no volley zone?

• You commit a foot fault

• The point is replayed

• You win the rally

• You get a second chance

Where must your feet be when serving in pickleball?

• On the baseline

• Inside the kitchen

• Behind the baseline

• Outside the sideline

What must you do after hitting a serve in pickleball?

• Stay behind the baseline

• Run to the net

• Step into the kitchen

• Move to the sideline

When is a ball considered out in pickleball?

• When it lands in the kitchen

• When it lands outside the court

• When it lands on the line

• When it hits the net

In doubles pickleball, when do you switch sides with your partner?

• After every serve

• After every point scored

• After every rally

• After every fault

What is the starting score for the first server in a doubles game?

• 0-0-1

• 1-0-2

• 0-0-2

• 1-0-1

What is a key strategy in doubles pickleball?

• Stay at the baseline

• Serve and volley

• Get close to the kitchen line

• Hit the ball high

In singles pickleball, from which side do you serve if your score is even?

• Center

• Right side

• Left side

• Any side

What is a basic strategy for singles pickleball?

• Hit the ball to your opponent

• Hit the ball away from your opponent

• Serve and volley

• Stay in the kitchen