Pickleball Quiz Key Points

Serving

Must be underhand and served diagonally into the opposite service box.

Serving Team

Only the serving team can score points.

Game Points

Games usually go to 11 points, but you must win by 2 points.

Double Bounce Rule

After the serve, the ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed.

Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone)

The 7-foot no-volley zone near the net where you cannot volley while standing inside or on the kitchen line.

Kitchen Entry

You can enter the kitchen after the ball bounces.

Faults in Pickleball

Includes volleying in the kitchen, letting the ball bounce twice on your side, hitting the ball out of bounds, and serving faults.

Serve Rotation in Doubles

At the start, only one player serves for the serving team, and after losing a rally, the second server serves.

Court Size

20 feet by 44 feet.

Net Height

36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center.

Paddle Material

Paddle is made of wood or composite, NOT a tennis racket.

Balls Landing on the Line

Balls landing on the line are considered in.

Let Serve

If the ball hits the net on a serve and lands in the correct service box, it is a let serve and replayed.

Score Even or Odd

When the score is even, the server serves from the right side; when odd, from the left side.