Getting Started
When learning how to play pickleball, start by reviewing the required equipment, game setup, rules, and scoring system. Once you grasp these fundamentals, you can enjoy the game.
Equipment Required to Play Pickleball
All you need to play pickleball is:
A pickleball paddle: There are several different pickleball paddles to choose from, so find the one that best fits your play style.
A pickleball court: A pickleball court is shorter than courts for other sports and has a low net.
Friends: You can play pickleball with two players as singles or with four as doubles. If you don't know anyone interested in playing the sport, you can visit a Greater Philadelphia Y facility with pickleball open play and find other members to enjoy games with.
A pickleball: A small plastic ball with holes in it.
Comfortable clothes and shoes: Choose sports apparel that is comfortable, maneuverable and moisture-wicking. Wear comfortable tennis shoes so you don't slip on the court.
How to Setup a Pickleball Game
You play pickleball on a court that is 20 feet(610cm) by 44 feet(1341cm) with a net that is 34 inches(86.4cm) high at the center and 36 inches(91.5cm) high at the end-posts.
The court has the following sections:
The non-volley zone or kitchen is the area in the center of the court. On each side, there's a non-volley line.
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The right service area is the square to the right. The left service area is next to the right service area.
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The baselines are the straight lines at the end of the service areas. Each player stands behind the baselines on their side of the court to start the game. The centerlines are the lines dividing the right and left service areas. The sidelines are the lines on the sides of the right and left service areas.
