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Rules of pickleball explained here for beginners. How to score the first score in a singles or doubles game, how many points does it take to win, how to serve and what is not allowed in the kitchen plus more discussed. Tips and tricks to playing properly and scoring the most points.

In an indoor setting that almost resembles a Pickleball Open Play, three players are engaged on blue tennis courts. One is poised to serve; another stands ready, while a third observer watches from the foreground. A black fence encloses the action-packed scene.
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What is Pickleball Open Play

ByJustine May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Pickleball Open Play This is a casual, drop-in style format where players come together to enjoy matches without the constraints of formal tournaments or pre-arranged games. It’s a great opportunity for players to meet new opponents, practice their skills, and…

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A rules sheet for Pickleball with sections for Serving, Scoring, Double Bounce, Kitchen, and Ball Out of Bounds. Each section provides brief guidelines for playing the game. Pickleball Rules is written at the top with a polka dot pattern.
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Free Printable Pickleball Rules

ByJustine March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Here is a free printable pickleball rules sheet for beginners or tournaments for you. Now you can use this to post as a reminder as to what is allowed in the game and how to earn points in order to…

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Four people are playing pickleball indoors on a blue court, engaged in a lively doubles match. The facility boasts bright lighting and a high ceiling, perfect for executing what is rally scoring in pickleball with precision as the game intensifies on each side of the net.
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What is Rally Scoring in Pickleball

ByJustine January 8, 2025May 23, 2025

Rally Scoring in Pickleball Rally scoring in sports in general is an alternative scoring system where a point is awarded on every rally, regardless of which team serves. This differs from traditional rules of pickleball scoring, where only the serving…

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People playing pickleball indoors on blue courts. Two women are in the foreground, facing two opponents. The facility, perfect for showcasing what pickleball is all about, has high ceilings and multiple courts visible in the background.
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What is a Dink in Pickleball

ByJustine December 18, 2024

What is a Dink in Pickleball? A dink in pickleball is a very soft yet controlled shot that is hit from near the net (typically within the non volley zone, or “kitchen” as it is called) landing just over the…

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A group of people playing pickleball indoors on blue courts, where the starting score of a doubles game is 0-0-2. A woman in a pink shirt stands at the net, preparing to hit the ball, while others watch from behind the fence. The court is marked with the number 6.
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What is the Starting Score of a Doubles Pickleball Game

ByJustine December 10, 2024January 8, 2025

How to Score in a Doubles Pickleball Game At the beginning when you are learning how to play pickleball, scoring is a bit confusing for everyone. Once you understand it will become second nature once it is your turn to…

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A person stands ready on an indoor pickleball court, viewed through a chain-link fence. The court, framed by industrial lighting and walls, is alive with anticipation. An opponent waits across the net, embodying the competitive spirit measured by DUPR in pickleball.
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What is DUPR in Pickleball

ByJustine December 8, 2024December 11, 2024

What does DUPR Stand for? In the world of pickleball this acronym used in this very popular sport stands for Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating system. In short terms it is a global rating system used to measure a player’s skill…

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