First and foremost: Fun. Pickleball is played on a 20’ x 44’ hard court as either doubles or singles with three quadrants on either side of the net. But unlike in tennis, the quadrants are swapped, putting the service boxes at either end of the court (two squares on the left and right), rather than directly in front of the net.

The open area within seven feet of both sides of net is referred to as the “kitchen.” This is the Non-Volley Zone.

The pickleball itself is much life a hard wiffleball. Paddles can vary, but are usually plastic or similar material.