Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Players use a solid paddle made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport that appeals to players of all ages and abilities.
Instructional Videos
There are several great videos that explain the game and can help you get started.
Introduction to Pickleball
- Pickleball Rules: The definitive beginner’s resource to how to play pickleball by PlayPickleball.com (2:17 minutes).
Keeping Score
- Pickleball Scoring: What you need to know to get started by PlayPickleball.com (3:32 minutes)
Strategy and Court Position
- Doubles Pickleball Strategy 101-How to Play Smart Pickleball, Ten Tips by Joe Baker (29:21 minutes). Joe Baker is a master of strategy. This video is worth watching and re-watching.
- Where Should I Stand? Pickleball Court Positioning Guide by PickleballCentral (5:31 minutes)
- Doubles Pickleball Strategy 108: Get Low to Win Big by Joe Baker (8:41 minutes)
Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone)
- Three Myths About Being in the Kitchen by Pickleball Channel (3:04 minutes)
- The Most Complete Pickleball Non Volley Zone Rule Video by Pickleball Channel (6:55 minutes)
Selecting Appropriate Footwear
- Choosing the Correct Pickleball Shoes by One More Game Pickleball Club (11:13 minutes)
Selecting a Paddle
- Pickleball Paddle Guide: Watch This Before You Buy Your Next Paddle by Pickleball Effect (9:23 minutes)
Pickleball Rules
- The USA Pickleball Association has an excellent rules summary.
- Here is the best line call summary I’ve seen.
Instructor-Led Clinics
- No new-player clinics are scheduled at this time.
Check out our resources page for links to the full USAPA rulebook as well as links to skill-focused instructional videos.