Pickleball Flashcards
What is pickle ball?
a simple paddle game played using a special perforated, slow- moving ball over a tennis-type net on a badminton-sized court
Serving the ball
the ball is served underhand without bouncing it off the court and is served diagonally to the opponent’s service court
How are points scored?
Points are scored by the serving side only and occur when the opponent faults (fails to return ball, hits ball out of bounds etc.). The server continues to serve, alternating service courts, until server fails.
Who wins (how many points)?
the first side scoring 11 points and leading by at least a 2 point margin wins. For example, if both sides are tied at 10 points then play continues until one side wins by 2 points
Double bounce rule
following serve, each side must make at least one groundstroke, prior to volleying the ball (hitting it before it has bounced).
Non- Volley Zone
a player cannot volley a ball while standing within the non- volley zone.
the court shall be…
a rectangle 20 feet wide and 44 feet long for both singles and double matches
net height
3 ft
Baselines
The bass lines are the lines parallel to the net at each end of the court
Sidelines
The linest perpendicular to the net on each side of the court
Non-volley line
The line is the line on each side of the net between the sidelines and parallel to the net. These lines are located 7ft from the net.
Carry
Hitting the ball in such a way that it does not bounce away from the paddle but tends to be carried along on the face of the paddle during its foward
Cross-court
The court diagonally opposite your court
Dead ball
A dead ball is declared after a fault
Dink shot
A soft shot that is intended to arc over the net and land within the non volley zone
Double hit
One side hitting the ball twice before it is returned over net. Double hits may occur by one player or could involve both players on a team.
Drop shot
A groundstroke shot that falls short of opponents net.
Drop shot volley
A volley shot that is designed to “kill” the speed of the ball and return it short near the net, to an opponent positioned at or near the baseline. This shot is especially effective when initiated close to the non-volley line.
Fault
Any action that stops play because of a rule violation
Groundstroke
Hitting the ball after one bounce
Half volley
A ground stroke shot where the pile contacts the ball immediately after it bounces it from the court and the for the ball rises twitch potential height
Hinder
Any element or occurrence that affects play. Example, a stay ball that ent
Dink shot
A soft shot that is intended to arc over the net and land within the non-volley zone.
Double hit
one side hitting the ball twice before it is returned over net. Double hits may occur by one player or could involve both players on a team.
Drop Shot
A soft shot that is intended to arc over the net and land within the non-volley zone
Drop Shot
A groundstroke shot that falls short of the opponents position
Drop Shot volley
A volley shot that is designed to “kill” the speed of the ball and return it short, near the net, to an opponent positioned at or near the baseline. This shot is especially effective when initiated close to the non volley line
Fault
Is any action that stops play because of rule violation
Groundstroke
hitting the ball after one bounce
half volley
a groundstroke shot where the paddle contacts the ball immediately after it bounces from the court and before the ball rises to its potential height.
hinder
any element or occurrence that affects play. Examples: a stray ball that enters the court or people who disrupt play by walking across the court.
Let
A serve that hits the net cord and lands in the service court. Let may also refer to a rally that must be replayed for any reason
Lob
A shot that returns the ball as high and deep as possible, forcing the opposing side back to the baseline.
Second Serve
Condition when a serving team begins the game or subsequently loses the first of its two allocated serves.
Overhead slam/smash
a hard, overhand shot usually resulting from an opponent’s lob, high return, or high bounce
Passing shot
A volley or groundstroke shot that is aimed at a distance from the player and is designed to prevent return of the ball
