Rules & Scoring

While pickleball is easy to learn, understanding the official rules and scoring system is essential for fair and competitive play.

The 5 Golden Rules

  • The ball must stay inbounds.
  • There should be one bounce per side (Double Bounce Rule).
  • You must serve at the baseline.
  • The serve can't land in the no-volley zone (kitchen).
  • The game ends at 11, 15, or 21 points.

Detailed Rules Breakdown

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