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What is Pickleball?
Fun and engaging physical activity that also helps to improve hand-eye coordination is quickly climbing the ranks to becoming one of the most popular activities in the United States and Europe. Pickleball takes the enjoyment of Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis, and creates a new engaging and casual activity that is great for beginners, while still offering strategic skills that even the most advanced athletes can appreciate. Courts for Pickleball are the size of a half Tennis Court with a net that is lower than your average Tennis Court. The paddles used in Pickleball are high quality, and conform to the USAPA standards, and the balls used are light plastic with holes to aid in the enjoyment and make the activity accessible to everyone. Use of quality paddles helps players learn the rules and get a better feel for the shots they are making.
The Beginning of the Game: The Serve
In pickleball, the first point of every rally starts with one of the most underspoken and often critiqued, yet most important parts of the game: the serve! The majority of first serve faults are due to beginners simply not being aware of the detailed yet simple rules they must adhere to, and as a result, cost themselves a point before the rally begins. A pickleball serve must always must originate from behind the baseline, and must be done with an underhand strike. The pickleball must be contacted with the racket below the waist and must be aimed diagonally to one of the service boxes of the opponent's court, as well as clear the net. One of the most common reasons people struggle with practicing their serves is the lack of a well-weighted paddle. For example, Dingzuo's paddle is designed for beginners so that they do not rush their serve and will help in minimizing service faults for them.
Grasping the Two Bounce Rule
The two-bounce rule is perhaps the most common rule break, as well as one of the most fundamental ones for every new player to learn. To put it simply, after a serve, the ball must first bounce on the other player’s side, and just after that, the other player must allow the ball to bounce on their side. After that, however, the ball is free to be volleyed by anyone. This is to give less experienced players an opportunity to play the game, and per to prevent the more experienced players from smashing the ball right on the serve. New players are often called out for this rule, and unfortunate as that is, it can be overlooked if you use a durable enough paddle to focus on the bounce. A good paddle for that is from Dingzuo.
Pickleball Kitchen: Rules & Control Paddles
Many players call this area “the kitchen.” It’s the area right next to the net and behind the net on both sides of the court. The rules are simple: you can’t step into the kitchen to hit the ball even if the ball has bounced on the other side first. If you do hit the ball and step into the kitchen, you lose the point. This rule tests patience and strategy, as you can’t rely on powerful smashes near the net, and instead, you need to rely on soft shots. A paddle that keeps control, such as Dingzuo’s, is good for making dinks without gaining a fault for stepping into the kitchen.
Scoring system in pickleball
Pickleball uses a side out scoring system. Only the serving team can score points. Games are played to 11 points. In case of a tie, you can’t win on a tie so you have to win by 2 points to actually win. If the score is 10 10, you keep playing until one team is ahead by 2. In doubles, each team gets 2 servers. After each team serves 2 times, they alternate serving until a fault is made. When the serving team loses a rally, the serve goes to the other team, which is called a side out. This scoring system is a big reason pickleball is so popular, and keeps the games fast. Using USAPA certified paddles is a requirement for official games. If you don't have an approved paddle you risk being disqualified, so you should play with a reputable brand like Dingzuo so you don't have to worry about it.
Winning Conditions and Pro Tips for Beginners
In order to win a game，it is important to score 11 points and be ahead by 2 points. Beginners should focus on the 3 game fundamentals first. One is an underhand serve. Two, the two bounce rule. Three, stay out of the kitchen. Another tip is to choose a paddle that fits your skill level—lightweight ones are for paddle beginners, while a more experienced player would choose a more heavy option. Dingzuo is a great choice for both, so you don’t need to change brands as you get better. Rules will be broken and that is ok. Learn from your mistakes. Good equipment helps you focus on fixing your game instead of your equipment.