Strategy
How do you win more rallies, from the serve to the kitchen line?
Guides
How Do You Return Serve in Pickleball?
Stand 2-3 feet behind the baseline, let the serve bounce, and hit a deep return through the middle that lands 2-3 feet inside the baseline. Then move to the kitchen line at once. Deep keeps the serving team back.
How to Keep Score in Pickleball Without Stopping Play
Call the score once before each serve, in three numbers like 4-2-1, then pause so everyone can confirm it. Check odd and even on the court and you rarely need to stop play.
How Do You Dink in Pickleball?
A dink is a slow, soft shot that just clears the net and drops into the kitchen. Stand balanced near the line, use a relaxed grip, a short swing and a low finish, and aim at a spot so the other team has to hit up.
