Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It is a game that is appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels.

• Rule 1: No volleying in "the kitchen" ...
• Rule 2: There must be one bounce per side. ...
• Rule 3: You must serve at the baseline. ...
• Rule 4: Serves cannot land in the non-volley zone. ...
• Rule 5: The game ends at 11, 15, or 21 points.

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The only equipment required is a court, net, paddle, and pickleball. Two rules set pickleball apart from other paddle sports: The double-bounce rule, in which a served ball has to bounce once before it can be returned, and the first hit by the serving team must also bounce before it's returned.