PICKLEBALL blog

The 3.0 pickleball skill level is super fun and highly competitive.  It is the first level of Intermediate play. Let’s go!

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New to pickleball?  Just trying to understand all the terms being used?  Here is an overview of a bunch of terms you’ll hear around the pickleball court. 

Serving in pickleball is critical and one of the first skills worked on by beginner players. Serving starts the point and is done by all players on the court.

If you are a pickleball beginner, scoring might be the strangest part of the game. Keep playing and you’ll get used to it quickly. There are a couple simple items to remember.

Pickleball is a paddle sport with elements similar to several sports: badminton, table tennis, racquetball and tennis. It’s played with solid paddles made of composite materials along with a perforated polymer ball.

For those who are looking to play pickleball singles, get ready to sweat.  There’s a lot over movement to cover the court and finesse in your shots.  Pickleball singles is quite different that doubles, for obvious reasons – you’re all alone, however understanding pickleball singles strategy elements is essential for your enjoyment and success.

Pickleball court dimensions: 44 feet long and 20 feet wide.  Actually, when tennis clubs convert a standard tennis court with side and baseline space, four pickleball courts can be created! 

Like all sports, in pickleball there are varying skill levels.  The most common ratings you’ll hear about are 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0, however ratings can vary from 1.0 to 5.0, and professional.