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Basic Rules of Pickleball

The popular sport of pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is typically played in doubles format, though it can also be played in singles one-on-one format. The objective of the game is to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net and into the opponent's court in a way that they are unable to return the ball.

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Below are some of the basic rules of pickleball. There are many other intricacies and variations in the sport, including different types of serves, variations in scoring, and different strategies for playing the game.



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