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Rule #1, have fun! After that, you will find the rules of the game similar to ping pong and tennis, with some rules that make pickleball totally unique. And if you’ve never played other sports, no worries, you won’t have any other rules to be confused by.

And once you have reviewed the basics, taking a beginners clinic can really help accelerate your learning. See what’s being offered on our events page.

Once you’ve learned the basics, it’s time to get out and play. However, you’ll quickly realize that you never seem to be in the right spot at the right time. This is where understanding the strategies involved in pickleball will greatly improve your game.

Now that you’ve been playing for a while, you’ve probably noticed some of your shots just don’t match the quality of the better players. Learning good technique and drilling that technique is key to taking your game to the next level.