What is the origin of pickleball?

Pickleball was invented in 1965 by three fathers in Washington State who were looking for a new backyard game to play with their families on a summer day on Bainbridge Island.



To play pickleball, two or four players hit a perforated ball over a net using paddles. The ball is served diagonally across the court and players try to rally the ball back and forth over the net, similar to tennis. Points are scored by the serving team when a player on the opposing team is unable to return the ball or hits it out of bounds, or commit another fault (like hitting it out of the air in the kitchen).

What is the court size for pickleball?

The pickleball court is similar in size to a badminton court, measuring 20 feet by 44 feet for singles play. The net is positioned at a height of 36 inches at the edges and slopes to 34 inches at the center.



To play pickleball, two or four players hit a perforated ball over a net using paddles. The ball is served diagonally across the court and players try to rally the ball back and forth over the net, similar to tennis. Points are scored by the serving team when a player on the opposing team is unable to return the ball or hits it out of bounds, or commit another fault (like hitting it out of the air in the kitchen).

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