Instruction & Information
Use this page to view/download video and instruction to get started and improve your game!
BEGINNER PLAYING TIPS
- Everyone was a beginner at some point and they know what beginners go through! We know it is hard not to be intimidated, but play anyway! You will soon learn who you are comfortable playing with. Try to play with more experienced players occasionally to learn. Keep trying to improve and eliminate bad habits. It takes time!
- The scoring is difficult even when it makes sense. Don’t worry about being confused, the others on the court will help you.
- A good serve does not have to be hard and fast. Try to get it towards the back of the court but keep it in play.
- Keep your eyes laser focused on the ball. This will help you to return those fast shots.
- Speaking of fast shots – keep your paddle up! It should be up in front of your chest – not down at your side.
- Try to get up to the kitchen line as soon as possible.
- Work on keeping the ball low over the net.
- A Quick Summary of the Rules (link)
- Top 10 Pickleball Etiquette Rules (PDF download)
- Etiquette Summary
- Most important...HAVE FUN!!!!
BEGINNER INSTRUCTION
Videos-
- NEW! A Video of Beginner Basics (18 min)
- Basic/Beginner Rules of Pickleball
- 5 Basic Tips for the Complete Beginner
- 5 Basic Mistakes of Pickleball Beginners
- Basic Playing Steps
- Basic Playing Steps from WeArePickleball.com -
- 2021 Pickleball Beginner Guide eBook.pdf
- 21-Video Course for Beginners: https://wearepickleball.com/beginners/
Training videos from Coach Mike (Pouncey Tract Instructor), 2021
- Mike discusses Serving
- Mike discusses Receiving
- Mike's on-court Instruction
- Mike's on-court Instruction #2
ADVANCED PLAY INSTRUCTION
- How To Hit Topspin-Even for Beginners
- Coach Simone on Forehand Topspin Groundstrokes
- How to Beat the ‘Bangers’
- A Private Lesson with Zane Navratil (pro player)
- 5 Powerful Pickleball Tips
Doubles Strategy
ASSORTED HELPFUL DOCUMENTS
- 2023 Official Rulebook (NEW)
- 2020 USAPA Skill Rating Definitions
- The 2021 Pickleball Summit Playbook
- Skills & Drills Checklist
- 31 Quick Pickleball Tips
- **Ladder League Rules
- Guides for Buying PICKLEBALL EQUIPMENT (links)
- PICKLEBALL SHOES
- PICKLEBALL PADDLES
- Mike discusses the Best Pickleballs & Paddles (Coach Mike from Pouncy Tract Courts)