Nov '24 • Questions
How to play pickleball singles?
I've seen a lot of questions about singles pickleball lately, so I thought I'd share some tips and rules for those looking to try it out. Here's a quick guide on how to play pickleball singles:
1. Court setup: Same as doubles, 20' x 44' court with a 7' non-volley zone (kitchen) on each side of the net.
2. Scoring:
- Games are typically played to 11 points, win by 2
- Only the serving player can score points
- Score is called as two numbers: [server's score]-[receiver's score]
3. Serving:
- Server starts on the right side when their score is even, left side when odd
- Serve diagonally across the court
- Only one serve attempt (no second server like in doubles)
- The 0-0-2 starting rule doesn't apply in singles
4. Gameplay:
- After the serve, players can move anywhere on their side of the court
- Same rules apply for the double-bounce rule and kitchen violations
5. Strategy tips:
- Serve deep to keep your opponent back
- Try to get to the kitchen line first for better court control
- Use the whole court - angles and drop shots are your friends
- Stay mobile and be prepared to cover the entire court
6. Fitness:
- Singles is more physically demanding than doubles
- Work on your cardio and agility for better court coverage
7. Mental game:
- Stay focused - you don't have a partner to rely on
- Be patient and wait for good opportunities to attack
Remember, singles pickleball is a great way to improve your overall game and fitness. It forces you to work on all aspects of your play and can really help your doubles game too.
Has anyone here played singles regularly? What tips would you add for beginners?
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