Understand the game
Get familiar with the court, equipment, serving and the basic goal of pickleball through the USA Pickleball overview.
New to pickleball?
Start Here. You’ll Be Playing Soon.
Pickleball is easy to begin, social by nature and fun at every skill level. Use this guide to learn the basics and take your first confident steps onto the court.
Everyone starts as a beginner
You do not need previous racquet-sport experience—just comfortable movement, basic equipment and a willingness to learn.
Your learning path
Four simple steps to get started
Learn just enough to feel comfortable, then build your skills by playing.
Learn basic rules
Review the two-bounce rule, non-volley zone and other essentials in the official rules summary.
Practice scoring
Learn when to serve, how positions change and how points are called using the scoring guide.
Get on the court
Explore Club play, beginner opportunities and the current schedule. Real games are where the rules begin to feel natural.
Beginner resources
Learn at your own pace
These trusted guides explain the sport from several helpful angles.
What Is Pickleball?
A straightforward introduction to the sport, the court and why pickleball has become so popular.
Open resourceScoring & Position
Understand the three-number doubles score, server positions and how players rotate.
Open resourceHistory of the Game
Discover how a backyard game created in Washington grew into a sport played around the world.
Open resourceRules of the Game
Review an official summary covering serving, scoring, faults, line calls and the non-volley zone.
Open resourceHow to Play
Continue into technique, strategy and additional learning resources from USA Pickleball.
Open resourceA Kid’s & Beginner’s Guide
A family-friendly overview of equipment, rules, skills and ways younger players can enjoy pickleball.
Open resourceLearn with the Club
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Bend Pickleball Club offers a welcoming community, organized play and opportunities to build confidence alongside other players.
Review the current schedule for beginner and skill-level play.
Learn how Round Robin and other Club formats work before registering.
Use CourtReserve to find eligible events and organized playing opportunities.
Before your first game
A few helpful basics
Wear court shoes
Choose supportive athletic shoes with good side-to-side stability. Running shoes are designed primarily for forward movement.
Bring water
Bend’s dry climate and outdoor play make hydration important, even on cooler days.
Arrive early
Give yourself time to find the correct court, warm up and understand the session’s rotation or format.
Ready to take the next step?
Explore membership or review the current schedule to see what is happening at Pine Nursery Park.
