{"id":4003,"date":"2026-06-15T22:12:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/basics\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T23:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:01:49","slug":"basics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Pickleball for the first time"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PICKLEBALL 101<\/p>\n\n

Pickleball for the first time<\/h1>\n\n

From the rules and gear to how to find a court. Arranged in the order to read them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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01<\/p>\n\n

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What is pickleball?<\/a><\/p>\n\n

The whole picture of the sport in 3 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Must-read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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02<\/p>\n\n

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Basic rules and scoring<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Serve, rally, and how to count points<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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03<\/p>\n\n

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How to use the kitchen (NVZ)<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Avoid the most common faults<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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04<\/p>\n\n

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Get your first gear together<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Paddle, shoes, and ball<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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05<\/p>\n\n

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Find a court and join in<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Trial sessions and open play<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Glossary<\/p>\n\n

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dink<\/a><\/p>\n\n

The third shot<\/a><\/p>\n\n

NVZ<\/a><\/p>\n\n

DUPR<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Rally score<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once you've read up, go hit some balls<\/p>\n\n

Find a trial session or open play near you<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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