Pickleball
What are the max amount of people you can play with?
You can I either play singles or doubles depending on what you choose to.
What is the object called that players hit over the net?
A shuttlecock, also called a birdie
What piece of equipment do tennis players use to hit the ball?
A strung racket.
What do pickleball, tennis, and badminton all use?
A net.
What do players try to hit over the net?
A ball or shuttlecock.
What equipment do you need to play?
A solid paddle.
Do you let the shuttlecock bounce before hitting it?
No. You hit it before it touches the ground.
What are the first three point scores in a traditional tennis game?
15, 30, and 40.
Which two sports use a ball?
Pickleball and tennis.
What skill do all three sports require?
Hand eye coordination.
What is the nickname for the nonvolley zone near the net?
The kitchen.
What type of racket is used in badminton?
A lightweight racket with strings.
How many games does a player usually need to win a standard set?
Six games, usually with a lead of two games, unless a tiebreak or other format applies.
Which sport uses a shuttlecock instead of a ball?
Badminton.
What happens if the object lands outside the court?
It is usually out of bounds.
How long and wide is a standard pickleball court?
44 feet long and 20 feet wide.
How many points usually win a standard badminton game?
21 points, with a two point lead needed unless the game reaches the 30 point cap.
How does a tennis serve usually differ from a pickleball serve?
A tennis serve is usually hit overhead; a pickleball volley serve must follow underhand-style contact rules.
What is one major difference between pickleball and tennis?
Pickleball uses a paddle, while tennis uses a strung racket.
What are the three sports called?
Pickleball, tennis, and badminton.
What must happen to the serve and return before players can volley?
Each must bounce once.
Can badminton be played in singles and doubles?
Yes, with one or two players on each side.
who is the best womens tennis player of all time?
Serena Williams
Name one similarity and one difference among all three sports.
All use a net, but they use different equipment.
Why are all three sports considered net sports?
Players hit an object over a net into the opponent's court.