Pickleball
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Want to take your Pickleball games to the next level? Join one of Chip Shots Pickleball leagues in Rochester, Minnesota to put your drop shot skills to the test! Even if you are just starting out or you are a skilled player see how the Chip Shot league community can give a whole new level of fun and excitement to the game.
Pickleball Terms
New to the game or are unsure of the proper terms? We have you covered – see our list of important pickleball terms and rules to start your match!
Ace
A serve not returned by your opponent.
Backspin/Slice/Chop
A shot where the player has made the ball spin opposite its flight direction in the air.
Champion Shot
A shot that bounces twice (in non volley zone).
Dead Ball
A ball hit after the point is over.
Dillball
An inbounds shot that has bounced once. This is a live ball.
Drop Shot
A shot that makes it over the net, then falls before the opposite team.
Dink Shot
An over-the-net shot that lands inside the non-volley zone.
Non-volley zone/kitchen
The 14-foot area at the center of the court. The no-volley zone extends 7 feet on either side of the net.
Volley
A shot hit before the ball hits the ground.
Champion Shot
A two-bounce shot hit inside the kitchen.
Falafel
A low-power short shot.
Fault
A rule violation that stops play.
Let
A serving shot that clips the net. To be replayed, as in tennis.
OPA!
Something exclaimed after the 3rd shot is hit, signifying the start of open volleying.
Paddle
Pickleball term for racquet.
Pickle!
A pre-serve notification to other players.
Pickled
A loss without scoring.
Pickledome
The court where a tournament’s championship match is played.
Pickler
Someone obsessed with pickleball.
Smash
Overhead serve.
Two bounce rule
After a serve, the ball must bounce before being hit back, and then again before returning. After these two bounces, volleying can begin.
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