I must have watched a dozen of videos trying to explain pickleball rules and I was still as dumb as when I started. I agree with others, this is definitely the best video I've watched! I am now confident to go on the court. Thank you.
If you are accustomed to tennis rules, then it's difficult to understand pickelball rules. The issue for me is trying to understand why some of the rules are the way they are. It takes away the fun of playing when you're always thinking rather than playing. I like singles way more !
Without a doubt the best video I have seen explaining to a beginner how to play Pickleball. I took a lesson and this video did a far better job explaining the basics of how to play and how to keep score than my private lesson did. Thank you for posting this video🙂
Totally agree with everyone! THE BEST intro to pickleball rules video! Clearly explained, short and concise! Would love to see more pickleball videos from Robert! Thank you!
Just to be clear, and make sure I understand. When the first serve of the game occurs, it’s 0-0-2, and your partner (server 1) is skipped after side out? With that said, you’re always server 2, even though you were the first server? Great video btw, thanks for the content.
This video is the best in explaining the basics of pickleball!!! I assist members of our local Senior Center in learning the game. I recommend this video to all beginners!!
I landed on the correct video. Awesome explanation, I have couple of questions. (1) In case of doubles, When the ball returns after a serve , any one in the team can hit the ball? (2) Can team partners switch boxes during play. (3) What is the size of the court ?
Best pickle ball rules video! Thank you for your comprehensive video of the rules. I have found other videos miss one or more of the finer points of the game!
Hi! Quick question. Say the first server serves the ball and our team faults. Does the second server start on the left side? Or does each server have to start on the right side? Asking because we were having a friendly debate about this last week and I want to make sure are playing accurately. Also would you be able to make a more in depth video about the odd and even/1st and second server rules if you haven't already? Thanks in advance!
!!!Excellent!!! Description, you made it make sense and very easy to understand. Makes me feel confident with what’s going on so now I’m ready to got out and play Pickeball.
Good video. Rather than creating my own video with basic rules, I created a playlist to yours since you already explain the pickleball rules very well.
I’ve seen another video where the person said you can step in the kitchen before the ball bounces in it if you anticipate the ball bouncing in there. Could you clarify?
Very helpful for me as a total newbie. Thank you. I'd strongly suggest different transition music for future videos. It was the only negative part of the viewing experience. Cheers.
Sorry, if I missed it, but I’m a little confused on what side of the court to stand on while serving in doubles play. I understand it is determined by even/odd scoring in singles, but in doubles, can you and your partner randomly decide what side to serve from?
Probably one of the best beginner videos I have ever seen. Just started and of course went to YT. You were #7 on the search for "pickleball rules" this year (filter). Maybe next time you can cover the lines and what is in and out. The kitchen seems to be the most controversial. Thanks!!
Re the receiving end of the first serve....do they need to be behind the line? I played with someone today who stood mid-court to receive the serve and said it wasn't a rule that you need to stay behind the court line. I can't find anything about this on RUclips. Thank you.
Staying in the mid-court while receiving is not against the rules, but it’s a disadvantage because you have to let the ball bounce before you hit it, so it’s ideal to stay behind the line in order to cover more ground 🙂
Yes that’s correct you don’t need to stay behind the court line to receive the ball but it’s best to to cover that whole court area cause it’s easier to run forward to get that ball being served to you vs being in the mid court and the ball passes behind you, it’s harder to run backwards to get that ball. I hope that helps
I am a bit confused about scoring rules regarding doubles. As stated in rules: 4.B.1: The correct server and receiver, and their positions are determined by the score and the players starting positions in the game. 4.B.6.a: At the start of each side out, service begins in the right/even serving area. 4.B.6.b: When the team score is even, the teams starting servers, correct position is at the right/even serving area. When the teams score is odd, the starting servers correct position is at the left/odd court. I’ll stop here. Does that not contradict 4.B.6.a? Question: once there is side out, do we as doubles partners return to our original court position? That would makes sense then with the above rules - but we would have to throw out section 4.B6.a What am I missing?
I must have watched a dozen of videos trying to explain pickleball rules and I was still as dumb as when I started. I agree with others, this is definitely the best video I've watched! I am now confident to go on the court. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
This is the best video for pickle ball.
If you are accustomed to tennis rules, then it's difficult to understand pickelball rules. The issue for me is trying to understand why some of the rules are the way they are. It takes away the fun of playing when you're always thinking rather than playing. I like singles way more !
Me too. 1st game yest and loved playing but scramble brain. 😂
By far, this is the best video on explaining the rules of pickleball. Thank you.
Glad you think so!
Agreed.
Agreed 👍🏻
Agree! I took a lesson for 1.5 hours and Robert covered most of it here in under 12 minutes. Great as a refresher!! :)
Wow! Literally watched 20 videos on scoring and not ONE explained it as simple as you did!!! God bless brother!!!
Thanks so much!
Now that was a teaching perfectly delivered! Can you make more for us Robert?
Joy, we just published a Pickleball Workout video on our channel performed by Robert.
Without a doubt the best video I have seen explaining to a beginner how to play Pickleball. I took a lesson and this video did a far better job explaining the basics of how to play and how to keep score than my private lesson did. Thank you for posting this video🙂
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Best explanation video on RUclips. Thank you!
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Haven't even been on the court yet, but I found you explanation of the game a lot less confusing than other videos I've watched. Thank you.
I’m just starting to try and learn the game and This the best explanation of the game I have found. Great job! Thank you
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Totally agree with everyone! THE BEST intro to pickleball rules video! Clearly explained, short and concise! Would love to see more pickleball videos from Robert! Thank you!
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Just to be clear, and make sure I understand. When the first serve of the game occurs, it’s 0-0-2, and your partner (server 1) is skipped after side out? With that said, you’re always server 2, even though you were the first server? Great video btw, thanks for the content.
Thank you for making the absolute best, clearest video on pickleball rules and scoring!
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Superb teacher! Thank you!! Finally, some pickleball clarity. :)
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This video is the best in explaining the basics of pickleball!!! I assist members of our local Senior Center in learning the game. I recommend this video to all beginners!!
Wow, amazingly CLEAR explanation! Thank you and well done!
This is so helpful! Definitely the best explanation I’ve seen of pickleball in general and especially scoring. Thank you!
Great to hear!
Wow that was very helpful.
Also your presentation is great....like the cool teacher who knew his stuff that we all liked back in school lol
Great video! Very simply explained. Great job, Robert!
Excellent explanations! Thank you Robert!
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By far the best pickleball instructions I have seen. As a beginner, I watched this video many times over with my kids.
Thanks so much
great video by far. Simple and easy to follow and understand. thank you
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I wish I had come thru this video when I started playing pickleball. It's clear and to the point. Thank you, thank you.
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Excellent. I forward this to students in my beginner class.
Thanks for sharing!
This video has excellent sound quality for one filmed outdoors. Congratulations for the good work!
Thank you very much!
This was great! Played the first time a few days ago and this cleared up all the questions I had! I am super into this game!
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Thank you!! Many rules explained that weren't in other videos. At the same time straightforward and easy to follow. GREAT video 🙂🙂🙂
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Being a beginner switching from tennis, the video has full clarity and very useful especially at my old age, thanks and keep up the good work😊
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I landed on the correct video. Awesome explanation, I have couple of questions.
(1) In case of doubles, When the ball returns after a serve , any one in the team can hit the ball?
(2) Can team partners switch boxes during play.
(3) What is the size of the court ?
The best explanation of rules I have seen on RUclips !
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Such a well delivered explanation. Huge thanks!
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Thanks, great overall explanation. Much appreciated!!
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Best pickle ball rules video! Thank you for your comprehensive video of the rules. I have found other videos miss one or more of the finer points of the game!
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Best pickleball rules, I have ever heard. Good job, and thank you
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Totally agree with the previous comment. You are the best explainer! Thank you!
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By far, this is the greatest video explaining the rules of pickleball. Thanks!
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You explain things so well! Thanks for this video!
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The best explanation I've seen/heard.
Thanks so much
You are the first video where the starting scoring is 0-0-2 is explained well. Others tell you to do it but never explain why. Thank you!
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4:34 is it only the kitchen linke that is out on the serve, or is the sideline also out on the serve?
Sideline too
Thanks AA ,your explanation is so easy to understand , liked and subscribed
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Amazing video. I agree this is the best video I watched for beginning rules. Please make more!
More to come!
Thanks for the clear explanation!
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Thanks so much for this video! Just getting into the sport and this has been the most helpful video I've seen.
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yes, by far the BEST I have seen spelling things out!
Thanks so much
Thank you..the cleanest and clearest overview of all the too many I have watched😊
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Thank you. Trying to learn scoring so the other players won’t have to spend time teaching me. 7:42 was the main question you answered for me 🙏🏼
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Thank you for this video. Very helpful.
Hi! Quick question. Say the first server serves the ball and our team faults. Does the second server start on the left side? Or does each server have to start on the right side? Asking because we were having a friendly debate about this last week and I want to make sure are playing accurately. Also would you be able to make a more in depth video about the odd and even/1st and second server rules if you haven't already? Thanks in advance!
Excellent explanation of the game.
Great video to explain the basics! Thanks!
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Great video, thanks. How is it decided who will be the first server?
Great presentation here all around. 👍👍
I completely agree with previous comment. This is the best video I have watched one explaining rules 100%. Thank you!
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Great video! Full rules explanation and he was fun to watch. Thanks!
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I agree with many of the comments - this is a GREAT beginning video for someone trying to get into pickleball and learn the rules. Thank you!!
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I agree with many comments that this is the best & easiest explanation to understand the basics for us newbies.
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The best explanation of the rules EVER!!!
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Such a good rules explanation. Thanks
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!!!Excellent!!! Description, you made it make sense and very easy to understand. Makes me feel confident with what’s going on so now I’m ready to got out and play Pickeball.
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This young man is such a great presenter.
I was thinking about making a guide for Pickleball but this is just too good.
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Good video. Rather than creating my own video with basic rules, I created a playlist to yours since you already explain the pickleball rules very well.
Awesome, thank you!
Best explanation of the game I’ve seen. Thank you.
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Thank you. Can the service return land in the NVZ?
Great tutorial! Joining a league and so far this is the best explanation I have seen. Thanks!
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Best video ever. Thanks so much.
Thank you! Easy to follow and understand.
Thanks Diane
Great video. Looking forward to playing.
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This was super helpful....as a lifelong tennis guy who is now completely out of shape, this looks like a great foray to get back on the court.
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Very clear and informative! Thank you 😊
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I’ve seen another video where the person said you can step in the kitchen before the ball bounces in it if you anticipate the ball bouncing in there. Could you clarify?
ABSOLUTLEY THE BEST VIDEO!!!
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Excellent video. Thank you.
Very helpful for me as a total newbie. Thank you. I'd strongly suggest different transition music for future videos. It was the only negative part of the viewing experience. Cheers.
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The best vid bud.. thanks
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clearest rules I have seen!
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Sorry, if I missed it, but I’m a little confused on what side of the court to stand on while serving in doubles play. I understand it is determined by even/odd scoring in singles, but in doubles, can you and your partner randomly decide what side to serve from?
Excellent video. Very great job of explaining very clearly. Job well done, thank you!!
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This is a great video. Thank you for posting it. 😊
Thank You Karen
Great vid thanks for the tips
Any time!
I liked and subscribed. Very good video. 👍
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8:33 Is this a house rule or official rule?
I agree with the others who have commented that this video is the best explanation of the scoring rules.
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Wow. This was the best tutorial. Especially when he was talking about first & second server. Now I know
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Great video; quick question, can or do the doubles players switch sides in the middle of play?
Great question. Usually switching sides only occurs after a match
This was really helpful.
Thank you
Probably one of the best beginner videos I have ever seen. Just started and of course went to YT. You were #7 on the search for "pickleball rules" this year (filter). Maybe next time you can cover the lines and what is in and out. The kitchen seems to be the most controversial. Thanks!!
Please, check out the hundreds of videos by the best and most knowledgeable people. He has a couple of incorrect items in the video.
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Can you land in the Kitchen after a smash??? And, can you land out of bounds after a smash/winner??? Please explain
excellent recap
Much appreciated
Great video! Explained perfectly
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This is amazing !
Thanks so much!
good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job,
Well done and thank you!
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This is great. Thanks!
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Re the receiving end of the first serve....do they need to be behind the line? I played with someone today who stood mid-court to receive the serve and said it wasn't a rule that you need to stay behind the court line. I can't find anything about this on RUclips. Thank you.
Brenda, great question. You cannot be in the kitchen when receiving a serve. I hope tha answers your question.
Staying in the mid-court while receiving is not against the rules, but it’s a disadvantage because you have to let the ball bounce before you hit it, so it’s ideal to stay behind the line in order to cover more ground 🙂
Yes that’s correct you don’t need to stay behind the court line to receive the ball but it’s best to to cover that whole court area cause it’s easier to run forward to get that ball being served to you vs being in the mid court and the ball passes behind you, it’s harder to run backwards to get that ball. I hope that helps
So if you start out 0-0-2 being the first server and if you get the first point, are you still at 1-0-2 when switching to serve on the other side?
Yes you are correct
best explanation of game
Thank you
Thank you
Do you have to switch sides with your opponents at any time during the match? Like after 6 points?
Great question. No switching sides until the end of the match, if you choose.
I am a bit confused about scoring rules regarding doubles.
As stated in rules:
4.B.1: The correct server and receiver, and their positions are determined by the score and the players starting positions in the game.
4.B.6.a: At the start of each side out, service begins in the right/even serving area.
4.B.6.b: When the team score is even, the teams starting servers, correct position is at the right/even serving area. When the teams score is odd, the starting servers correct position is at the left/odd court.
I’ll stop here. Does that not contradict 4.B.6.a?
Question: once there is side out, do we as doubles partners return to our original court position? That would makes sense then with the above rules - but we would have to throw out section 4.B6.a
What am I missing?
So good...thank you!
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