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 Pickleball, a popular paddle sport enjoyed by millions worldwide, has an intriguing history that dates back to the mid-1960s. The game was created by Joel Pritchard, a congressman from Washington State, along with his friend Bill Bell and Joel's family. It all started when they found themselves bored one summer day and decided to create a game to keep their children entertained. Using various existing sports equipment, they set up a makeshift court in their backyard. They used a badminton court, lowered the net, and crafted paddles out of plywood. The original ball used was a perforated plastic ball, similar to a whiffle ball. The game quickly captivated the Pritchard family and their friends. It was named "pickleball" after Joel's dog, Pickles, who had a habit of running off with the ball. The sport gained popularity in local communities and gradually spread across the United States. In the ensuing years, dedicated rules were established, equipment was refined, and the sport gained formal recognition. Today, pickleball continues to thrive, attracting players of all ages and skill levels, with organized tournaments and associations promoting its growth globally. 

Pickleball is a popular racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is typically played on a badminton-sized court with a low net. Here are the basic rules for pickleball:

1. Court and Equipment:

   - Pickleball is played on a court with the dimensions of 20 feet wide by 44 feet long for doubles play, and 20 feet wide by 22 feet long for singles play.

   - The court is divided into two equal halves by a net that is hung at a height of 36 inches at the ends and 34 inches at the center.

   - Players use solid paddles made of wood, composite materials, or other approved materials. The paddle must not exceed 24 inches in length and 8.25 inches in width.

2. Serving:

   - The serve must be made underhand, with the paddle below the waist level.

   - The serve is made diagonally, starting from the right-hand service court and served to the opponent's diagonal service court.

   - Each player gets one attempt at the serve, except in case of a let (when the ball hits the net but lands in the correct service court).

3. Scoring:

   - Pickleball can be played using either rally scoring or traditional scoring.

   - In rally scoring, points can be won by the serving or receiving team.

   - In traditional scoring, only the serving team can score points.

   - Games are typically played to 11 points, and players must win by at least two points.

4. Double Bounce Rule:

   - Each team must let the ball bounce once on their side after the serve before they can hit it.

   - After the initial double bounce, players can choose to volley the ball (hit it in the air) or let it bounce before returning it.

5. Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen):

   - The non-volley zone, also known as the kitchen, is a seven-foot area adjacent to the net on both sides.

   - Players are not allowed to volley the ball while standing inside the kitchen unless the ball has bounced outside of the kitchen area.

6. Faults and Out of Bounds:

   - A fault occurs when a player fails to serve the ball into the correct diagonal service court, hits the ball out of bounds, or violates other rules.

   - If the ball lands on the lines, it is considered in bounds.

These are the basic rules of pickleball, but keep in mind that there may be variations in specific rules depending on the level of play or tournament regulations. It's always a good idea to familiarize yourself with any additional rules or modifications if you're playing in a particular setting or event.