New to pickleball? Feeling lost in a sea of strange words? Fear not! This glossary will help you understand the key pickleball terms and have you sounding like a pro in no time.
**Dink:** A soft shot, often landing in the non-volley zone (the 'kitchen').
**Drive:** A powerful, low shot hit with force.
**Fault:** A serve that doesn't land correctly or any other rule violation resulting in loss of serve/point.
**Kitchen (Non-Volley Zone):** The area seven feet from the net where you can't volley the ball.
**Let:** A serve that hits the net and lands in the correct service box; it's replayed.
**Lob:** A high, arching shot intended to land deep in the opponent's court.
**Pickle!:** (Often exclaimed when a point is won) No real meaning, just pure joy!
**Volley:** Hitting the ball in the air before it bounces. Remember, no volleying in the kitchen!
Master these terms, and you'll be speaking pickleball fluently in no time. Now get out there and dink responsibly!
