Stand on a pickleball court with a net in the middle
Use a pickleball paddle and a perforated plastic ball
Serve underhand from behind the baseline
Hit the ball diagonally into the opposite service box
Let the serve bounce once on each side before volleying
Avoid volleying in the non-volley zone near the net
Return the ball over the net after it bounces
Keep the ball in bounds
Score only when your team is serving
Play singles or doubles
Win by reaching 11 points with a 2-point lead
Stay alert for faults such as hitting out of bounds or into the net