Your Serve Can Win the Game? The Ultimate Pickleball Serve Guide

AIによる英訳ですThis has been translated into English by AI.

What!? Your Serve Can Win the Game? The Ultimate Pickleball Serve Guide

When playing pickleball, one of the most important moves is the pickleball serve.
Some people think, “It’s just the first shot, right?” — but that thinking might be holding you back!
By understanding the rules of serving, your skills and win rate can improve fast.

🎾 ◆ What Are the Basic Rules of the Pickleball Serve?

The pickleball serve starts every point or follows after you score.
It must be an underhand serve — no tennis-style overhead serves!
Also, the ball must go diagonally into the opponent’s service court.

📏 ◆ Where Do You Stand When Serving?

When doing a pickleball serve, you must stand behind the baseline.
If your foot touches or crosses the line, that’s called a “foot fault” — and it’s not allowed.
You also have to hit the ball without letting it bounce first (unless you’re doing a drop serve).

🏓 ◆ Two Ways to Serve

There are two common types of pickleball serves:
① Traditional Underhand Serve: Swing from low to high — simple and great for beginners.
② Drop Serve: Drop the ball and hit it after it bounces. It’s easier on your wrist and helps with timing.
Both styles are legal.

⏱️ ◆ You Only Get One Chance to Serve!

In a pickleball serve, you normally get just one try to make a good serve.
But in the first serve of the game, only one player from the first team serves — so keep that in mind.

🎯 ◆ Where Should You Aim?

At first, just getting the ball in is great.
But once you improve, aim for the opponent’s weak side — like their backhand or less mobile areas. A smart pickleball serve can help you win points!

💡 ◆ Common Serve Mistakes

・Hitting the ball from too high
・The ball not reaching the service box
・Foot faults
These are all common pickleball serve mistakes.
But don’t worry — with a little focus, you can fix them!

🏆 ◆ Summary: Master the Serve, Master the Match

The pickleball serve is more than just a way to start a rally — it’s a chance to take control of the game.
Learn the rules, serve with accuracy, and play smart — and you’ll level up as a player!
Next time you serve, think strategy!