Pickleball is a paddle sport blending tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lower net. Players use a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball in singles or doubles, with underhand serves and the unique kitchen zone that encourages long, strategic rallies. As the sport’s National Governing Body, USA Pickleball sets official rules, approves equipment, sanctions tournaments, and supports programs nationwide. Easy to learn but challenging to master, pickleball is accessible to all ages and abilities, offering both casual fun and competitive play.