Pickleball Basics

Learn pickleball basics with Lisa Palcic, Pickleball Zone Head Pro. In this video, Lisa takes you through an "online" introductory class to pickleball. This is perfect for those that have never played before or for those that have played a few times but do not quite have all the rules, and basics down yet.

Lisa Palcic has over 25 years of experience in the fitness and athletics industry. Lisa's experience includes managing a 30,000 square foot athletic and tennis facility with over 800 members. Besides being a lifelong athlete she has also coached thousands of people in many different sports of all levels and has instructed fitness classes of all types. Lisa is an Oregon USAPA ambassador, and spent time on the Bend Pickleball Club Board. Lisa has played at Nationals and the US Open and holds a Pro Credential as a pickleball player.

[melisamelisa]

Perfect for beginners! Understanding the basics is key to mastering any sport. With this video and my Oliver-Sport paddle, IM READY

[jillianchua]

I am from Singapore. I'm new to pickleball. This is the best 16 mins to learn the basic skills/rules of pickleball. Thank you so much!!

[marty-mmdw]

I send this video to anyone playing with us for the first time. Thanks so much!

[mscwell]

As a club member and leader who has several aspiring and novice pickleballers in my club, this is an amazing video to have new players watch before training and club play can begin. Great work!

[TonyDL]

This the best 16 minutes I've spent in my quest to learn pickleball and share my new favorite sport with friends! Great job Lisa in demonstrating the REASONS why the rules are the way they are to make the game more fair! Everyone talks about the rules, but very few say why the game was made that way. I've never heard it explained so succinctly as you've done here, bravo!!!

[bernardoaragon]

The best introduction to Pickleball I have seen in youtube. Simple and direct. Rules properly explained💙💚❤💛!!!

[abapdevhigald]

I've only played pickleball once so this video is so very helpful for a newbie to this sport like myself. Thank you for making such a thorough and well paced video.

[score]

Maybe I missed it, but it's important to note that you must be serving to get a point. Also, game is usually to 11 and you must win by two points.

You should also clarify if balls hitting the line are in or out.

Thanks!

[ronmills]

Outstanding introduction to Pickleball for both my myself and my wife. Thank you so very, very much . . .

[bohemiagirl]

As a very new beginner, this video is very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you both!

[Classicrocker]

I’m in Canada and was just thinking two days ago about searching on You Tube on how to play pickleball. And here it is!! Thank you so much Michael and Lisa for doing this introduction to pickleball video. It looks like a fun game to play. I’m 60 years old and am looking for a physical activity to compliment my daily step count in walking. I hope everyone in my family’s favourite state (ever to visit) of Oregon is doing well. We hope to be back real soon!

[Larry]

I also found this the very best basics for pickleball. I just turned 80 and have zero experience such as tennis or ping pong. Thank You.

[kathrynmachado]

This is very informative. Thank you for those of us who haven't yet played but want to get be informed before we start

[mikeacker]

Played first PB game yesterday. Aside from muscle soreness, understanding positions was an issue. This video was well done and a great help. Tks.

[DonnaVoye-div]

I learned a lot from this video! I’m a beginner and you have helped me understand the game better.

[jeffphillips]

My hubby and I just decided to try pickleball....I am almost 70, but look forward to it !!

[ericroman]

I live in Beaverton oregon. One of my coworkers has been trying to get me to play pickleball for months. I never looked it up. I'm addicted already! I learned to play badminton in the club in Suwon, South Korea & Madrid Spain and have been missing badminton greatly. I got an American version! Hooah!

[LisaNirell]

“I knew Lisa when…” what a helpful course! Great to see you after 14 years.

[grammacaves]

Excellent instructions! We expanded our driveway so we can play all the time.

[Muggashyte]

Three questions: 1) What score are we playing to? 2) Do you have to win by 2 as in tennis or table tennis? 3) Is singles Pickleball a thing, or does it need to be teams?