Frequently Asked Questions

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It's played on a court about one-third the size of a tennis court, with a modified tennis net, and using a plastic ball with holes and solid paddles.

There are two stories about how the game got its name. According to one account, the game was named after the inventor's dog, Pickles. The other story suggests the name came from the term 'pickle boat' in rowing, where oarsmen are chosen from the leftovers of other boats.

Pickleball is played as singles or doubles on a badminton-sized court. The ball is served diagonally, and points can only be scored by the side that serves. Players must let the ball bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed, and there is a seven-foot no-volley zone on each side of the net to prevent 'smashing' from the net.

To play pickleball, you need a pickleball paddle (similar to an oversized ping-pong paddle), a plastic ball with holes (similar to a wiffle ball), a court with a net, and comfortable athletic shoes and clothing.

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Yes, EUPickleball is completely free for players to use. Our mission is to grow the sport of pickleball across Europe by making courts easy to find.

Pickleball is growing rapidly across Europe, with new clubs and courts appearing every month. While it's still not as widespread as in North America, the European pickleball community is passionate and expanding quickly.

Yes, there are increasingly more pickleball tournaments across Europe, including national championships in several countries and pan-European competitions. The European Pickleball Federation organizes various events throughout the year.

Many pickleball locations have regular open play sessions where newcomers are welcome. You can find these details on the location pages in our directory. Additionally, many cities have pickleball Facebook groups or WhatsApp chats where players coordinate games.

Yes! One of the great things about pickleball is that it's accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The smaller court size means less running than tennis, and the game can be played at various intensities to suit different abilities.