Pickleball is a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a court similar in size to a badminton court, with a net height of 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center. The game starts with an underhand serve, which must be hit diagonally across the court and land within the opposite service area. The ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed, known as the "two-bounce rule." Points can only be scored by the serving team, and games are typically played to 11 points, win by 2. ^{usapickleball.org 1 2}