Glossary of pickleball
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This glossary provides definitions and context for terminology related to, and jargon specific to, the sport of pickleball. Words or phrases in italics can be found on the list in their respective alphabetic sections.
0–9
0–0
See Zero–Zero
0–0–2 or 0–0–start
See Zero–Zero–Two.
20 by 44
A pickleball court. Pickleball courts measure 20 feet (6.1 m) by 44 feet (13 m).
A
Ace
Any serve that is not returned by the receiver, or, more specifically, a serve that the receiver's paddle never touches. The term, originally used in tennis, has been attributed to American sportswriter Allison Danzig.
APP or APP Tour
See Association of Pickleball Players
Approach shot
A shot executed while moving from the backcourt towards the non-volley line.
Around-the-post (ATP)
A legal shot that travels outside the net posts; its trajectory may be above or below the height of the net.
Association of Pickleball Players
An American amateur and pro pickleball tour sanctioned by USA Pickleball.
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