BASIC PICKLEBALL RULES

Two teams of 1 or 2 players each.

Serve the ball underhand and form behind the baseline, the serve and return of serve must bounce in the diagonal opposite back section of the court before being returned.

No volleys are allowed off the serve or return of serve.  After the serve, volleys are allowed, except from within the non-volley zone closest to the net.

Points are scored by the serving team only.  The serve changes after any fault by the serving team.

Faults are:

  • A serve out of bounds, into the net or into the non-volley zone
  • A hit into the net or out of bounds
  • A volley from within the non-volley zone
  • A double bounce

Scoring is one point per fault when you have the serve, the first team to 11 points, with a two point lead wins the game.

OPEN PLAY – Owensboro Parks & Recreation Administrative Center

Tuesdays and Thursdays
October 22-March 6
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

$3 per player

No Play November 28 (Thanksgiving) or December 19-January 7 (Holiday Break)

COURT RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • Play at your own risk.
  • Tennis or soft sole shoes required.
  • Observe proper etiquette.
  • No unauthorized paid athletic services permitted.
  • If courts are full and there are players waiting, please limit play to one game to 11 points and then rotate. We encourage doubles play when players are waiting.
  • All players must have fun!

PICKLEBALL COURTS at YORK PARK

Hours:  7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

RIVER CITY PICKLEBALL – RESERVATION TIMES FOR COURTS

Mornings

Monday – Friday : 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday : 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Evenings

Sunday, Tuesday, & Friday: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

COURT RULES AND REGULATIONS 

  • Courts are for Pickleball use only.
  • Play at your own risk.
  • Tennis or soft sole shoes required.
  • Observe proper etiquette.
  • No unauthorized paid athletic services permitted.
  • Return roll-dri’s to covers when done.
  • Honor Reservations.
  • If courts are full and there are players waiting, please limit play to one game to 11 points and then rotate  We encourage doubles play when players are waiting.
  • All players must have fun!