Pickleball

What is a Volley?
Simply put, a volley is when you hit the ball without letting it bounce. Volleys are also sometimes referred to as “overheads” or “smash shots” because of their explosive power and speed. Volleyshots can be performed from any position on the court, provided they are not done within the kitchen.

Can You Ever Step in the Kitchen in Pickleball?
Yes! As long as you are not volleying while standing in the non-volley zone, it's perfectly legal to stand anywhere in the kitchen. In doubles, in particular, it's best to stand around the kitchen line, which is great positioning for volleying but also the ability to reach soft shots.

Can You Go into the Kitchen Before the Ball Bounces?
Yes! You just cannot volley the ball in the kitchen - meaning you could step in it, but before you hit the ball, you would need to have both feet outside of the kitchen before you volley, in addition to all other rules of the kitchen, or you would need to make sure the ball bounces before hitting it. We're sure you're starting to sense a theme at play here. But don't take our word for it, let's look at the book of pickleball kitchen rules.

Can a Pickleball Serve Hit the Kitchen Line?
No, a pickleball serve cannot hit the kitchen line. The kitchen includes its demarcation line, referred to formally as the Non-Volley Zone line, but more simply as the kitchen line. It also includes all pickleball court lines that bound it, such as the sideline and centerline.

Badminton

Here are some rules for serving in badminton:

Serving side: The first serving player in a game should stand on the right side of the service court and serve from that side for the next point if they've won an even number of points. If they've won an odd number of points, they should serve from the left side of the service court.

Serving technique: The serve should be hit diagonally to the opponent's half court and over their front service line. It should be hit underarm and high enough to land on the correct service box diagonally without touching the net.

Serving position: The server should stand behind the service line within the service court.

Continuous motion: The serve should be delivered in a continuous forward motion.

Racket position: The racket should be kept below the wrist during the strike.

Fair play: The server should avoid intentionally confusing or distracting the opponent.

Both feet on the court: Both the server's feet and the receiver's must remain in contact with the court surface from the start of the service until its delivery.

Strike the cork, not the feather: The whole shuttle must be struck below 1.15m.