A fast-growing sport that blends the best of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Participants compete in two categories — singles and doubles. The matches are played in a structured tournament format, giving players the chance to showcase their agility, coordination, and strategic shot placement with thrilling rallies on the court.

Trophies will be awarded to the winners and runners-up, along with gold, silver, and bronze medals for the top three players in both categories. The company that secures the highest points across all EnergizeOlympics sporting events will claim the overall trophy.

Embassy GolfLinks

• DATE: 17th September & 18th September
• TIME: 8 AM onwards
• VENUE: Swysh Pickleball Embassy GolfLinks (Near WeWork)

Match Format

A match is played to the best of one game of 11 points, with a 2-point lead.

13 is the golden point.

1. The Serve

1. The server's arm must be moving in an upward arc when the ball is struck.
2. Paddle contact with the ball must not be made above the waist level.
3. The head of the paddle must not be above the highest part of the wrist at contact.
4. A 'drop serve' is also permitted, in which case none of the elements above apply.
5. At the time the ball is struck, the server's feet may not touch the court or outside the imaginary extension of the sideline or centreline, and at least one foot must be behind the baseline on the playing surface or the ground behind the baseline.
6. The serve is made diagonally cross-court and must land within the confines of the opposite diagonal court.
7. Only one serve attempt is allowed per server.

2. Scoring

Points are scored only by the serving team.

3. Two-Bounce Rule

1. When the ball is served, the receiving team must let it bounce before returning, and then the serving team must let it bounce before returning, thus two bounces.
2. After the ball has bounced once in each team’s court, both teams may either volley the ball (hit the ball before it bounces) or play it off a bounce (ground stroke).
3. The two-bounce rule eliminates the serve and volley advantage and extends rallies.

4. Non-Volley Zone

1. The non-volley zone is the court area within 7 feet on both sides of the net.
2. Volleying is prohibited within the non-volley zone. This rule prevents players from executing smashes from a position within the zone.
3. It is a fault if, when volleying a ball, the player steps on the non-volley zone, including the line, and/or when the player’s momentum causes them or anything they are wearing or carrying to touch the non-volley zone, including the associated lines.
4. It is a fault if, after volleying, a player is carried by momentum into or touches the non-volley zone, even if the volleyed ball is declared dead before this happens.
5. A player may legally be in the non-volley zone any time other than when volleying a ball.
6. The non-volley zone is commonly referred to as “the kitchen.”

5. Line Calls

1. A ball contacting any line (except the non-volley zone line on a serve) is “in.”
2. A serve contacting the non-volley zone line is short and a fault.

6. Faults

1. A fault is any action that stops play because of a rule violation.
2. A fault by the receiving team results in a point for the serving team.
3. A fault by the serving team results in loss of serve or side out.
4. A fault occurs when A serve does not land within the confines of the receiving court
5. The ball is hit into the net on the serve or any return.
6. The ball is volleyed before a bounce has occurred on each side.
7. The ball is hit out of bounds.
8. A ball is volleyed from the non-volley zone.
9. A ball bounces twice before being struck by the receiver.
10. A player, their clothing, or their paddle touches the net or net post while the ball is in play.
11. There is a violation of a service rule.
12. A ball in play strikes a player or anything they are wearing/carrying.
13. A ball in play strikes any permanent object before bouncing on the court.