
Rules
Doubles serving order and court positions, step by step
Both partners serve before a side out, except at the start of a game. Positions follow your team's score. The 2026 rulebook rules on first and second servers.

Both partners serve before a side out, except at the start of a game. Positions follow your team's score. The 2026 rulebook rules on first and second servers.

Serve deep, return deep, reach the kitchen line together, decide quickly and dink crosscourt. USA Pickleball's doubles tips in plain language.