pickleball glossary
What is a Non-volley zone in Pickleball?
The non-volley zone is the official term for the kitchen — the 7-foot area on each side of the net where you can't hit a volley. Foundational to the game's strategy.
Example in a match
You hit a volley while standing in the non-volley zone. Fault.
Pickleball scoring with Volley
Volley scores pickleball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Non-volley zone".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a non-volley zone in pickleball?
The non-volley zone is the official term for the kitchen — the 7-foot area on each side of the net where you can't hit a volley. Foundational to the game's strategy.
Does Volley handle non-volley zone automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including non-volley zone. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more pickleball terms?
The full Pickleball glossary is at /pickleball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.