pickleball glossary
What is a Skinny singles in Pickleball?
Skinny singles is pickleball played 1v1 on half the court (one service box). Used as a drill or for casual play when you don't have a fourth player.
Example in a match
You play singles using only the deuce-side half of the court. Skinny singles.
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 "Skinny singles".
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 skinny singles in pickleball?
Skinny singles is pickleball played 1v1 on half the court (one service box). Used as a drill or for casual play when you don't have a fourth player.
Does Volley handle skinny singles automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including skinny singles. 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.