pickleball glossary
What is a Two-bounce rule in Pickleball?
The two-bounce rule says the serve must bounce in the receiver's box before they hit the return, and the return must bounce in the server's court before they hit it. After those two bounces, normal volley rules apply.
Example in a match
You serve. Your opponent lets it bounce, then returns. You let the return bounce, then play your third shot. Two-bounce rule satisfied.
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 "Two-bounce rule".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a two-bounce rule in pickleball?
The two-bounce rule says the serve must bounce in the receiver's box before they hit the return, and the return must bounce in the server's court before they hit it. After those two bounces, normal volley rules apply.
Does Volley handle two-bounce rule automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including two-bounce rule. 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.