pickleball glossary
What is a Volley in Pickleball?
A volley in pickleball is hitting the ball out of the air before it bounces. Volleys are legal everywhere except inside the kitchen (non-volley zone).
Example in a match
You hit a ball out of the air at the kitchen line without stepping into the kitchen. Legal volley.
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 "Volley".
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 volley in pickleball?
A volley in pickleball is hitting the ball out of the air before it bounces. Volleys are legal everywhere except inside the kitchen (non-volley zone).
Does Volley handle volley automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including volley. 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.