pickleball glossary
What is an Erne in Pickleball?
An erne is a shot where you jump or step around the kitchen to volley a ball that's coming down the sideline, close to the net. Named after the player who popularised it. Looks dramatic, hard to execute.
Example in a match
You see a ball coming down the sideline. You jump around the corner of the kitchen and volley it for a winner.
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 "Erne".
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 an erne in pickleball?
An erne is a shot where you jump or step around the kitchen to volley a ball that's coming down the sideline, close to the net. Named after the player who popularised it. Looks dramatic, hard to execute.
Does Volley handle erne automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including erne. 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.