Ten Commandments of Pickleball

Borrowed from "The Lighter Side of Pickleball" 2026 calendar.

A Year of Tips, Trivia & 'Toons. By John Zakour.

If you’re one of the millions of people obsessed with pickleball, this calendar is for you. Serving up fascinating facts about the sport, tips to improve your game, cartoons that players are sure to relate to, and more, it’s the perfect lighthearted celebration of pickleball. It has everything but the kitchen sink!

Thou shalt not volley from the kitchen.
Thou shalt remember the double-bounce rule.
Thou shalt not poach unless thou knows they can make a good shot.
Thou shalt master the third shot drop.
Thou shalt remember if one does not see the ball out.. it is in.
Honor thy partner.
Thou shalt not body bag a newbie (escpecially in casual play!).
Thou shalt confess when one steps on the kitchen when volleying.
Thou shalt return serves deep (serve deep, return deep).
Thou shalt be a good sport.

Final thoughts

Just remember: pickleball is about fun, friends, and maybe a little bit of friendly trash talk. So keep swinging, keep laughing, and never forget—everyone’s a winner when snacks are involved! There’s something oddly satisfying about the “pop” sound of the ball meeting the paddle. Be warned: that sound is known to cause sudden bursts of joy, competitive spirit, and the inexplicable urge to play “just one more game.”

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Ten Commandments of Pickleball

A Year of Tips, Trivia & 'Toons. By John Zakour.

Thou shalt not volley from the kitchen.

Thou shalt remember the double-bounce rule.

Thou shalt not poach unless thou knows they can make a good shot.

Thou shalt master the third shot drop.

Thou shalt remember if one does not see the ball out.. it is in.

Honor thy partner.

Thou shalt not body bag a newbie (escpecially in casual play!).

Thou shalt confess when one steps on the kitchen when volleying.

Thou shalt return serves deep (serve deep, return deep).

Thou shalt be a good sport.

Final thoughts