Have you ever heard someone shout, “You missed my rectangle!” on the court? I did…and it was adorable! 😂 But as fun as nicknames are, clear communication helps everyone—especially when playing with new partners or in tournaments. 

Let’s get everyone on the same page. Here’s a quick look at the official names for areas and lines on a pickleball court.

Court Zones

Each side of the net has:

• A Kitchen (or non-volley zone)
• A Service Area, which is divided into the right service area and the left service area

Court Lines

• Sidelines = outer edges
• Baseline = back of the court
• Kitchen line (or non-volley zone line) = the line that divides the kitchen from the service area
• Centreline = the line that divides the right and left service areas

Not the flashiest topic, but super important! Knowing the right court terms helps everyone communicate better.

Do you have a funny nickname for a part of the court? Share it in the comments!

Until next time…paddles up!