Welcome to Novice Pickleball! Whether you are brand new to the sport or looking to brush up on the basics, this training will help you get started. Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It’s played on a court similar to a badminton court, with a net lowered to 34 inches at the center. Players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over the net.