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The Double Bounce Rule Explained

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The Double Bounce Rule Explained

The double bounce rule is one of the first rules every pickleball player learns, but it is also one of the most important. It prevents either team from rushing the net immediately and helps create longer, more strategic rallies.

Once you understand it, the start of every point becomes much easier to play.

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