FAQ - New Jersey Pickleball Association

Highly Suggested Reading for all NJPA members

2023 USAPA new rule book changes - important new rule changes.
Guide to replacing your paddle - If your paddle is not responding like it use to you may want to consider a new paddle.
2022 USAPA rule book / IFP - Game rules for recreation and tournament play

Rules and Safety NJPA's Safety and etiquette program to promote good competition and social play
Pickleball Doctor - Pickleball injury prevention and rehabilitation tips
Pickleball History The founders and origin of the name

Website - FAQ's. All new members should read our FAQ page to help them get started on our website. Find out how to cancel an event and manage your account in your Profile. Save a cancellation by knowing how to do it yourself.
NJPA Paddle construction description. Recommendation : Need to purchase a paddle? See PB Uber for recommendations.
Pickleball Basics for keeping score

Tips for keeping score (the hardest part of the game.) Having trouble remembering the score? Read this article to help you keep it straight.

Pickleball Terms Dink, Volley, No Volley Zone! Read all about them and more.

Pickleball Warm Up The MOST important part of your game starts before you set foot on the court. Avoid injury by incorporating a proper warm up into your pregame routine. Watch this video for some simple warm up exercises you should be doing.

Novice Rating Sheet Intermediate Rating Sheet What's my skill level? Click on these links to find out what skills are necessary to be rated a Novice or Intermediate Player. Keep in mind that you need to be able to do these things consistently in a game, not just a few times in practice or drills.
What is my rating - NJPA's guide to defining a player's performance rating level (PRL).

Pickleball skill shots requirement- One of 6 evaluation criteria in your determining your performance rating.
Intro-clinic Summary: Rules of the game for instructors and novice refresher course
Pickleball footwear Watch this short video to see the difference between regular, workout sneakers, and court shoes. You should be wearing court shoes!
PB Paddle Technology - A paddle consist of the core, face, edge (guard) & handle
Types of Pickleball - Differences between popular pickleball