Learn Pickleball in Swahili
Basic Rules of Pickleball / Sheria za Msingi za Pickleball
Serving / Kuserve
- Serve diagonally from behind baseline
- Only one serve attempt allowed
- Server must keep feet behind the line
Double Bounce Rule / Sheria ya Kuruka Mara Mbili
- Ball must bounce on each side
- After two bounces, volleys allowed
- Except in the kitchen zone...
Key Terms / Maneno Muhimu
Court / Uwanja
- KitchenJikoni
- Non-volley zoneEneo lisilo na volley
- BaselineMstari wa mwisho
- SidelineMstari wa pembeni
Equipment / Vifaa
- PaddlePaddle
- BallMpira
- NetWavu
Scoring / Kuweka alama
- PointPointi
- ScoreAlama
- GameMchezo
- MatchMechi
Actions / Vitendo
- ServeServ
- DinkDink
- VolleyVolley
- FaultKosa
Tips & Drills / Vidokezo na Mazoezi
Helpful Tips for Pickleball Players
Swahili translations coming soon!
- Have fun and stay positive - remember it's just a game!
- Be patient with yourself - skills take time to develop
- Focus on keeping the ball in play rather than winning points
- Stay back at the baseline until it's time to approach the kitchen line
- Keep your paddle up and ready between shots
- Move with your partner - think of yourselves as connected by a rope
Practice Drills / Mazoezi ya Mazoezi
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For Players / Kwa Wachezaji
- Good game!Mchezo mzuri!
- Nice shot!Mpigo mzuri!
- Your serveZamu yako
- Out!Nje!
- Let's play!Tucheze!
For Coaches / Kwa Makocha
- Keep practicingEndelea kufanya mazoezi
- Watch the ballAngalia mpira
- Bend your kneesPinda magoti
- Good formMuundo mzuri
- Stay focusedZingatia
For Fans / Kwa Mashabiki
- Great match!Mechi nzuri!
- Well played!Umecheza vizuri!
- Amazing rally!Mchezo wa kushangaza!
- Go team!Haya timu!
- What a game!Mchezo gani!
Free Classes / Masomo ya Bure
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Join other enthusiastic players and learn together
Support Pickleball in Africa / Unga Mkono Pickleball Afrika
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Your support makes a difference in growing the sport
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