DinkStart

Five steps from curious to your first match.

Five steps, in order — start at the top, or tap any step to jump ahead.

01 / RULES

Learn the rules, the strange ones, first.

The kitchen, the two-bounce, the side-out scoring. Three rules feel weird on day one. We unpack them visually so they actually stick.

  • 01

    The Kitchen, and the one move that ruins it

  • 02

    The two-bounce rule, animated

  • 03

    How a 0-0-2 scoreline works — and HK rally scoring

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7 min readVisual primer
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Rules

Learn the rules, the strange ones, first.

The kitchen, the two-bounce, the side-out scoring. Three rules feel weird on day one. We unpack them visually so they actually stick.Open the Rules Lab →
Beginner pickleball starter gear with a paddle, ball, shoes, and grip02

Gear

Pick up a paddle, without overthinking it.

9 questions, one paddle path. We don't care about pro specs; we care about what suits how you actually play.Take the paddle quiz →
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Courts

Find your court, and your weeknight regulars.

Hong Kong courts mapped by neighbourhood, indoor/outdoor, paddle rentals and walk-on hours. Updated weekly by people who actually play.See courts near you →
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First Game

Play your first game, earlier than you think.

Show up, partner up, lose a bit. Beginners click on session three. We tell you what to bring and what to ignore.Read the warm-up guide →
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Next Steps

Choose your next step, coach, club, or just keep playing.

Once you're hooked: a coach for technique, a club for partners, a rating for progress. Or simply book three sessions and let the game teach you.Browse the kit →

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