LEARN TYPTI
Tennis strokes.
Pickleball court.
TYPTI is the short-court strung racquet sport: a 22-inch strung racquet, a 3.5-inch channeled foam ball and a standard pickleball court. Real spin, fast rallies, easy to start.
The rules
The court
- Standard pickleball court: 20 × 44 ft playing area.
- Net is 34 inches at the center and 36 inches at the sides.
Scoring
- A point ends when the ball bounces twice or lands out. Strike it on your side of the net.
- No kitchen (non-volley zone) and no bucket.
- Up/Down scoring: the server says “Up,” the receiver “Down.” Win a point and you're 1-Up; win two in a row and you're 2-Up.
- Win three points in a row to take the game. Lose a point at 2-Up and the other side is 1-Up.
- Sets go to 5 games, no need to win by two (5–4 wins). Matches are usually best of 3 sets.
Serving
- Strike the serve below the belly button, off the bounce or out of the air.
- One serve per point. No lets: a serve that clips the net is live.
- The server serves the whole game, starting on the deuce court. Points at 1-Up/1-Down are served from the ad court; 2-Up/2-Down from the deuce court.
- Both the serve and the return must bounce.
Body strikes & re-strikes
- You can play the ball with your racquet or any body part, in one motion.
- Net it? You may strike it once more with a body part or the racquet frame (not the strings) to get it over. In doubles, each player gets one extra hit after a netted ball.
- The returner's partner may not interfere with a serve that's going in.
Your first time
BookGrab 30 minutes or more on the court calendar.
Sign the waiverEvery player signs once at typtivillage.com/waiver. Takes about two minutes and covers every future visit.
WearCourt shoes and comfortable athletic clothes. Borrow a racquet and balls at the store, or bring your own.
Arrive 10 minutes earlyCheck in at the store when you arrive.
FAQ
Do I need my own racquet?
No. Racquets and balls are available at the store for court time and clinics.
Is TYPTI more like tennis or pickleball?
Both. You swing a strung racquet with real topspin and slice, on a pickleball-size court with a soft foam ball.
Can beginners book the court?
Yes. Book 30 minutes or an hour, borrow racquets and balls at the store, and our staff will show you the basics.
How long can I book?
30 minutes to 3 hours, in 30-minute steps.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time for a full refund. You can also reschedule from My Account.
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