Pickleball acryonmyms

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A

APP - Association of Pickleball Professionals

APA - Asian Pickleball Association

ATP - Around the Post: A shot that goes around the post instead   of over the net.

C

CAP - Confederation of African Pickleball

CPI - Certified Pickleball Instructor

CTPR - Canadian Tournament Player Rating

D

DA - District Ambassador

DUPR - Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating

E

EEC - Equipment Evaluation Committee established by the USA   Pickleball.

G

GPF - Global Pickleball Federation: The newly formed   international governing body for pickleball.

I

IPF - International Pickleball Federation: A previous   international governing body for pickleball.

 IPTPA -International Pickleball Teaching Professional   Association: Certifies pickleball instructors.

M

MLP - Major League Pickleball: A professional league for   pickleball.

N

NGB - National Governing Body for pickleball in the United   States.

O

OPF - Oceania Pickleball Federation

P

PFA - Pickleball Federation of the Americas: The continental   federation for the Americas, affiliated with GPF.

PB - Pickleball: The sport itself.

PPA - Professional Pickleball Association: Organizes   professional tournaments.

PPR - Professional Pickleball Registry: A certification body for   pickleball instructors.

S

SCP - Supreme Court Pickleball: An organization involved in the   sport.

T

TTPL - Texas Team Pickleball League

U

UPA-A - The United Pickleball Association of America.

USAP - USA Pickleball: One of the National Governing Bodies for   pickleball in the United States.

USAPA - USA Pickleball Association: Governs the sport in the   United States and sets official rules.

 A
Age Division: Bracket of ages eligible to play; players must turn the required age by 12/31 of the calendar year.

B

Backspin/Slice: Shot with spin causing the ball to drop sharply.

C
Captain: Team leader who manages the roster, lineups, and communication.

Code of Conduct: A set of expectations for behavior, sportsmanship, and respect for all players, officials, and spectators. It covers fair play, honesty, safety, and prohibits discrimination, abuse, and unsportsmanlike actions.

W
Combo Doubles: Team format with both men and women, playing gender doubles and mixed doubles rounds.
Court Rotation: Visiting team rotates courts counterclockwise between rounds; home team stays on assigned courts.
Court Booking: Reserving courts for scheduled matches.
Court Requirements: Standards for court surface and setup.
Current DUPR: Most recent Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating for a player.

D
Default: Failure to field a line or team; points awarded to opponent and may affect playoff eligibility.
Division: Group of teams organized by DUPR skill rating or age.
Doubles: Two players per team on each side.
DUPR: Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating; a global system tracking player skill from 2.0–8.0, used for fair competition.
DUPR Rating: Numeric rating (2.0–8.0) that measures player skill and determines division eligibility.
DUPR Club: Virtual club for tracking and verifying player ratings.

DUPR Community Guidelines: Standards set by DUPR to ensure a respectful, safe, and fair pickleball environment. They prohibit discrimination, abuse, cheating, data manipulation, and require all participants to treat others with respect and integrity..
DUPR Sync: Automatic score reporting to DUPR.

E
Eligibility: Meeting age, rating, and roster requirements to play in a division or match.
Equipment: Paddles, balls, and other gear used in pickleball.

F
Facility Director: Person responsible for managing the host facility and coordinating court use.
Flex League: League with flexible scheduling for singles or doubles; players arrange their own matches.
Forfeit: Loss of a match or line due to ineligibility or absence; opponent awarded points.

G
Gender Doubles: Doubles teams of the same gender (Men’s or Women’s).
Grievance: Formal complaint regarding rule violations or conduct.

H
Host Facility: The venue where home matches are played; responsible for court and guest fees.

L
League Coordinator: Person who manages league operations, scheduling, and communication.
League Management Platform: Online system (e.g., MatchTime) for scheduling, scorekeeping, and roster management.

M
Match: Contest between two teams, consisting of several games and lines.
Match Points: Points awarded for each game and match won.
MatchTime: Software platform for managing leagues and tournaments.
Mixed Doubles: Doubles team with one man and one woman.

N
National Championships: Final tournament for top teams from local and city leagues, run by Triple Team Pickleball League.
Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen): 7-foot area near the net where volleys are not allowed.

Non-Rally Scoring (Traditional/Side-Out Scoring)

A scoring system where only the serving team can score points. The receiving team can win the serve but cannot score until they are serving. Games are typically played to 11 (win by 2).

P
Pickleball: Fast-growing paddle sport played on a court with a net, using paddles and a plastic ball.
Pickleball Ball: Perforated plastic ball used in play.
Pickleball Community: Network of players, clubs, and fans.
Pickleball Court: 20’x44’ court with non-volley zone ("kitchen").
Pickleball Drills: Practice routines to improve skills.
Pickleball Gear: Equipment and apparel for playing pickleball.
Pickleball League: Organized competition where teams or individuals play scheduled matches.
Pickleball Lessons: Instruction for skill development.
Pickleball Networking: Connecting with other players and clubs.
Pickleball Paddle: Main equipment used to hit the ball.
Pickleball Tournaments: Competitive events for individuals or teams.
Playoff: Post-season matches to determine division or league champions.
Poach: Crossing into partner’s side to intercept a shot.
Post Season Play: Playoffs and championships held after the regular season to determine winners.
Promo Code: Special code for discounts or member benefits from league partners.

R
Rally: Sequence of shots after the serve until a fault.

Rally Scoring: A scoring system where a point is awarded on every rally, regardless of which team served. Games are typically played to 21 (win by 2), and both teams can score on every point. In some formats, a “freeze” applies near the end, requiring the winning point to be won on serve.

Ready Position: Athletic stance for quick movement.

Region: A larger geographic area made up of multiple sections or divisions, used for organizing leagues, playoffs, or championships.

Regular Season Play: Scheduled weekly matches before playoffs begin.
Roster: List of eligible players on a team.
Round Robin: Format where each team or line plays all others in the group.

S
Scoring: Points awarded for games and matches, usually win by 2

Section: A geographic or organizational area within the league structure, often used for scheduling, playoffs, or administration. (Note: No Sectionals are held in 2025 for Texas Team Pickleball League.)

Sectionals: Intermediate playoff level (not held in 2025).
Serve: Underhand shot to start each point.
Side Out: When the serving team loses the serve.
Skill Levels: DUPR divisions: 3.0–3.49, 3.5–3.99, 4.0–4.49, 4.5–4.99.
Smash: Powerful overhead shot to end a point.
Split Step: Small hop to prepare for the next shot.
Stacking: Doubles strategy to optimize player positioning.
State Director: Person overseeing league growth and operations within a state.
Substitute: Temporary player for one match; must meet eligibility rules.
Supreme Tie Breaker: Special tiebreak round in mixed combo matches if match points are tied.

T
Team: Group of players competing together in a league.
Team Match Points: Total points earned by a team in a match.
Texas Team Pickleball: Official Texas affiliate of Triple Team Pickleball League, running leagues and events statewide.
Third Shot Drop: Soft shot after the serve, aimed at the kitchen.
Tie Breaker: Extra game or round to decide a tied match.
Topspin: Spin making the ball dip and bounce higher.
Triple Team: Match format with three doubles lines per team, three rounds, and three ways to play (men’s, women’s, mixed).

U
USA Pickleball: Governing body for official rules and equipment standards.

V
Volley: Hitting the ball in the air before it bounces.

Violations: Actions that break league rules or the official pickleball rulebook, including unsportsmanlike conduct, use of ineligible players, or equipment infractions. Violations can result in warnings, penalties, forfeits, or disqualification.

W

Waiver and Release of Liability: A legal agreement signed by participants acknowledging the risks of playing pickleball and releasing the league, organizers, and facilities from liability for injuries or damages that may occur during participation.

Wildcard: Extra playoff spot given to a team with the next highest win percentage if needed.