What is Sandy Pickle?
Imagine a fast-paced game similar to Pickleball, modified for play at the beach or on grass where the usual bounce is not possible. While many of the rules are the same, the “volley-only” nature of Sandy Pickle offers an exciting new twist to one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Read on for a detailed comparison of the two games.
Summary of the Core differences between Sandy Pickle & Pickleball
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1. Smaller Court Dimensions:
This adjustment was made because even the fastest pickleball players move slower on soft surfaces like grass and sand!
2. Adjustable Net Height
Because a pickleball doesn’t bounce on grass or sand, Sandy Pickle is a volley-only game. We raised the net to head-height in order to keep the ball in the air longer.
3. No-Spike Zone
The pickleball restriction for entering the “kitchen” doesn’t apply in a game with no-bounces; Sandy Pickle replaces the kitchen with a slightly smaller area called the “no-spike zone”.
4. One Pass or “Bump” Rule
Imagine the possibilities if your partner could save your mis-hits! With Sandy Pickle, one pass is allowed, even if it is unintentional!
5. Serving
Because we believe this part of the game should be more fun, Sandy Pickle gives the server freestyle freedom. Ask us about the moon ball!
6. Scoring
Do you ever get confused trying to remember who’s serve is it, what side of the court you should be serving from, what the score is, and/or how to accurately call out 3 numbers on every point? Apologies to the avid pickleball players…for the rest of our players, we prefer to KISS.
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