The 'kitchen', a name for the 7-foot area on each side of the net that is technically known as the Non-Volley Zone, is a unique feature of pickleball that sets it apart from other racquet sports.

It may be hard to believe that the fastest-growing sport in the United States shares a name with the jar of pickled cukes in the back of your fridge, but it’s true. Pickleball is America’s new pastime ...