Hathaway Pickleball BG3138 User manual

Pickleball Instructions
Basic Quick Start Rules
BG3138
THE SERVE:
The rules state that a coin toss shall be conducted before a game begins.
The player who wins the coin toss or paddle spin may choose one of these
options.
a) The right to receive or to serve, in which case the other player shall
choose the side of the court; or
b) The side of court, in which case the other player shall choose the right
to receive or serve.
A. At the start of a game and every time the total score in an even number,
the serve is from the right side of the service court.
B. When the total score in an odd number, then the serve is from the left side
of the court. (Example 12 serving to 10 is a total of 22 or even number).
C. The serve must be underhand, (hit below the server’s waist).
D. The ball has to be served crosscourt reaching the receiver’s service court
to be an acceptable serve.
E. If the ball hits the net but still reaches the service court area, it is good and
should be played.
F. If the server swings and misses when serving, it is a fault.
G. Each server will serve 5 times before passing the serve to the other
opponent or team - as in Ping Pong.
H. Each new server is allowed one practice serve, but must notify his or her
opponent prior to serving.
PLAY:
A. If it is a good serve, players hit the ball back and forth over the net in the
air making a (rally/volley); or
B. The ball can bounce once until one player fails to return the ball; or
C. Until a player hits the ball to the ground on the opponent’s side
un-returned.
D. The ball is out of play if it lands outside the court, or fails to go over the net.
E. Any ball that lands on the line is considered in bounds and playable.
F. If a player touches the net with his paddle or body or gets hit by the ball
or hits the ball before it crosses the net, it is a fault.

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Top View
Net Pole
Guyline
Stake
45°
Step 1: Lay out poles.
Step 2: Lay out the net exposing the two side sleeves.
Step 3: Slip the pole through the side net sleeve.
Step 4: Attach the guyline hook to the top pole eyebolt. Extend and
lock the poles into position with the push-button clips.
Step 5: Tighten the ends of top cord in net top tape to the eyebolt.
Pole and Net Assembly
Lean the base of the pole towards the
inside center of the court.
Pull-up on the guyline tension rod
Stand the pole upright.
This procedure provides maximum
net tension [Diagram B].
Net Tensioning
Unwind the boundary cord onto the playing
area. The boundary is pre-measured with
the center pole markers and four corner holes.
Boundary Setup
Pole Maintenance - Separate
pole sections and remove all
dirt, sand, and debris to
the poles from jamming.
Attach the S-hook to the top of the outside pole, to
theeyebolt. Holding the pole upright, extend
the guylines out to 45 degrees both directions.
anchor
with
ground stakes [Diagram A&B].
Guylines
Diagram A
Diagram B Guyline
Stake
45°
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from
date of purchase. Should any evidence of defects in material and/or workmanship appear within the Limited
Warranty period, manufacturer will either replace or repair the productat its option. This warranty covers
normal consumer use and does not cover failure which results from alteration, accidents, misuse, abuse or
neglect. An original receipt will be required before warranty performance can be rendered. Requests for
return authorization should be sent to: Blue Wave Products, 1745 Wallace Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. This
warrantygives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary by state.
For replacement parts, further warranty information
or inquiries, please call 800-759-0977
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Diagram C
Insert the bungee ball cord to the corner holes
and tighten with stakes [Diagram C ].
Parts List
2-pc Metal Pole NGP6222
16’ Sleeve Net NGP6223
Guyline Set NGP6217
Steel Ground Stake NGP6218
Boundary Marker Cord NGP6224
Bungie Ball Cord NGP6225
Wood Paddle NGP6226
Wiffle Ball NGP6227
Equipment Bag NGP6228