Let's talk Court Etiquette

When you hit the public pickleball courts, there are certain unspoken rules to abide by.

Steer clear of these egregious offenses so you don't get booted from the pickle group thread.

1. Don't be a noob. If your ball is about to roll onto the court next door, I expect you to SPRINT, lay the body on the line, and dive for that ball before it interrupts the court next to you. It's like kissing your grandmother: You just gotta do it.

2. Hooking. When in doubt, do *not* call it out. The lines are in. If it's too close to call, it's in. If you forgot your contacts, it's in. If you're distracted by the handsomeness of your partner, it's in.

3. Extended warm-ups. We get it — dinks, drives, and drops are important, but the good folks of your local municipality wanna ball. Keep it short n' sweet. Three minutes should do the trick.

4. Coaching. This is a big one. Men in your 50s... You know who you are. Your partner isn't looking for a mid-game clinic. If they ask for tips, share away; if not, just play.

5. Pouting. No grumbling and carrying on. You're not that good. It's not that serious. Play hard (duh!), chase down every ball (of course!), but remember to smile, especially when you lose.

Bonus. If you hit a let-cord winner, you've gotta say sorry — and mean it. Ostapenko will come for you! Taylor Townsend can tell you all about it.

What did we miss? Do you have any courtside confessions? 

Let us know!