Kokken comes from the Dutch word for Kitchen, the make-it or break-it zone in any Pickleball match.
In pickleball, the "kitchen" refers to the non-volley zone, which is a 7-foot area on either side of the net. The purpose of the kitchen is to prevent players from hitting volleys (hitting the ball out of the air before it bounces) from too close to the net, which can make the game too easy and less strategic.
When a player is in the kitchen, they are not allowed to hit a volley, and they must let the ball bounce before they can hit it. This rule is known as the "kitchen rule," and it helps to keep the game fair and balanced by preventing players from dominating the game with powerful volleys from the net.
Players who are skilled at playing in the kitchen can be very effective at controlling the game and setting up winning shots for themselves and their partners. It's important for players to be familiar with the kitchen rule and to practice their shots and strategies for playing in this important area of the court.
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