Common Pickleball Rules Questions ANSWERED!

[@juliewaters5851]

I have just started my obsession with Pickleball - your videos are great!! Thank you!

[@PickleballKitchen]

My pleasure and welcome to pickleball!

[@Coveskipper]

This is he second of your videos I’ve watched. Subscribed.. Very well organized and clearly presented. A good teacher. Thanks

[@dpsharafinski5362]

Your videos are awesome. The video clarity is fabulous and your verbal skills are wonderfully clear. You are SO easy to listen to. Kudos, Barrett.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thank you very much for watching! I’m so glad it was helpful.

[@chance_happenstance1369]

Question: your team gets the serve back. Can either player serve first, from the right side? Or it has to be whoever is already there. Love your vids, so much good info.

[@jackvaruso7442]

Barrett, thank you, thank you for another informative video. This video comes at a prefect time in my city’s explosive growth.

[@PickleballKitchen]

My pleasure, Jack! That's good to hear!

[@un3k356]

After watching a bunch of these videos yours was most informative and easily understood thank you

[@respinoza89]

Great video! I still have 2 questions. 1) When a person serves and the ball hits the top of the net but still goes over, does the game continue anyways? Assuming it doesn’t hit kitchen 2) what if the ball hits line on serve? Thanks in advance.

[@axelkyster2642]

Any part...of any line...is IN. That goes for service lines...sidelines...etc.

[@henrystrauss168]

@@axelkyster2642 except the kitchen line ( on the serve).

[@karenkupczyk7425]

This is very helpful and very well explained. Thank you.

[@PickleballKitchen]

My pleasure.

[@gabrielfrench8382]

Great video once again, man...! I unfortunately had an incident just this last weekend where I had to call a fault on someone, and I REALLY don't like doing that, I typically give the benefit of the doubt and especially try to let things slide in recreational play. The case was, me and my partner (4.0 players) were playing two female 4.5 players in a morning rec. match. Well, my partner accidentally popped up the ball, and the same lady slammed the ball back at him twice. That's when I knew I wouldn't be receiving the ball soon, and looked at her foot positioning to check if everything was legal. Her foot was well over the line, and I would've let it slide had she not done the same thing twice, and then proceeded to bury herself even further in the kitchen to slam one at my partner's body. At that point, you deserve to know you were doing something illegal. She slammed one more illegal overhead and I called "Kitchen Fault--look at your feet" (I know the correct term is technically "Foot Fault," but I was in the moment and forgot). She immediately jumped back behind the line and said the most forced "Whaaat...?" I had ever heard. I politely said "You were hitting your overheads like this" and demonstrated how her foot was over the line and she was leaning into her shots, putting herself more and more into the kitchen. She deliberately slap-shotted the ball back at my father for the change-of-serve, and cursed at me while walking back. She also targeted me, trying to hit drives and hard volleys at me even when in a bad position to. I either returned a volley, reset the point, or let it fly a mile out-of-bounds. After the game was over, she refused to say "good game" and just walked away. I'm not saying this to hero-ize myself. I didn't like doing it and don't know if I'd do the same thing if I went back in time, but please remember the rule of "Benefit of doubt goes to the opponent" and if you do something wrong, just move on. If someone was deliberately calling lies, there would be a trend and they'd get reported or called-out. In my case, there were four people watching who, when she walked away and cursed after I called the fault, said "I mean, it was a foot fault." If you ever play a match against me, recreational or competitive, please call me out on anything. I'd rather realize "now" then when it'd seriously matter.

[@caedmonv55]

When she cursed and angrily shot the back back for serve that's when I'd leave. She didn't want to play pickleball. She wanted to be a bully.

[@Coveskipper]

Seems to me that sort of BS should have a penalty associated with it. Yellow Card, Technical foul, unnecessary roughness, all are major sports that have standards. I started playing Pickleball a couple of years ago recreationally. Hurt my back, and am just getting started again. So I’ve been watching some high level matches on YT and it seems that there isn’t much sportsmanship between teams. Just a perfunctory paddle tap many times. don’t know if this is a Pickleball thing. (Sorry, not sorry?) or just from the few games I’ve seen. You can play a tough competitive game and leave it on the court and appreciate your opponent.. i mean, in the NFL they kick the living shit out of each other and hug after the game. Sportsmanship. Respect.

[@KO-cj9ci]

Maybe time to take a few days off and go rowing or something. Sounds like you might be getting a little too much Pickleball in. Been there. Walk away and come back. ❤

[@sarahdonahue1]

My favorite pball youtuber.

[@abdelgonzalez8430]

You have one of the best and most informative pickleball channel on KZbin. Awesome video, thanks! Quick question: What if you toss the ball for the serve and then change your mind (maybe a sudden gust of wind) and you don't swing and let the ball bounce. In tennis you can just try again. What's the rule in pickleball?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thank you very much and thanks for stopping by! Same thing as in tennis, just try again!

[@axelkyster2642]

@@PickleballKitchen Clarification on the serving rule, please? I was under the impression that you cannot "TOSS" the ball to serve; you must simply let it "drop" from your hand. With the recent rule allowing you to hit your serve on the bounce, I was again taught that you cannot "throw/bounce" the ball to the ground, you can only "let it drop" from your hand. Similar to table tennis, the rule prohibits you from imparting spin or force with your hand. Thanks in advance for the answer.

[@magisterparsons]

0:48 The kitchen rule 2:35 Serving 4:52 Line calls 6:26 Court positioning 7:54 Rapid fire rules

[@Coveskipper]

Thanks. Can you pin comments?

[@magisterparsons]

@@Coveskipper No clue, but it won't bother me if you copy and paste it as your own pinned comment.

[@felinegood-livingtheferall4340]

Please do a presentation on Pickleball etiquette. I'm a rec player who plays random pick up doubles games and have less than a year playing experience. I understand that one should not talk to their partner during play other than to call "mine". Also I've seen some players get testy about poaching during doubles play or players who hug the center up at the NV line. Your input please.

[@bradleycross5987]

I recommend poaching but it comes with risk :)

[@randylucas6065]

Clarify poaching?

[@laurabaker5312]

New to the game and I have a few questions. 1 - When I serve it has to land in my opponents service area not in the kitchen. When my opponent returns the serve can it land in my kitchen ? 2- When serving can the ball hit the middle line? 3- How do we call out point?

[@PickleballKitchen]

1. Their return can land in your kitchen, yes. 2. Yes 3. To call out the score you say "My team's score" - "My opponent's score" - "Server number".

[@tgw230]

@@PickleballKitchen when serving can the ball hit the kitchen line?

[@canuck-guy2384]

Well done. I have a couple of questions about pickleball that may not have commonly occurred. The ball was returned over the net from a high volley (like a drop shot) when it dropped into the kitchen (mere inches from the net) it bounced once and back over the net from whence it came. What is the ruling?

[@peteramirault6425]

QUESTION: Is there any time when after hitting a ball you can go into the kitchen? When the ball didn't bounce in the kitchen. Like running up from the back row, hitting the ball in the backcourt and your momentum carries you into the kitchen and the point is over when your opponent misses the ball.

[@jaredpeterson3447]

From what he said, I believe if you jump into the kitchen from outside then it’s a fault. But if you hit, have both feet land behind the kitchen after hitting and then continue to move into the kitchen, you’re good.

[@AMurderOfLobs]

@@jaredpeterson3447 I thought the rules state that if your momentum carries you into the kitchen it's illegal?

[@tgw230]

@@AMurderOfLobs no that's only on a volley, you can go into the kitchen as long as you're not doing a volley, the kitchen rule is only related to volleys.

[@jerrytom3514]

Nice, but you forgot to mention on the serve you cannot hit the kitchen line - it’s very confusing to some people because you can hit the other lines on the court. Hitting the kitchen line is a fault. It would’ve been nice to include that in your good video.

[@bertwagner8317]

All lines are “in”. The kitchen line is in the kitchen.

[@carlanorris-hopkins2180]

Great video as usual. Now if our team calls a ball out and our opponents object I thought we would have the benefit of the doubt since the ball is closest to us and it would be our call.

[@reubenswinkels9742]

During a serve, does your paddle not also need to be in a low to high trajectory at the point of impact? Like you cant slice down on the ball?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yes and I should have mentioned that, thanks!

[@karenkupczyk7425]

Yes I think you are correct. It has to be in an upward motion.

[@MikeVeracity]

If you are serving below your belly button and the ball goes over the net then it must have been heading upwards at the point of contact unless you have super-human strength (and then the ball would probably go long anyway.)

[@JimAssalone]

You couldn’t clear the net going high to low at impact.

[@AMurderOfLobs]

@@MikeVeracity Ehhh, I'm not totally convinced it's impossible to successfully serve with a high->low swing trajectory. (Ignoring the legality of course). Certainly its impossible if it starts very high, but with a more subtle angle of attack, I bet I could achieve it 25% of attempts. It wouldn't really be difficult to return, so hardly worth debating. I'll give it a shot tomorrow and update!

[@kenbaxter819]

I also hear about more knee problems with PB. It might be due to the larger number of older people playing. Also, because PB is “sold” as an easy game to learn and play, many older people are not stretching enough before engaging in play, nor wearing knee braces to help protect themselves.

[@rexgoodheart3471]

My problem has been the bursas in my heels. Hurt them on my first play two months ago and they still haven't healed up.... mostly because I can't stay off the court. :)

[@craigpendrys]

@Ken Baxter and as a Director of Tennis of 30+ years who has witnessed first hand the biggest mistake players make before they have stepped on the court is STOP WEARING RUNNING SHOES! One, running shoes mark up the courts(black skid marks). Two, running shoes do not support lateral movement (the outers are a soft canvas material). Running shows are made for straight ahead running. Tennis or Pickleball shoes are low-profile, non-marking, and provide much better support for lateral movement which pretty much defines pickleball. People need to be educated on this prior to stepping on court. I have seen many a player role their ankle when leaning to one side and this may have been preventable. Be smart! Happy Pickling!

[@NevadaMikey]

Thank you, great video, I learned a few things. I do have a question, Can you hold a can of beer when playing? (lol)

[@PickleballKitchen]

I think I've only seen that once! haha!

[@lynnlindley9042]

Very informative video! 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you! Can someone tell me if it’s okay to mark your Pickleballs with either a colored dot or something else? I brought 10 Pickleballs today and left with only 8 because all 4 courts were playing and they all claimed to not have my missing 2. TIA for your thoughts. 😊

[@MikeVeracity]

During the pandemic, many of us are restricted to singles play (because of physical distancing) and "skinny" singles because of conditioning! Could you mention the rules regarding serving and scoring in "skinny" singles? Also, could we get a movement going to have a line to divide the kitchen for skinny singles?

[@PickleballKitchen]

I think I will do a video on skinny singles one of these days. In general though, you can do what you wish. I would just play it like normal singles.

[@Clarkstonlife]

Follow up questions: 1. Is it a fault if your heel is behind the kitchen line but the front part (which usually bends up) is on the line but not physically touching it? 2. On a bounce serve can you bounce the ball in front of the baseline while your feet are behind the baseline? 3. I thought the out ball rule changed and you have to see the different color between the ball and line (not the physical part of the ball where it touches). 4. Can a partner pull you back from going in to the kitchen?

[@eljules]

If I hit my opponent but he was outside, is it still a point for me? Or is it out?

[@TedNixon]

Thanks for the video. Is it illegal to start your serve motion from outside the side line but take a step inward so that when you actually contact the serve you are inside the side line?

[@Itskay25]

when serving does the pickleball have to be behind the kitchen and land in the volley zone to be a good serve?

[@teresafisher4234]

Thanks for the very informative video. I am a new player and I am playing with mostly new players. We have had a recurring debate about receiving serves during doubles. I am under the understanding that the serve is served diagonally and must be returned by the player that is on that side. There are a couple of players that say that is not true and that it doesn't matter which player returns the ball. I can't seem to find the definitive answer to this question. Thanks in advance for your insight.

[@PickleballKitchen]

I'm glad the video was helpful and welcome to pickleball! You are correct. The player across from you has to return the ball. There is never an exception to this rule.

[@rickburkhart]

Does the server have to be between the sidelines not out of the sidelines?

[@mw10259]

@@PickleballKitchen IV'E SEEN PEOPLE DO OVER HEAD SMASHES ,,, IS THAT BREAKING A RULE ???

[@bengepp9314]

So im out of the kitchen ,, volley the ball ,,, at what exact time/moment can I enter the kitchen without that shot being a fault even though I was totally behind the line when I hit the ball ?

[@meyerhaus3189]

I have a question regarding the server position during a doubles game. Let’s say the score is 3 2 2 and team B faults and the server returns to Team A. Score is now 2 3 1. Which side does Team A Server 1 serve from? Left or right side? Is it based on an odd or even score that determines which side Sever 1 serves from?

[@davidfremont-smith3319]

I had this same question, but I think I have the answer (but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). The server position in doubles after a side out will always be on the right (even) side, regardless of the score. Whichever player on the receiving team happens to be on the right side at the time of the side out, that player is now server #1 and will serve from the right side. Say Joe is that person (server #1), then serves from the right side and commits a fault. Sue, his partner (server #2), would then start her first serve from the left side. If the point is won, Sue and Jim will switch sides, and Sue will serve from the right side. If they lose that point, there is a side out, and the other team serves. But Sue and Jim will stay in the same positions as they were when they lost the point. After the next side out, and the serve comes back to them, now Sue is server #1 and will serve from the right side. (So your server number may well change several times during a game.) My understanding is that singles is where the server's score determines their serving position after a side out: even score from the right, and odd from the left.

[@meyerhaus3189]

@@davidfremont-smith3319 that’s pretty much how I play it. I pretty much disregard the 4.b.6.b rule.

[@KevinCrosbySeattle]

I grew up on Bainbridge Island-the birthplace of pickleball-from 4th to 10th grade when there were 3000 people here; now there are nearly 25,000 since I've moved back. I played pickleball a few times as a kid, but I guess I really didn't know it was invented on the island until the other day on a virtual date with my biggest fan walking around the old neighborhood checking out the renovated racket club. Seems the racquetball I loved to play as a kid has gone the way of the once-popular ski jumping in Washington state. My girlfriend's interested in pickleball from its description-and currently on the bus moving here-so I ordered a pair of paddles learning Battle Point Park has several free courts. She said her dad knew one of co-developers. Her first question is what do we wear? I said something casual and I need to get tennis shoes rather than my boots; the old racket club forbade black soled shoes.

[@ahmedvahed5794]

Thanks. Clarified a few points for me. Cheers.

[@aussiebob43]

Could you clarify Rule 7 h. When a player gets hit with a ball in play, who gets the point? The player who is hit or the player who hit him with the ball?

[@PickleballKitchen]

The team who hit the ball.

[@allfunluver]

This is an excellent video. TY.

[@floridavintagesellerakapatti]

Thanks this was helpful.

[@bv1437]

If a volley is striked (a slam) and the ball passes both opponents at velocity then the striker enters the kitchen is the shot a fault? We have had arguments on this issue. Thanks.

[@richardcolton1009]

if your right foot is in the kitchen in order to re-establish your position must your left foot come off the court or can you step back out of the kitchen and the hit a volley?

[@ktrock77]

The future part of the kitchen rule is interesting. You legally volley a winner and the ball bounces twice on the other side, point over. Now you lose your balance and step into the kitchen. That's a kitchen violation and point to the other side, or side out. Strange rule. In tennis, once the ball bounces twice on their side, the point is truely over.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yeah I hear you. But it has to be this way because then people would take advantage of it. Also, the ref can't watch the ball bouncing twice and the player's feet at the same time.

[@ktrock77]

Pickleball Kitchen, I've rarely seen it called. It's a bang/bang play. I think once you've reached equilibrium the point is truly over. You can't now be flagged for walking into the kitchen :)

[@PickleballKitchen]

@@ktrock77 This rule is well known and gets called all the time, but I think you may be misunderstanding. If you've regained your balance after a volley, you can now step into the kitchen. But if the momentum from that particular volley brought you in at any point in time, then it's a fault. Does that clear anything up? Let me know and I can go into further detail.

[@lynnecoles7276]

A big thank you!

[@joelmendoza783]

Congrats Philippines!! 2022 Pickleball World Champion.

[@lorenzohernandez2762]

Question? When standing behind the NVZ, if a volley bounces or trickles over in the kitchen zone, is that only time you can step in and play the ball to stay in the point ? Your thoughts.

[@cathygraham8005]

You can go in the kitchen whenever you want - you just can't hit a volley while in it or fall/step into the kitchen on a volley shot.

[@jackstein5486]

Thanks for the clarifications.

[@rexgoodheart3471]

On a serve, does the ball have to completely clear the kitchen line? In other words, since a ball is considered "in" when it touches the back line, is it also considered "in the kitchen" if the ball touches the kitchen line when served?

[@rexgoodheart3471]

Found the answer to my question. The serve must completely clear the NVZ line.

[@michaellewis7715]

A couple of questions that came up recently in our league play (no referee), 1 - if your opponent and their partner are chatting with each other and you are ready to serve to you need to wait until they are ready to receive the ball or can you go ahead and serve (they were taking a while to chat)? 2 - We were serving and my partner called out the score (it may or may not have been accurate) the opposing player could not return the serve but their partner stopped playing and asked what score the server called out. That person insisted we reserve. Is that proper? Thanks, I watch you for all my pickleball advice!

[@huttd]

of course you need to resolve the score before continuing, if there is any disputed, you need to clarify before continuing.

[@billr6879]

Thanks for the helpful video. I played pickleball for my first time a couple of days ago. I understand that only the server can get points during a game. My first game was going quite slow being a rookie so my opponent (who is also a rookie playing for his first time) and I changed the rule so that each serve, no matter who served it, was a point to whichever side scored the point. This made the game go much quicker and lots more fun. Something similar happened in volleyball to make it a quicker game and more fun was to change the rules so that every serve, no matter which team served, was a point. I wish that type of rule was put into place to make the pickleball game go quicker, and in my opinion, be more fun. Is there any talk of doing this or making this change?

[@PickleballKitchen]

My pleasure and thanks for stopping by. What you were doing is called rally scoring. There's been some talk doing that in singles, but not much has come of it yet.

[@Coveskipper]

@@PickleballKitchen Tennis vs Volleyball

[@cathygraham8005]

We've done that type of scoring when time is a factor. Makes the games a more predictable length.

[@Coveskipper]

Major League Pickleball is using it. Some kind of change to the serving arrangements, too. I think each person serves on only one side, or something. I don’t have the time to check it right now, but as soon as I get out of the bathroom it’s the first thing I’m going to do.

[@scottmanthey3549]

Does the follow through in the kitchen count if the point has been won before you fall in?

[@cathymunn4036]

If a ball bounces out and you hit it and then call out before the opposing team hits it back is it considered in and should be hit? In other words, if you call out and hit it should the opposing team let it go or headed back?

[@PickleballKitchen]

No, the ball is out. If you call an out ball, then hit it, the ball is still out regardless of whether you hit it or not.

[@manuelmoraleda9684]

Are you allowed to use the pencil-hold on the paddle like that use in Table tennis ?

[@amysours3430]

Interesting, I always thought if you hit an out ball play continued. Good to know that if it was out you can in fact still go for it if you are unsure at first then call it out if you hit it. Most specifically on a return serve since the ball needs to hit the ground first.

[@waynesmith7387]

This isn’t the kind of rule that’s written, but see if you agree with me. When I’m receiving serve and the ball is close to the center line or the sideline, I’m looking approximately “down the line” and I should make the call of in or out. My partner has an inferior view and should stay silent. Conversely, if the ball is close to the kitchen line, my partner has the superior view and should make the call. If the ball is close to the baseline, neither of us has a “down the line” view, but I should make the call because I’m closer. To take it further - on any shot, if a partner is looking “down the line” in question, that partner should make the call. Otherwise, the partner closest to the ball should call it.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yup and that's exactly how it works. This kind of stuff is listed out in the handbook has "line call ethics" or best practices. Thanks for the comment.

[@margaretharris2283]

A question - when playing a recreational game who gets to call whether the ball lands in or out? Is it the person closest to the ball? His/her partner? Players on the other side of the net? People on the sidelines watching the game? This issue causes much dispute with among players I often play with and it would be great to hear your "call" on this question. Thanks.

[@caedmonv55]

Any receiving person can call the ball out; though if partners disagree the point should go to the opponent.

[@durdicamac9662]

I need help with this rule...The moment the ball is served...4.A.4.c. Neither of the server’s feet may touch outside the imaginary extensions of the sideline or centerline. WHEN? Is it at the moment server strikes the ball or when service motion starts? (like in tennis) Sometime server start the service motion with one foot crossing side or center line, but at the time of striking the ball both feet get within the lines. In tennis if one foot crosses the line during the motion of the serve and then that same foot is brought in the legal position during the strike of the ball it is still called foot fault. Also if the serving motion is in question then even baseline should be included in the definition. (sideline, centerline and baseline) If rule is talking about moment of striking the ball then server can step inside the court (straddle the line), toss the ball up, lift the front foot up at the moment of striking the ball and keep playing… Current rule: 4.A.4.a At least one foot must be on the playing surface behind the baseline.

[@eschott]

I have been playing pickle ball for about 3 months. Whenever I see videos of high level players it seems they rarely go in the kitchen. What is the right approach to entering the kitchen. Seems like I should really try and avoid entering it unless I absolutely have to. Is there ever a scenario where it would be advantageous.

[@PickleballKitchen]

The only reason why you don't want to go into the kitchen (besides the kitchen rule itself) is if you think you're going to get a drive right back at you. Otherwise, people do go into the kitchen for dinks and it's perfectly fine.

[@Dingbobber]

Only go into the kitchen if you’re hungry

[@eschott]

@@Dingbobber lol

[@jaycee2314]

Hi Barrett, after you make contact with the ball on a serve can your foot touch or cross the baseline? As in if your serve includes a forward momentum and you catch yourself with any foot and its past the baseline upon impact, is that a legal serve? Or, do both feet have to stay behind the baseline during and directly after ball contact of a serve?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yes, once you've made contact you can step over the line.

[@jaycee2314]

That's great news for me. Thank you for the reply and keep up the excellent work!!

[@PickleballKitchen]

@@jaycee2314 No problem, thanks!

[@danielrusso3958]

We had an instance where a player hit the ball kind of twice with the paddle but in one forward motion. Is this a fault?

[@PickleballKitchen]

As long as it was in one swing, it's fine.

[@danielrusso3958]

Thanks your videos are the best!!

[@PickleballKitchen]

@@danielrusso3958 Thanks!

[@AMurderOfLobs]

@@PickleballKitchen Wait really? You can legally hit the ball twice as long as it's one motion? Huh...never knew that.

[@daveharter6469]

question? In the kitchen, can you step into the kitchen before the ball hits the ground? It sounds like you said, if you step into the kitchen, to hit the ball in the air, you must back out of the kitchen with both feet down outside the kitchen to hit the ball. two different thoughts here.

[@dangallant8871]

I have tried backhand serves (think ping pong) is this legal?

[@mandym3657]

When you serve can you put spin on the ball ? In our village we have just started playing Pickleball and this is a big debate

[@PickleballKitchen]

For now you can, yes.

[@nobodyspecial9035]

Can you please discuss defending against around the post shots?

[@PickleballKitchen]

I could perhaps include that in a video one day, but you basically just have to shuffle out the sideline and defend it that way.

[@cassandradavis718]

My question is l hit a ball outside the kitchen and it bounces and I hit the ball back across the net and my momentum take into the kitchen is that a fault or no fault.

[@sgarcata]

I played for the first time yesterday... just a class, really. But I noticed one of my ankles started hurting. What should I do to give it more support?

[@1hitpointleft873]

get more muscles

[@KCHovik]

In my first game ever of pickleball, I kind of hit the ball twice stopped the ball in the air, and hit it a second time on my return. I assume that is a fault, correct? Thank you!

[@joeinge4808]

On serve with bounce first, does it matter where the ball is bounced ( inside the court vs behind the line)?

[@henrystrauss168]

Outside

[@johnbrown-oe4id]

At the 2:07 mark in the video, where your both feet are outside the kitchen and your hand and paddle are over the kitchen line , to me that would be a fault because a part of you , be it the paddle or you your hand is over the kitchen line.

[@sandradavis847]

Thanks.

[@PickleballKitchen]

My pleasure.

[@benneyoboy]

On a serve, if the ball hits the kitchen line, is it considered out? I’ve heard that this is the only time when a ball hits a line and it is considered out, can you confirm?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yes, the ball is out if the serve hits the kitchen line.

[@DaveLL500]

@@PickleballKitchen Any truth to the rumor a 2021 rule change will allow let serves to play on if the ball lands good? If true, what are your thoughts?

[@PickleballKitchen]

@@DaveLL500 Hmm interesting. If there any rule changes for 2021, I'll be covering them in a video as soon as they come out.

[@giffy5775]

Some people hit a volley but are very slow to fall into the kitchen. If you hit a volley, and teeter on the line but play continues with the ball hit back and forth several times then you fall into the kitchen is that a fault?

[@rondasievers4419]

Can you bounce the ball inside the court when you serve or does it have to be outside like your feet?

[@PickleballKitchen]

You can bounce in or out, doesn’t matter.

[@wowwow8617]

love the podcast

[@PickleballKitchen]

Thanks!

[@sallysennett8702]

Is it a fault if the ball hits the Center (Vertical) post, including the serve, or while in play?

[@bjtagoai]

If the ball bounces in the kitchen and you step in to hit the ball can you slam it over? Meaning can you slam in the kitchen?

[@peteh1063]

Yes.

[@xerarch34]

In doubles, If you are the server. Can your teammate be inside the play zone? While you are at the moment of serving?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yes

[@michelechivers8883]

For the serve, does your partner also have to adhere to the same line rules before you serve? Great videos! Th ask for doing them

[@PickleballKitchen]

No, they don't. Thanks for stopping by!

[@kayatbucks]

@@PickleballKitchen I was told the partner of the server must also stand behind the base line.

[@PickleballKitchen]

@@kayatbucks No, this is not correct. They can stand where they want.

[@clintroberts1]

@@PickleballKitchen But surely they can't stand in front of the server so the ball let's say goes over them. I thought you had to stand in the opposite side of the court at the very least (not in the rectangle in front of the server). This would seem to cause visibility blocking.

[@an0mndr]

one question I got last time I played, are you allowed to switch the hand you are holding the paddle in in order to hit the ball with your off hand?

[@ericl2495]

yes you are. I see it lots.

[@1105pitbull]

Hi, you just touched on this but didn't get specific or maybe being general was enough: 4.A.9.If the serve clears the net or hits the net and then touches the receiver or the receiver’s partner, it is a point for the serving team. I don't understand the sanity behind this rule at all especially if the ball hits the net.

[@PickleballKitchen]

The reason why they have this rule is because you won't know where the ball could have bounced if it hit someone. The serving team has to have the benefit of the doubt.

[@Bozzy_Wazzy]

It’s the same way in tennis, you have to let the serve hit the ground before contact. If playing doubles, only the designated returner may touch the serve after it bounces and the designated server must change each point. Hope that helps you out!

[@1105pitbull]

@@Bozzy_Wazzy That's why the rule in pickleball is so weird. I would think if the ball hits the non returning player that it's obvious that the serve would not have made it into the service area. In tennis it's not this way. If the server hits the non receiving player then the fault is the servers.

[@Holyghost_2010]

On kitchen future tense- if you hit and score then fall into kitchen is that a fault?

[@AnthonyM1]

I volleyed a ball today while outside the kitchen and smacked it at an extreme angle and as it hit the opponents side they clearly gave up the point.....I balance for a few seconds and then stepped into the kitchen. My question is when was the point over?.....keep in mind the opponents gave up on hitting and a few seconds went by.

[@PickleballKitchen]

It doesn't matter if the point is over or not. You could be balancing yourself for 10 hours and falling in would still count as a fault.

[@AnthonyM1]

So the point is indefinitely live and never over? @@PickleballKitchen

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yeah so this is a weird grey area. Technically, a dead ball has been declared, but in the case of momentum, the point isn't over. Weird, I know!

[@bruceackerman8116]

What are the double hit and carry rules?

[@video2105]

Can you use different hand to hit the ball in same game

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yes

[@angelaspotts9427]

I am left handed, but I sometimes switch to my right hand to get the ball. Is that allowed?

[@MrScalius]

1) when serving, can I use the hand holding the paddle to spin the ball before hitting it? I see Ben Johns doing it all the time. 2) Doing so sometimes makes the ball to toss up a bit but I thought tossing the ball up even a little was illegal.

[@brooksa4579]

Ok here is a situation that occurred in a game I was playing in recently. The opposing team players each tried to hit a ball that had bounced between them. Their paddles collided and one paddle dropped into the kitchen. Their shot went in the net so they lost the point however what if it had went over the net and landed in play. Would the paddle dropped in the kitchen been a fault even though it was a result of a ground stroke and not a volley? I have scoured the USAPA rule book and it really does not address this. What do you think?

[@johnnywenzel540]

Since it's not a volley, it should be fine.

[@Leafslab1]

I have a question, what’s the ruling if I put a backspin on a ball and it goes over the net and comes back to my side without anyone hitting it?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Your point! But keep in mind that They can reach over and hit it if they want to.

[@JimAssalone]

Obviously a joke lost on “pickleball kitchen”. No one could produce that much spin and bounce to do that. It can be done in Table Tennis as a fun demonstration on how much spin can be applied to modern day table tennis ball with modern day equipment and professionals but would not work in real game as opponent would always be able to return ball before it returned on its own anyway.

[@ronlabelle1416]

@@JimAssalone obviously you don’t know my spin. I’ve done it twice, that’s why I asked.

[@DaveLL500]

@@ronlabelle1416 I've seen it numerous times, usually on mishits. By the way, if your opponent manages to return your backspin shot but in doing so her paddle or body makes contact with any part of the net, it's considered a net fault on her part.

[@paulanthony5387]

@@JimAssalone I've done it by accident and seen it done one other time.

[@Mav...]

If a dink is hit wide, can you return it outside of the net and lower than the net? To their corner on the base line?

[@cathygraham8005]

yep as long as it lands in on the opponents side.

[@norms3913]

Now when on the kitchen line my arm goes over the line volleying the ball back over the net but my feet dont go over the line I had ppl call me fault for being in the kitchen is it a fault of not ?

[@paulanthony5387]

Not!

[@henrystrauss168]

Not!

[@markfarrell4753]

Your feet can't be on the line.

[@norms3913]

@@markfarrell4753 I'm not on the line I'm just like a inch behind the line

[@johnmcdermott2551]

That’s an old racquetball frame with a solid face and short handle.

[@alexphomphakdy107]

can you clarify the double hit on 1 paddle rule? its not clear and crystal on the rules, says it has to be "un-intentional, continuous, and in 1 direction"? if you hear it hit twice on a paddle, do we play on or call it?

[@PickleballKitchen]

Double hits are OK as long as the stroke was in one single motion. As long as it's in one motion, then it was clearly unintentional. If you see that, just play on!

[@rogerhong6448]

Hi, When I move or take a step to serve the ball without touching the base line. Is it a fault?

[@PickleballKitchen]

No.

[@barrygaidek3961]

When playing doubles, you are serving, does your teammate have to be behind the baseline until the ball is hit?

[@PickleballKitchen]

No

[@jonassteinberg2177]

If you are hit by an out ball while you are behind the base line or side line is it a point for your opponent

[@philminion4705]

that kid of depends on when and if the ball was out. if you're hit first then called the ball out you lose. conversely if you call the ball out then get hit, that gets muddy, could go either way(i think).

[@jonassteinberg2177]

Let me clarify If i am behind the base line and the ball hit me in the foot do my opponents get the point

[@stevennelson7628]

jonas steinberg yes

[@PickleballKitchen]

Yes.

[@carlanorris-hopkins2180]

Yes.

[@jasonurroz570]

Quick question (LOL): Does the line count as the "kitchen" or does it start within the colored paint inside the line?

[@PickleballKitchen]

The line counts

[@wanjiruwarama2016]

I wonder how to treat a serve that falls on the middle line - between the court.

[@nelsoni5390]

I have been told if the person hitting the ball scoops it in one motion it's a good shot! Is that true?

[@PickleballKitchen]

I'm not quite sure what "scoops" means? Can you rephrase?

[@nelsoni5390]

@@PickleballKitchen Thank you for responding, appreciate it! Think of it like when you got to hit the ball and it almost feels like you threw the ball. It's a miss hit and doesn't make the normal sound but I was told it's still allowed because my swing was in one motion. I hope that helps.

[@PickleballKitchen]

@@nelsoni5390 Oh I gotcha now, thanks for the clarification. Yes, this is legal, but only if it's in one motion.

[@yankeezulu9738]

What camera do you use? Thanks.

[@PickleballKitchen]

Canon Rebel SL2

[@yankeezulu9738]

@@PickleballKitchen Thanks. And what microphone do you use?

[@sallyanngill2884]

Brand new player...I've been reading different site rules. One rule stated if you serve and it hits the non-volley zone line it is "out" What is the "non-volley zone line?" is it the back line going across the kitchen only? Or does it include the side line of the kitchen also?

[@PickleballKitchen]

The non-volley zone is the same as the kitchen. If the serve hits any of the kitchen lines, including the sidelines, it's a fault.

[@markw7297]

I have a NVZ question that my local pickleball group has been debating. If I hit a groundstroke (not a volley) when the ball bounces outside the NVZ and my momentum carries me into the NVZ, is that a fault?

[@PickleballKitchen]

No. The kitchen rule only applies to balls that haven't bounced.

[@AMurderOfLobs]

I'm curious to know what your group could possibly be debating about? I mean, any time the ball has bounced, regardless of where it bounces, means you can hit the ball within the NVZ. Does your group understand that NVZ stands for "Non Volley Zone", and applies to volleys only?

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[@saraherring1832]

Are there any rules about changing players after a match? For example, say a group of 12 players are playing on 3 public courts. There are 3 people on sideline waiting to play after a game ends, can one set of 4 people that were playing together make a rule that the next person up to play the winners when the game ends, could not play on that court because the four of them want to keep playing together.

[@kimkain]

sara herring i think that is rude, when a game ends the next players waiting should play the winners.

[@AMurderOfLobs]

I doubt that kind of thing is within the realm of the rules of any sport, and probably falls within the rules of the institution that owns and governs the courts. For example, many private clubs have reservations for courts according to time slots. Other places have a "ladder" system during certain times of day. For places without any official policy or authority, that kind of thing probably comes down to human decency and the golden rule, haha.

[@chasejordanlive]

I have a silly question that no one has reviewed yet. At least no video that I can find. I am new and we are wondering what happens when I serve in single play, the serve is good but my opponent is unable to return due to missing the ball or smashes it into the net or other. Is this a point for me? Do I simply re-serve? The rule book does not cover this or am I incorrect? Thanks!!!

[@PickleballKitchen]

Hi welcome to pickleball! In this case, it's your point! You get a point, switch sides and keep going. Thanks for stopping by.

[@AMurderOfLobs]

Winning the point like this is not only a technical matter of fact, it should be the intention of any competitive player when serving. If your opponent fails to make contact at all, it's called an "ace" (just like tennis), and they legally owe you $5 or a beer (server's choice). I always wear a Nike sports bra under my shirt and knee pads so that I can rip off my shirt and skid on my knees after I ace my opponent. This is a great way to get in their head. Especially considering I'm a cisgender male.

[@michaelpless1153]

I understand that if you hit a volley and your momentum carries you into the kitchen, that is a fault. What if i am playing back and I run up to hit a ball that bounces outside of the kitchen, and then my momentum carries my into the kitchen ....is this allowed?

[@AMurderOfLobs]

Well considering it's not illegal to be standing in the kitchen when you hit a ball that has bounced, why would it suddenly become illegal to move into the kitchen after you hit a ball that's bounced? Remember, the kitchen is the non-volley zone. When it's not a volley, the kitchen is no longer relevant.