before this happens.
5. A player may legally be in the non-volley zone any time other than when volleying a ball. 6. The non-volley zone is commonly referred to as “the kitchen.” Line Calls 1. A ball contacting any line, except the non-volley zone line on a serve, is considered “in.” 2. A serve contacting the non-volley zone line is short and a fault. A fault is any action that stops play because of a rule violation. 2. A fault by the receiving team results in a point for the serving team. 3. A fault by the serving team results in the server’s loss of serve or side out. 4. A fault occurs when: 5. A serve does not land within the confines of the receiving court. 6. The ball is hit into the net on the serve or any return. 7. The ball is volleyed before a bounce has occurred on each side. 8. The ball is hit out of bounds. 9. A ball is volleyed from the non-volley zone. 10. A ball bounces twice before being struck by the receiver. 11. A player, player’s clothing, or any part of a player’s paddle touches the 12. net or the net post when the ball is in play. 13. There is a violation of a service rule. 14. A ball in play strikes a player or anything the player is wearing or carrying. 15. A ball in play strikes any permanent object before bouncing on the court. Faults 1. All matches will be conducted in accordance with USPA Pickleball rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please write or email: USAPA.
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