Coach's Corner

Coach's Corner

Out of bounds

Posted on 2nd Aug 2022

Coach’s Corner “Out-of-Bounds Calls” by Mel Kohlberg There are many opinions about what constitutes proper line calls. Citations from the 2022 Pickleball Rule Book mention the following: 6.A. A ball that lands on any correct court line is “in.” 6.C.  A ball contacting the playing surface ou...

Serve and foot faults

Posted on 5th Jan 2022

Not that we ordinarily call foot faults or serve faults, but it’s good to know the following in case you’re in a sanctioned event Section 4 -The Serve Rule 4.A.2.b - When ball is served, the server’s feet may not touch inside the court or the baseline. Rule 4.A.2.c - The server’s feet may n...

2021pickleballrules

Posted on 25th Jan 2021

2021 Rules Changes Ref: usapickleball.org USA Pickleball has issued new rules changes, effective January 25, 2021 (don’t ask!). In total, 125 changes have been made, but nearly all were language clean-up, clarifications, etc. Those that actually affect how we play the game are very few and are d...

Rules Clarifications

Posted on 25th Jan 2021

Long time, no talk. Based on play this year and questions raised, following are some clarifications of existing rules: Momentum Rule – WHEN VOLLEYING, if a player’s momentum causes the player, or anything the player is wearing, to touch the No-Volley Zone or its associated lines, it is considered...