USA Pickleball Rule Changes
Suggested USA Pickleball Rule Changes for 2027
Rule change submissions for the 2027 rulebook process are currently closed.
| ID | Existing Rule | Suggested Rule Change Title | Board Vote | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2796 | 7.B through 7.D, 20.E | Simplification of Service Rules | Details | |
| 2795 | 5.B, 6.B.2, and 6.B.2.a | Ordinal Numbers for 3rd Element of Score | Details | |
| 2794 | 3.A.4.d | Continuous Centerline | Details | |
| 2791 | 10.C.5 and 13.B.2 | Resolve Conflict between Rules 10.C.5 and 13.B.2 | Details | |
| 2789 | 5.C.1.c | Clarification of Fault for Incorrect Server or Incorrect Receiver | Details | |
| 2788 | 5.C.1 | Challenging a Player or Position Error During a Rally | Details | |
| 2787 | 3.D.6 Allowable Alterations (Paddle) | 3.D.6.j Addition of ball retriever | Details | |
| 2786 | 15., 15.B.7 | Sanctioned Team Rules | Details | |
| 2785 | 3.A.3. Playing Surface | 3.A.3. Playing Surface | Details | |
| 2784 | 9.B.2 Fault Call Responsibility | 9.B.2 Fault Call Responsibility. | Details | |
| 2782 | 7.D.1 | Release position | Details | |
| 2780 | New rule under Section 19 Tournament Line Calls | 19.J. Fully Officiated Match Option | Details | |
| 2777 | 21.F.3, 24.A | Changing Starting Servers | Details | |
| 2776 | Section 25 adding to Wheelchair, Adaptive Standing and Hybrid Doubles Play | Part IV Rules for Inclusive Play | Details | |
| 2763 | None (add to Section 20) | Stop Play Indicator | Details | |
| 2762 | 5.C.1.c, 8.I, 9.B.3.a, and 19.D.1 | Rally Resolution - Timing of Faults and Rulings | Details | |
| 2761 | 19.D | Line Call Appeals - Clarification | Details | |
| 2758 | 21.C.9 | Rescind Partner Retirement | Details | |
| 2756 | 3.A.4.e | Line Size and Color. | Details | |
| 2755 | 10.C.2 | Ball is dead when it bounces | Details | |
| 2754 | 6.E | eliminate verbal not ready signals from rulebook | Details | |
| 2753 | 24.B.1 | Definition of Hinder | Details | |
| 2752 | 13.B.1 | Ball contacts net support system | Details | |
| 2751 | 13.H.1 | player contacting opponent | Details | |
| 2750 | 20.E.1.a | upward paddle motion on serve, not arm | Details | |
| ID | Existing Rule | Suggested Rule Change Title | Board Vote | View Details |