SUGGESTED USA PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR 2024
| Rule Submission Title | Rule 11.N One Paddle |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Vote | Failure Confirmed |
| USAP Rules Committee Vote | Failed |
| USAP Rules Committee Vote Reason | The literal meaning of the current rule is appropriate and should stand. A player cannot carry two paddles at any time during a rally for any reason. The rule does not prohibit a player from tossing their paddle to their partner and retrieving the dropped paddle. |
| Existing Rule # | 11N |
| Proposed Rule Change | 11.N. One Paddle. A player shall not use or carry more than one paddle during a rally. A violation of this rule is a fault. Exception: A player may quickly pick up and return their partner's paddle that has dropped to the ground. They may not strike the ball when holding both paddles. |
| Original Rule Text | 11.N. One Paddle. A player shall not use or carry more than one paddle during a rally. A violation of this rule is a fault. |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | The way the current rule is written a player picking up a partner's dropped paddle and handing it to his partner would be in violation of this rule. |
| Rule Book Year | 2024 |
| Rule Change ID | 1080 |
| Date Created | April 25, 2023 |
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