SUGGESTED USA PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR 2024

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Rule Submission TitleNet Specification
Existing Rule #2.C.5.
Proposed Rule Change

Center Strap and Height. A center strap is recommended for a permanent net and must be placed at the center of the net to enable easy adjustment to the 34 -inch (86.36-cm) (+or - 1/4 inch) requirement at center. The top shall be 36 inches(91.44cm) (+ or - 1/4 inch) at the sidelines.

Original Rule Text

Center Strap and Height. A center strap is recommended for a permanent net and must be placed at the center of the net to enable easy adjustment to the 34 -inch (86.36-cm) requirement at center. The top shall be 36 inches(91.44cm)at the sidelines.

Reasoning Behind Suggested Change

Some of the net systems used just can't be exactly 34 or 36 inch due to various conditions.

Rule Book Year2024
Rule Change ID1199
Date CreatedMay 14, 2023
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