SUGGESTED USA PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR 2024
| Rule Submission Title | Net Specification |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Vote | Failure Confirmed |
| USAP Rules Committee Vote | Failed |
| USAP Rules Committee Vote Reason | There are multiple court issues that occur with nets and court measurements. There may be circumstances, particularly at the sideline, where it is not possible to strictly comply with or without a specified tolerance. These are best handled by the Tournament Director and the on site personnel. |
| 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 Year | 2024 |
| Rule Change ID | 1199 |
| Date Created | May 14, 2023 |
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