USA Pickleball Rule Changes
Suggested USA Pickleball Rule Changes for 2027
Rule change submissions for the 2027 rulebook process are currently closed.
| Rule Submission Title | Line Call Appeals - Clarification |
|---|---|
| Existing Rule # | 19.D |
| Proposed Rule Change | 19.D Line Call Appeals. Any player may make an appeal for the referee to make a ruling on a rally-ending shot, regardless of whether a line call was made beforehand by a player or line judge. |
| Original Rule Text | 19.D Appeals. Only rally-ending shots can be appealed. Any player may make the appeal. |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | The additional wording clarifies what an appeal is, to whom the appeal is made, and that an appeal can be made without a line call being made first. |
| Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies | A fast-paced rally-ending shot passes both players on a team before they can turn to see where the ball lands. Not being able to make an accurate call, either player can ask the referee to make the line call. |
| Rule Book Year | 2027 |
| Rule Change ID | 2761 |
| Date Created | May 29, 2026 |
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