SUGGESTED USA PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR 2024
| Rule Submission Title | Line call rule on serve. Editorial change for clarity. |
|---|---|
| Existing Rule # | 6.A, 6.B, 6.C |
| Proposed Rule Change | 6.A. A served ball that clears the non-volley zone and its lines and lands in the correct service court or on any correct service court line is in. Any other ball in play that lands in the court or touches any court line is in. 6.B. 6.C (removed) |
| Original Rule Text | 6.A. A served ball that clears the non-volley zone and lands in the correct service court or on any correct service court line is in. 6.B. Except the serve, any ball in play that lands in the court or touches any court line is in. 6.C. A ball contacting the playing surface completely outside of the court is “out.” |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | This change is for clarity purposes and makes it consistent with Rule 4.A.2. |
| Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies | Live play |
| Rule Book Year | 2024 |
| Rule Change ID | 880 |
| Date Created | March 5, 2023 |
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