SUGGESTED USA PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR 2024
| Rule Submission Title | Player must play with approved paddle. |
|---|---|
| Existing Rule # | 2.F.1.a.1. |
| Proposed Rule Change | If the violation is identified prior to the match starting, the player shall switch to a paddle listed as Pass on the USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List. There is no penalty to switch paddles. Legislative format showing the changes to the original rule. If the violation is identified prior to the match starting, the player |
| Original Rule Text | If the violation is identified prior to the match starting, the player MAY switch to a paddle listed as Pass on the USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List without penalty. |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | The player MAY switch gives the player an option. What if the player says "No, I'm not switching". There is no rule to cover this refusal. Changing MAY to MUST takes away the option to refuse. |
| Rule Book Year | 2024 |
| Rule Change ID | 906 |
| Date Created | March 11, 2023 |
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