LIST OF SUGGESTED PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR PREVIOUS YEARS
Rule Submission Title | Confirming correct score, server/receiver, position |
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USAP Board Voting Status | Failed |
USAP Rules Committee Voting Status | Failed. 1) Not necessary 2) We have heard of only 1 incident where this has been an issue 3) Sportsmanship issues are covered at the section 1, not in the specific rules |
Existing Rule # | 4.B.8. |
Proposed Rule Change | Before the serve occurs, any player may ask the referee or the opponents if there is no referee for the score, correct server or receiver, correct player position, and may challenge/confirm the called score. Any player may ask anyone or more of these questions. In matches without referees, the opponent's must follow good sportsmanship and answer the question if asked. |
Original Rule Text | Before the serve occurs, any player may ask the referee for the score, correct server or receiver, correct player position, and may challenge/confirm the called score. Any player may ask anyone or more of these questions. |
Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | In a sanctioned MMP tournament, in rounds without referees, an opponent refused to verify the score or position when requested. They stated it was not their job. This rule addition would codify their responsibility and prevent them from allowing a fault. |
Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies |
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Rule Book Year | 2023 |
Rule Change ID | 392 |
Date Created | May 21, 2022 |
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