LIST OF SUGGESTED PICKLEBALL RULE CHANGES FOR PREVIOUS YEARS
| Rule Submission Title | Drop Serve - no propelling down, tossing up, or spinning the ball |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Voting Status | Passed |
| USAP Rules Committee Voting Status | "Passed with edits . 1) Approved primarily for consistency with the volley serve change that prevents one handed spin serve Use similar language about spin as in 524." |
| Existing Rule # | 4.A.6.b. |
| Proposed Rule Change | 4.A.6.b. The ball shall not be propelled (thrown) |
| Original Rule Text | 4.A.6.b. The ball shall not be propelled (thrown) |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | If you visit many social media pickleball groups or play in rec games, there is much disagreement on if or when you can spin the ball during release using a drop serve. The rule as written mentions tossing the ball up or propelling it downward but doesn't specifically say you can't spin the ball on release even though it seems implied. Adding a specific phrase prohibiting spin clears up any doubt. |
| Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies | Applies to drop serves. |
| Rule Book Year | 2023 |
| Rule Change ID | 399 |
| Date Created | May 22, 2022 |
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