| Rule Submission Title | Proposal for Rule Amendment: Prohibition of Blowing the Ball During a Rally |
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| USAP Board Vote | Disapproved |
| USAP Board Vote Reason | This was proposed and rejected previously. There are a number of ways a player could potentially affect the flight of the ball. Specifying one method, especially one that is unlikely to be very effective, is not appropriate. |
| Existing Rule # | N/A |
| Proposed Rule Change | One area of concern that has arisen is the practice of blowing on the ball during a rally. Especially when the ball is touching the net upper border, the player can blow the ball back to win the rally. To address these concerns, it is proposed that the following new rule be added to the official pickleball rulebook: Rule X.Y: Prohibition of Blowing on the Ball
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| Original Rule Text | N/A |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | This is an unfair advantage by blowing the ball to change its movement, and undermines the spirit of sportsmanship. It is also harmful for health and hygiene. Similar behavior is prohibited in the official badminton rule book. This proposal has been submitted last year as https://rules.usapickleball.org/entry/1783/. It was not accepted because some reviewers think this case is rare. However, we have noticed more and more cases happening, from amateur games to pro tournaments. So we think it is the correct timing to consider this change. Thanks! |
| Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies | Any scenarios during the rally is on. |
| Rule Book Year | 2026 |
| Rule Change ID | 2200 |
| Date Created | May 7, 2025 |
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