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What Happens If the Ball Hits the Net Dowel in Pickleball?

01-20-26

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Mark Peifer

This Unusual Net Moment in Pickleball Has a Clear Ruling

Is blowing on the ball in pickleball legal? Learn the official rule, why it’s allowed, and how referees rule rare net situations.

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09-26-25

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Mark Peifer

Dead Ball in Pickleball: Does Contact with the Net End the Rally?

3 min read

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08-20-25

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Mark Peifer

Pickleball Through the Net

Is a pickleball that goes through a damaged net still in play? Find out what the rules say about faulty net equipment, when...

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Rules

07-17-25

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Mark Peifer

Paddle in the Kitchen: the Non-Volley Zone Volley Rule

Is touching the Kitchen with your paddle during a volley legal or a fault? Learn what the rules have to say about your paddle...

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05-15-23

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Stacie Townsend

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