01-20-2026 • 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. 2 min read Rules
01-08-2026 • Mark Peifer 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes to Know USA Pickleball has announced several rule changes for the upcoming 2026 Rulebook. Amendments introduce a format for doubles... 4 min read Rules
12-18-2025 • Mark Peifer Is a Match Over When Your Partner Can’t Continue? Here’s What the Pickleball Rules Actually Say Pickleball injury mid-match? Learn the rule that allows one player to continue in doubles and why a match isn’t automatically... 3 min read Rules
11-05-2025 • Mark Peifer What Happens If the Ball Hits the Net Dowel in Pickleball? By Mark Peifer, USA Pickleball Certified Referee; Past Chairman, USA Pickleball Rules Committee QUESTION: Please examine... 2 min read Rules
09-26-2025 • Mark Peifer Dead Ball in Pickleball: Does Contact with the Net End the Rally? By Mark Peifer, USA Pickleball Certified Referee; Past Chairman, USA Pickleball Rules Committee QUESTION: The basis behind... 3 min read Rules
08-20-2025 • 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... 2 min read Rules
07-17-2025 • 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... 2 min read Dink Rules Volley
07-03-2025 • Mark Peifer Pickleball Contacts Your Partner: Fault or Not? Is it fine to keep playing after the ball contacts someone’s arm as long as the pickleball lands in? Learn what the rules... 2 min read Rules
06-24-2025 • Mark Peifer Out of Line: Clarifying Line Call Authority You might think asking, “Did both of you see it out?” is harmless—but the rules say otherwise. Learn why this kind... 4 min read Rules
