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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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06-05-2025

Mark Peifer

Post-Match Penalties? What You Need to Know About the 2025 Pickleball Rule

Ever wonder how your match could start with a point already on the board? A new 2025 rule allows technical fouls from previous...

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05-15-2025

Mark Peifer

Backspin into the Net

When your shot bounces and spins back into the net—who's at fault? Let’s dive into a tricky situation involving backspin,...

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04-03-2025

Mark Peifer

Strike on the Sideline

What happens if your opponent’s momentum carries them past the net along the sidelines? If you respond with a less-than-ideal...

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