This rulebook governs how the game of pickleball is played. Updated at the beginning of each year, the Official USA Pickleball Rulebook reflects the latest revisions and clarifications to ensure consistency, …

Jan 8, 2026 · Want to learn how to play pickleball? From pickleball rules to serving and court dimensions, we'll show you our favorite tips and tricks.

Oct 22, 2025 · Not sure which rules matter most when you’re starting out? Read our beginner-friendly breakdown of the key 10 pickleball rules before diving into advanced play.

Dec 26, 2025 · Starting January 1, 2026, USA Pickleball is rolling out a slew of new or modified rules that range from clarifications to legitimate game-changers If you're serious about staying competitive, …

If you’ve found yourself eyeing that rectangle with funky lines or seen the words “pickleball rules” painted under a big net at your park, you probably have questions. Here’s everything you actually need to …

Volley serves and drop serves must be made underhand. Paddle contact with the ball must be below the server’s waist (navel level). The serve is initiated with at least one foot behind the baseline; neither …

The following is an abbreviated form of the rules to give a quick overview of how the game is played. A complete copy of the official rules can be found on the USA Pickleball website at usapickleball.org. If …

4 days ago · Home Blog Rules 01/13/2026 New Pickleball Rules for 2026 It’s a new year, which usually means a few new tweaks to the way we play pickleball. But for 2026, USA Pickleball went a step …

Jan 28, 2025 · USA Pickleball’s 2025 Rulebook is out, and sometimes it’s hard to find what you need because there are so many rules. We have broken down each of the pickleball rules here, with links …

Dec 22, 2025 · Every year, USA Pickleball updates the rulebook to keep play consistent, fair, and (ideally) less chaotic when something strange happens mid-rally. If you play rec games, leagues, or …