USA Pickleball ref Maddie Toren will take you through some random pickleball rules you may not know.
- A paddle may be switched from hand to hand at any time (Rule 11.B.).
- A player completely missing the ball when attempting to strike it does not create a dead ball. The ball remains in play until it bounces twice or until any other fault occurs (Rule 11.D.).
- If a player gets injured during a rally, play continues to its conclusion despite an injury of any of the players (Rule 11.F.).
- A rally will not be stopped if a player loses or breaks a paddle, or loses an item, unless the action results in a fault (Rule 11.G.).
- A player shall not use or carry more than one paddle during a rally. A violation of this rule is a fault (Rule 11.N.).
- A player must have possession of the pickleball paddle when the paddle makes contact with the ball. A violation of this rule is also a fault (Rule 11.O.).
- A player shall not wear or use any form of headphones or earbuds during competition play, with the exception of hearing aids (Rule 11.P).
If you would like to learn more details about these rules refer to the official rulebook at USAPickleball.org.
Maddie Toren is a pro pickleball official and the first-ever teen-certified referee. This is Episode 10 of “10 Things That Most Pickleball Players Don't Know But Should.”