Line calls: which lines are in?
Ball on the line: in or out?
Lab rule: Any line is in. Serve: not the kitchen line. Unsure? In.
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Momentum faults: when your volley carries you in
Volleyed outside. Still a fault?
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USA Pickleball rulebook (2026): rule 11.A, 11.A.2
What it covers
A clean volley from outside the kitchen can still be a fault if your momentum carries you into it afterwards.
More from Rules, Explained
Rally scoring: what changes
What does rally scoring change?
Lab rule: Every rally scores. 1 server per turn. 2-number call.
Singles vs doubles: what changes
Singles or doubles: what changes?
Lab rule: Same court, same rules. Servers and score call change.