The kitchen rule: stand in it, just don't volley in it
Stand in it? Volley in it?
Lab rule: Stand in it. Never volley while touching it.
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The two-bounce rule
Why can't the server rush the net?
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Serve bounces. Return bounces. Then volleys are allowed.
USA Pickleball rulebook (2026): rule 10.A, 10.A.1, 10.A.2
What it covers
The serve has to bounce, then the return has to bounce. Only then may anyone volley, which is why the serving team starts back.
More from Rules, Explained
Doubles scoring: the three numbers
Why 3 numbers before every serve?
Lab rule: Call your score, their score, then your server number.
Momentum faults: when your volley carries you in
Volleyed outside. Still a fault?
Lab rule: Stop first. Then step in.