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Because pickleball is still a relatively new sport, there have been rules changes every year for the past several years. Players have the opportunity to submit proposals for changes and USA Pickleball (USAPA) issues the new approved rules at the end of each year.
March 01, 2023
Can a ball be tossed up during a serve then hit on the down drop to serve? Is it ok if the ball bounces before it is hit on the serve? TIA
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March 03, 2023
Hi Rich. No, a ball can not be tossed up during a serve then hit on the way down to serve. The ball must be dropped to serve, though it can be dropped from any height. It is also ok if the ball bounces before it is hit on the serve—that is called a Drop Serve (as opposed to a Volley Serve). In fact, the ball can even bounce TWICE before it is hit on the serve, but you would have to drop it from pretty high to do that!