There are certain rules in pickleball that cannot be violated. As the rules are being changed and set, let's learn about a few of them in part one of "Faults in Pickleball"
Volley in the Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen): Players are not allowed to volley (hit the ball in the air without letting it bounce) while standing in the non-volley zone, commonly known as the "kitchen." This area extends 7 feet from the net on both sides.
Double Bounce: You cannot allow the ball to bounce more than once on your side of the court. If it does, the point is lost.
Serve Faults: You cannot serve the ball out of bounds, into the net, or into the non-volley zone. The serve must be diagonal and land within the opponent's service court.
Illegal Serve Motion: The serve must be made with an underhand stroke, and the paddle must be below the server's waist. The ball must also be struck below waist level.
Touching the Net: Players are not allowed to touch the net with their body or paddle during play. Doing so results in a fault.
Carrying or Throwing the Ball: You can't use your paddle like a taxi to carry or throw the ball around—just give it a good whack and keep it moving!
Hindering the Opponent: You cannot obstruct your opponent's view or movement in a way that is deemed a hindrance. This can result in the loss of a point or a replay of the point.
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