We review all of the various things that a referee is looking for when they inspect your pickleball paddle during the pre match briefing.

We describe what happens if a player presents an unapproved pickleball paddle to a referee in a tournament, or if a paddle is identified as unapproved during the middle of a match.

We show you how to use the USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List website to confirm that your pickleball paddle is approved for tournament play.

We discuss the difference between a hinder and a distraction in a pickleball match

Part 2 of the discussion about pickleball referee roles and responsibilities