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Pickleball referees discuss various topics that are of interest to pickleball players.
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 17: PSA on calling the score
We discuss the responsibilities that the server has in an unofficiated match before calling the score.
Episode 16: Player positioning
We discuss how to know how players should be positioned on the serve and receive, and how to address situations where players are out of position.
Episode 15: More on Penalties and Consequences
We cover the different types of penalties that a referee may call on you if you misbehave on court, and how those penalties can accumulate over the match to cause you to lose points, games, or the match.
Episode 14: Penalties and Consequences
We cover the different types of penalties that a referee may call on you if you misbehave on court, and how those penalties can accumulate over the match to cause you to lose points, games, or the match.
Referee Timeout!: Episode 13: Players and Serves
We discuss what a pickleball player should be focusing on as they prepare to either serve the ball or to receive a serve.
Referee Timeout!: Episode 12: Referees and Serves, Part 2
We talk about what a pickleball referee is doing and focusing on as they prepare to call the score and as they observe the serve. This is part 2 of 2 on this topic.
Referee Timeout!: Episode 11: Referees and Serves, Part 1
We talk about what a pickleball referee is doing and focusing on as they prepare to call the score and as they observe the serve. This is part 1 of 2 on this topic.
Referee Timeout!: Episode 10: Drop Serve
We discuss the specific requirements of a drop serve in pickleball
Referee Timeout!: Episode 9: Volley serve
We discuss the rules that apply to the Volley serve in pickleball.
Referee Timeout!: Episode 8: Serves and Feet
We discuss the serving rules about feet placement during a pickleball serve. These rules apply to both volley serves and drop serves.
Referee Timeout!: Episode 7: Paddle Check
We review all of the various things that a referee is looking for when they inspect your pickleball paddle during the pre match briefing.
Referee Timeout! Episode 6: Illegal paddles
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.
Referee Timeout! Episode 5: Validating your pickleball paddle
We show you how to use the USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List website to confirm that your pickleball paddle is approved for tournament play.
Referee Timeout!: Episode 1: Pickleball hinders vs distractions
We discuss the difference between a hinder and a distraction in a pickleball match
Referee Timeout!: Episode 3: Referee Responsibilities Part 2
Part 2 of the discussion about pickleball referee roles and responsibilities