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

We discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Pickleball Referee so that players may know what to expect from them.  

Pickleball referees discuss which players have the responsibility of controlling line and fault calls, and how to resolve on court disputes.