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.

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.

We discuss what a pickleball player should be focusing on as they prepare to either serve the ball or to receive a serve.

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.

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.

We discuss the specific requirements of a drop serve in pickleball

We discuss the rules that apply to the Volley serve in pickleball.

We discuss the serving rules about feet placement during a pickleball serve.  These rules apply to both volley serves and drop serves.

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.