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Kitchen Volley Momentum
Momentum into the kitchen after a volley is still a fault.
Even if you volley the ball legally from outside the kitchen, if your momentum carries you to touch the kitchen or its line after the volley, it is a fault. You must be fully established outside the NVZ.
Common mistakes
- Follow-through stepping into kitchen
- Dropping a paddle or hat in the kitchen during a volley
📘 Official reference: USA Pickleball Rulebook, Section 9.C.
FAQ
- What is the kitchen volley momentum in pickleball?
- Even if you volley the ball legally from outside the kitchen, if your momentum carries you to touch the kitchen or its line after the volley, it is a fault. You must be fully established outside the NVZ.
- What are common mistakes with the kitchen volley momentum?
- Common mistakes include: Follow-through stepping into kitchen; Dropping a paddle or hat in the kitchen during a volley.