Line Calls
A ball touching any line except the kitchen line on a serve is in.
A ball that lands on any court line is in. The only exception is the serve: a serve landing on the kitchen line is a fault. Players make their own line calls on their side of the net in recreational play.
Common mistakes
- Calling a line ball out
- Misjudging the kitchen line on serve
📘 Official reference: USA Pickleball Rulebook, Section 6.
FAQ
- What is the line calls in pickleball?
- A ball that lands on any court line is in. The only exception is the serve: a serve landing on the kitchen line is a fault. Players make their own line calls on their side of the net in recreational play.
- What are common mistakes with the line calls?
- Common mistakes include: Calling a line ball out; Misjudging the kitchen line on serve.