In this video we’re going to talk about the PPA serve rules, what’s happening at the pro level, and as an amateur, what you need to know.
Because you never know what’s going to trickle down from the pro game.
#1- One foot must be behind the baseline at the point of contact with the serve.
Based on this rule, our suggestion on this, and you’re going to hear some more at the end of this video, is let’s worry about what really matters. And what really matters is to have both feet, planted behind the baseline before executing the serve.
#2- A player cannot touch the outside on an extension of the center line or the sideline.
Watch the full video for more rules and why we think you should keep it big picture.
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CJ Johnson
Hey there — I’m a professional three-sport athlete and coach who has spent my entire adult life earning a living from playing and coaching sports. Since I started coaching more than three decades ago, one thing has remained the same: My commitment to see students not as they are but as what they can become and to move heaven and earth to help them realize their untapped potential. You should know that when it comes to helping pickleball players over 50 live their best lives on and off the courts, I'm an expert. Good pickleball is not just technique; it's the mind and body working holistically. That's why I'm also a personal trainer and weight management specialist. When I’m chillin', you'll find me watching Star Trek with my husband John and our two fur babies, Shirley and Ralph. (Yes, Happy Days)