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Tony Roig
Tony Roig
September 22, 2022 | Tony Roig |

Pickleball Spin Serve-2023 RULES CHANGE//Banned or No?

The 2023 Pickleball Rules Updates are out. The pickleball spin serve has NOT been banned. The pre-spun serve HAS been banned.

USAPA or (USA Pickleball rules committee) has changed the 2023 Pickleball Rules, and the pickleball serve rule will likely be changed.

The problem is the enforcement mechanism. If the returner believes that the server imparted spin on the ball, the returner can require a re-serve. This mechanism will increase on-court disagreements: which is not a result we should aim for.

0:00 Introduction to the Rules Update
0:30 You can still spin your serve
1:06 The enforcement mechanism in the 2023 Pickleball Rules Update
2:55 A better approach to avoid disagreements – use the drop serve

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Tony Roig

Hola. Hello. Konichiwa. After 40 years playing tennis, I am now a full-time pickleball player and professional. As a 5.0 rated Senior Pro Pickleball Player and an IPTPA-certified Master Teaching Professional, my focus is on helping players like you learn to play their best pickleball. In 2016, shortly after starting to play pickleball, my friend Tom and I jumped into the highest division at the first US Open in Naples, Florida. That morning it became clear just how much there is to learn in this seemingly simple sport – a lifetime of learning if you so choose. Since 2018, I have been on a mission to share my knowledge of pickleball so other players can enjoy the game at a higher level and attain their pickleball objectives. When not studying or playing pickleball, I like to travel with my other half, Jill.

2 Comments

  1. Avatar photo Gary on October 17, 2022 at 3:49 am

    Hello,

    I was under the impression that the spin serve is banned for pro players only. Is that correct?

    Ty
    Gary

    Reply
    • Avatar photo CJ Johnson on October 17, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      While it hasn’t been made official just yet (oct 2023), it is highly likely it will be banned for all play in 2023.

      Reply

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