2026 pickleball rule answer

Can a pickleball serve land on the kitchen line?

No. The non-volley-zone line is part of the non-volley zone. A served ball that lands on that line is out and is a fault against the server.

A legal serve must clear the opponent's non-volley zone and land in the correct diagonal service court.

Quick ruling

No. The non-volley-zone line is part of the non-volley zone. A served ball that lands on that line is out and is a fault against the server.

A legal serve must clear the opponent's non-volley zone and land in the correct diagonal service court.

Rules cited

  • Rule 7.E
  • Rule 7.E.2
  • Rule 8.C

Frequently asked questions

Can a pickleball serve land on the kitchen line?

No. The non-volley-zone line is part of the non-volley zone. A served ball that lands on that line is out and is a fault against the server.

Is the kitchen line in or out on a pickleball serve?

No. The non-volley-zone line is part of the non-volley zone. A served ball that lands on that line is out and is a fault against the server.

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