USAPA Official Rules

Official Rules (pdf)  View as a web page.  Rules Summary (for a quick overview)
November 25, 2009. The above files include all rule revisions included in the printed edition of 4/1/09, new paragraph 14.A.1 dated 7/6/09, revisions to paragraphs 2.E and 4.B dated 8/9/09, plus the revision to paragraph 5.B.3 below.

Revision November 25, 2009.
5.B.3 The team's points will be even when the game’s starting server is on the right-hand side. Points will be odd when the game’s starting server is on the left-hand side.
Editor's note: The words in bold italics were added as a clarification. There is no intended change in meaning of the rule.

Differences between the 4/1/09 edition of the USAPA Rule Book and the first printed edition 5/1/08

As the organization that sets the uniform standards for pickleball, the USAPA expects all players to follow the official rules for pickleball play.

Paddle Material Specifications (pdf)

List of Commercial Paddles Not Meeting USAPA Specifications.

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New 2009 Rulebooks

The April 1, 2009 edition of the rulebook is available.
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List of USAPA Approved Tournament Balls

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