Teams will play 3 matches, not matter the score of the first two.
League Standings
League standings will be determined by total points scored in all your matches.
Example: Team 1 vs Team 2
11-5, 6-11, 11-8
Team 1 would have 28 points
Team 2 would have 24 points
League winners & prizes will be determined by total team points NOT your Win/Lose record.
Scoring
Teams are responsible for keeping score for their match.
Points are scored only by the serving team.
When the serving team’s score is even (0,2,4,6,8,10) the player who was the first server in the game for that team goes to the right-side court when serving or receiving; when odd (1,3,5,7,9) that player is in the left-side court when serving or receiving.
All scores must be submitted to the Site Supervisor or Athletic Manager.
Faults
A fault is any action that stops play because of a rule violation.
A fault by the receiving team results in a point for the serving team
A fault by the serving team results in the server’s loss of serve or side out.
Serving
The server’s arm must be moving in an upward arc when the ball is struck.
Paddle contact with the ball must not be made above waist level.
The head of the paddle must not be above the highest part of the wrist at contact.
A “drop serve” is also permitted in which case none of the elements above apply.
At the time the ball is struck, the server’s feet may not touch the court or outside the imaginary extension of the sideline or centerline and at least one foot must be behind the baseline on the playing surface or the ground behind the baseline.
The serve is made diagonally crosscourt and must land within the confines of the opposite diagonal court.
Only one serve attempt is allowed per server.
Line Calls
A ball contacting any part of any line, except the non-volley zone line on a serve, is considered “IN.”
A serve contacting the non-volley zone line is short and a fault.
Non-Volley Zone
The non-volley zone is the court area within 7 feet on both sides of the net.
Volleying is prohibited within the non-volley zone. This rule prevents players from executing smashes from a position within the zone.
It is a fault, if when volleying a ball, the player steps on the non-volley zone, including the line, and when the player’s momentum causes them or anything they are wearing or carrying to touch the non-volley zone including the associated lines.
It is a fault if, after volleying, a player is carried by momentum into or touches the non-volley zone, even if the volleyed ball is declared dead before this happens.
A player may legally be in the non-volley zone any time other than when volleying a ball.
The non-volley zone is commonly referred to as “the kitchen.”
Two-Bounce Rules
When the ball is served, the receiving team must let it bounce before returning, and then the serving team must let it bounce before returning, thus two bounces.
After the ball has bounced once in each team’s court, both teams may either volley the ball (hit the ball before it bounces) or play it off a bounce (ground stroke).
The two-bounce rule eliminates the serve and volley advantage and extends rallies.
Palatine Park District
Pickleball League Rules
League Format
Games are played with a partner.
All games are self-officiated.
Teams will play 3 matches, not matter the score of the first two.
League Standings
League standings will be determined by total points scored in all your matches.
Example: Team 1 vs Team 2
11-5, 6-11, 11-8
Team 1 would have 28 points
Team 2 would have 24 points
League winners & prizes will be determined by total team points NOT your Win/Lose record.
Scoring
Teams are responsible for keeping score for their match.
Points are scored only by the serving team.
When the serving team’s score is even (0,2,4,6,8,10) the player who was the first server in the game for that team goes to the right-side court when serving or receiving; when odd (1,3,5,7,9) that player is in the left-side court when serving or receiving.
All scores must be submitted to the Site Supervisor or Athletic Manager.
Faults
A fault is any action that stops play because of a rule violation.
A fault by the receiving team results in a point for the serving team
A fault by the serving team results in the server’s loss of serve or side out.
Serving
The server’s arm must be moving in an upward arc when the ball is struck.
Paddle contact with the ball must not be made above waist level.
The head of the paddle must not be above the highest part of the wrist at contact.
A “drop serve” is also permitted in which case none of the elements above apply.
At the time the ball is struck, the server’s feet may not touch the court or outside the imaginary extension of the sideline or centerline and at least one foot must be behind the baseline on the playing surface or the ground behind the baseline.
The serve is made diagonally crosscourt and must land within the confines of the opposite diagonal court.
Only one serve attempt is allowed per server.
Line Calls
A ball contacting any part of any line, except the non-volley zone line on a serve, is considered “IN.”
A serve contacting the non-volley zone line is short and a fault.
Non-Volley Zone
The non-volley zone is the court area within 7 feet on both sides of the net.
Volleying is prohibited within the non-volley zone. This rule prevents players from executing smashes from a position within the zone.
It is a fault, if when volleying a ball, the player steps on the non-volley zone, including the line, and when the player’s momentum causes them or anything they are wearing or carrying to touch the non-volley zone including the associated lines.
It is a fault if, after volleying, a player is carried by momentum into or touches the non-volley zone, even if the volleyed ball is declared dead before this happens.
A player may legally be in the non-volley zone any time other than when volleying a ball.
The non-volley zone is commonly referred to as “the kitchen.”
Two-Bounce Rules
When the ball is served, the receiving team must let it bounce before returning, and then the serving team must let it bounce before returning, thus two bounces.
After the ball has bounced once in each team’s court, both teams may either volley the ball (hit the ball before it bounces) or play it off a bounce (ground stroke).
The two-bounce rule eliminates the serve and volley advantage and extends rallies.
