USAPA Official Rules

Official Rules (pdf)  View as a web page.
The above files include all rule revisions through April 1, 2009.

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.

April 7, 2009. Statement on the Apike paddle.

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New 2009 Rulebooks

The April 1, 2009 edition of the rulebook is available.
Click here to buy.

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List of USAPA Approved Tournament Balls

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Rules Summary (for a quick overview)

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Proposed Rule Changes

Note: these changes are proposed by the USAPA rules Committee. They have not been approved by the USAPA board. There is 30-day comment period beginning June 2, 2009.

Proposed change to Rule 2.E, Paddle Specifications. (doc file)
Proposed change to Rule 4.B regarding the position of the feet during the serve.

Email comments on the proposed rule changes.