“Code of Ethics” for Line Calls in Pickleball
- Only make line calls on your side of the pickleball court and always strive for accuracy.
- Only call ‘”out” balls when space is clearly visible between the line and where the pickleball lands.
- Call “out” ball promptly.
- Use voice and/or hand signals to call “out” balls.
- Give the benefit of doubt to your opponents.
- If you and your partner disagree, then the ball is “in”.
- Spectators should not make any line calls, especially if this is at a match.
- Do not question opponents’ line calls unless there is a referee.
- You may ask your opponents to make a line call (but then you give up your right to make the call and, if you opponents cannot make the call, the call is automatically ruled “in”.
- AN “out” call prior to the pickleball bouncing will be deemed partner communication and not a line call.
- You may overrule a line call that is to your disadvantage (and in favor of your opponents) at any time.