{"id":396,"date":"2023-11-17T03:12:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T08:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first-coast-pickleball.local\/?page_id=396"},"modified":"2023-11-29T14:29:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:29:33","slug":"league-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/first-coast-pickleball.local\/league-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"League Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"396\" class=\"elementor elementor-396\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216229ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"216229ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f14abf5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f14abf5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b72c3e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b72c3e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">League Rules<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2f3c75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b2f3c75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5184db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5184db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 08-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Rules specific to our league that differ from the common-sense rules of Pickleball outlined by organizations such as USA Pickleball will be listed in length here and as a downloadable copy.<\/p><p>The rules of USA Pickleball can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/usapickleball.org\/what-is-pickleball\/official-rules\/rules-summary\/\">https:\/\/usapickleball.org\/what-is-pickleball\/official-rules\/rules-summary\/<\/a><\/p><p>The rules unique to our league are still being drafted as final copy. We will list them in their entirety here soon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2230126 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2230126\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d34667c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d34667c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership and Participation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership is described as having paid an amount to First Coast Pickleball or any entity that we work with, separate from a donation or sponsorship, that would result in us receiving any portion of the amount you paid. Members can also be referred to as participants and players.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All leagues are open to men and women players in their respective gender divisions and mixed divisions.\u00a0 Players participating in First Coast Pickleball leagues and events, unless otherwise specifically stated, must be 18 years of age or older.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each gender division and mixed division has age limits as follows:<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Age League or not classified: Teams are not age restricted. Players must be 18 years of age or older upon participation in First Coast Pickleball\u2019s leagues or events.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55+ Pickleball League or Senior Pickleball League: Players must be 55 years of age or older by the end of the season, including proposed playoff dates.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players may participate in any age defined league provided they meet the requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players may play on more than one team provided they meet the requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members must have paid the fees associated with membership prior to participation for all of the following: per team, per season, per event .<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members must agree to any waivers or disclaimers related to First Coast Pickleball\u2019s leagues or events before participation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratings and Skill Level<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratings are skill levels and vice versa.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Coast Pickleball reserves the right to adjust or assign a member\u2019s skill rating after review.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratings can be obtained in the following order:<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous ratings from tournaments, organizations or rating systems that publish their information. In the case of multiple occurring published ratings, the highest rating within 180 days shall be used, unless permission is granted by First Coast Pickleball to use a different rating.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified Instructors may assign you a rating.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clubs that have a process to obtain a rating may be used.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communities can provide a rating after observing a player\u2019s performance and discussing, and then agreeing upon, a rating.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captains and team members may provide a rating after observing a player\u2019s performance and discussing, and then agreeing upon, a rating.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-rating is allowed if none of the previous options can be utilized.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members must associate or assign themselves with a rating or skill level to participate in First Coast Pickleball leagues or events.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members must use their rating to participate in similar or like rated leagues and\/or events.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participation in events and\/or leagues outside of the member\u2019s associated rating are not permitted, unless approval is obtained by First Coast Pickleball.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members can contact First Coast Pickleball to adjust or appeal any rating that may be assigned within First Coast Pickleball\u2019s organization.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosters and Teams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team names may be changed as much as you\u2019d like before the season or event starts, or by a date determined by First Coast Pickleball.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosters must have a minimum number of eligible players, determined by First Coast Pickleball, to allow for uninterrupted play.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams must consist of members of the appropriate skill level to be eligible to participate.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players may be added to teams after the season starts, so long as the players being added are eligible and meet all minimum requirements up to a cutoff date determined by First Coast Pickleball. Players may be added to events up to a cutoff date determined by First Coast Pickleball.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substitutions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substitutions must be members of First Coast Pickleball in the current timeframe of season or event before being added to a lineup.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No team shall be permitted more than two subs per match.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substitutions must be approved by First Coast Pickleball prior to their addition to the lineup.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the discretion of First Coast Pickleball, substitution requests may be denied, and teams may even be forced to forfeit or become disqualified to play, if abuse of substitutions is considered.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs can only be played from one skill level division higher or lower than the team they will sub for.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs must meet all requirements (outlined in 1., 2., and 3.) of the team they will sub for.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs from a higher division must play the first line (ie. Line 1) on the team they are substituting for. Subs from a higher division must consistently not play at the first line on their respective team.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs from a lower division must play the last line (ie. Line 3-5) on the team they are substituting for.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs with no rating, assigned by either First Coast Pickleball or from any other organization, must play the first line (ie. Line 1).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The below rules regarding substitutions (subs) are currently not in effect. All rules of 4.x below this rule are considered null.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules for playing with subs from other First Coast Pickleball teams are as follows:<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs can only be played from one skill level division higher or lower than the team they will sub for.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs must meet all requirements (outlined in 1., 2., and 3.) of the team they will sub for.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs from a higher division must play the first line (ie. Line 1) on the team they are substituting for. Subs from a higher division must consistently not play at the first line on their respective team.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subs from a lower division must play the last line (ie. Line 3-5) on the team they are substituting for.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members must follow the apparel guidelines of the facility they will be playing at.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any equipment or media that produces a sound or is visible that promotes radical ideas, hate, discrimination, sexualization and\/or that would produce a negative response against an individual or group of persons is not permitted.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balls to be used during First Coast Pickleball league play must be like new or newer. Any USA Pickleball ball that is approved or classified as a pickleball via USA Pickleball\u2019s rules is allowed in our league play. If any balls other than those listed in 5.3.x are to be used, captains must agree on the balls to be used, before the match is scheduled to be played. Facilities may have rules about which balls are allowed, those rules must be followed. Indoor and Outdoor balls are not interchangeable with each other. Depending on the court surface, the appropriate ball must be used. Our ball recommendations are as follows:<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DURA Fast-40 for higher level outdoor play.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franklin X-40 for any level of outdoor play.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paddles approved by USA Pickleball are permitted to be played with, as well as any paddle classified as a paddle by USA Pickleball\u2019s rules.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum of three balls meeting rule 5.3 must be available per line.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home team shall be responsible for providing balls.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matches and Scheduling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courts must be playable. It is the responsibility of the team that will be hosting the match\u00a0 to check the condition of the courts or make them playable prior to the opponent team\u2019s arrival.<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courts that cannot be played on safely must be made safe if possible and notification must be relayed to the Away team prior to their arrival.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best practice is to check courts 90 minutes before match time.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each line of play shall be allotted 90 minutes to complete their match. This allotment of time must be reflected in any scheduling and reservations made.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courts must be reserved or assurance of availability must be documented prior to the match start time. The hosting team is responsible for this and any failure to do so may result in a Line forfeit or more. The following conditions outline hosting team forfeits:<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courts that are not playable at the scheduled match start time for a line (see 6.2) that are not properly communicated to the opponent team prior to their arrival that result in a match start delay of 30 minutes or more beyond the scheduled match start time: All affected lines that would play their match on the compromised court or courts shall forfeit their first game. Scoring will reflect 0-11.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courts that are not playable and result in a line\u2019s (see 6.2) match start time being delayed by 60 minutes or more beyond the scheduled match start time: All affected lines that would play their match on the compromised court or courts shall forfeit their second game. Scoring will reflect 0-11.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matches will be played as follows:<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Away team will begin the match as the first server at 0-0-2. Either player may begin as Server 2.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serves must always be started on the right side of the court.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games 1 and 2 are played to 11 points, win by 2.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams will switch sides of the court after Game 1 is complete.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team that lost Game 1 will begin serving Game 2 starting at 0-0-2. Either player can begin as Server 2.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Games 1 and 2 are won by a team, that team wins the match.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Example: Homes wins 11-7, 11-5, Home team wins the match.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Games 1 and 2 are not won by the same team a Game 3 will be played to 5 points, win by 2.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Example: Home wins the first game, but then Away wins the second game, Game 3 must be played to determine an overall winner.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game 3 will once again see teams switch sides. The team that lost Game 2 will begin serving Game 3 starting at 0-0-2. Either player can begin as Server 2.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More rules about Game 3:<\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 6 points are scored (ie. the score is 4-2 or 3-3) teams will switch sides. This will happen each time 6 points are scored (ie. the second time a switch would occur, the score could be 6-6).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positions of players are kept when switching sides after the 6 point rule.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Example: Score is 3-2-1. This would mean serving team\u2019s Server 1 is on the left or odd side of court while Receiving team\u2019s Server 1 is on the right or even side of court. Let\u2019s say that Serving team is facing the Sun. Serving team wins the point and would switch sides with their partner as normal, now the score is 4-2-1. This would mean serving team\u2019s Server 1 would serve for the next point from the right or even side diagonally to the Receiving team\u2019s Server 1, who has not moved spots, nor will they until after their first serve. Receiving team\u2019s Server 1 will still be on the right or even side of the court. Because the total sum of the points has reached 6 (4+2=6), the teams will switch sides of the court and keep their positions. The serving team will now have their backs to the Sun and the receiving team will now be facing the Sun. Serving team\u2019s Server 1 will resume play from the right or even side of the court calling 4-2-1, serving diagonally to Receiving team\u2019s Server 1, just as if switching sides of court did not happen.)<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scores must be communicated to all participating members of the match before each serve or play shall begin again from the state of play that was last communicated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gameplay<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drop serves are allowed. The ball may bounce as many times as the server wants before hitting the ball. No spin or momentum is allowed to be imparted onto the ball during the drop.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swinging and missing the ball does not count as a fault. Any contact made to the ball by party swinging and missing will count as a fault.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faults will not be called for the first offense of a player or players being on the wrong side prior to the serve being played.\u00a0 A warning will be given for this first offense. Any offenses after the first warning will be allowed to be called as faults.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac6d6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aac6d6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All participation in First Coast Pickleball is bound by these rules, as well as those of any mentioned organizations and their rules. Not all possible incidents and\/or ramifications may be covered in the following rules. Members in unusual or undocumented situations will have to abide by the decision of the First Coast Pickleball. If there is a conflict in an interpretation of any rule, First Coast Pickleball\u2019s decision shall supersede. First Coast Pickleball\u2019s rules as provided herein shall apply to all First Coast Pickleball members unless such rules are revised, amended, or otherwise changed by First Coast Pickleball LLC. Rules may be updated on the First Coast Pickleball website without notice.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rules specific to our league that differ from the common-sense rules of Pickleball outlined by organizations such as USA Pickleball will be listed in length here and as a downloadable copy. The rules of USA Pickleball can be found here: https:\/\/usapickleball.org\/what-is-pickleball\/official-rules\/rules-summary\/ The rules unique to our league are still being drafted as final copy. 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