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## 2026 Pickleball Rules
[Rule book (96 pages)](https://usapickleball.org/docs/rules/USAP-Official-Rulebook.pdf)

### 8.D Code of ethics for line calling
- When making line calls, players must strive for accuracy and operate under the principle that all questionable calls must be resolved in favor of the opponent. The opponent gets the benefit of the doubt on line calls made. Any ball that cannot be promptly called “out” must be considered “in.”
### 8.F Out Call and Signal
- Players must promptly signal an “out” ball audibly
by voice, visibly by a hand signal, or both.
### 8.F.3 Out Call Timing
- If a player returns the ball, their “out” call must
be made before the ball is hit by the opponent or before the ball becomes dead; otherwise, play continues. If a player does not return the ball, an “out" call made promptly will be recognized, even if the ball becomes dead before the “out” call is made.
### 8.H Partner Disagreement (Doubles)
- When partners disagree on a line call, then conflict exists, and the team's call will be “in.”
## Archie and Glenn issues on out serve call
I think the key issues from the rule book are:
1. Did I make the call promptly (i.e. approx. 1 second)?
2. Was my call made before the opponent hit the return, or my partner's serve return landed out?

