Ever wondered about the etiquette of calling against yourself in pickleball? Let’s dive into the unwritten rules and player opinions on this hotly debated topic.
Summary
- Play it straight and call it if you see it clearly
- Make line calls based on your confidence level
- Call kitchen faults and foot faults on yourself
AirJordan14 – Calling Plays
In situations like dinks just out or foot faults, players aim for fair play with their best judgment
Dook23 – Line Calls
Offer rallies to opponents when certain of faults, but when in doubt, admit it’s too close to call
Independent-Eggplant – Own Ball Calls
States that players should call their own foot faults but leave line calls on their balls to opponents