Pickleball Etiquette: Do You Call Against Yourself?

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