The Most Complete Pickleball Non Volley Zone Rule Video - Pickleball 411

Ever heard someone disagree about a non-volley zone foot fault? Look no further! This fun video is the most complete pickleball non-volley zone rule video ever! Packed full of information, it is a one-stop shop for you to have all your questions answered and learn more about the multi-faceted non-volley zone rule in pickleball. Hear from pickleball champions Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore alongside our host Rusty Howes, as they break down the non-volley zone rule in its entirety as well as show some helpful real-life examples of actual NVZ faults. Reviewed by the USAPA, this video is a necessity in understanding this fun game of pickleball!

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[maringarcia]

I was so confused in the kitchen I’ve watched so many but this video was the only one that was helpful and I loved the demonstrations too

[glenross]

This is the best and most complete non volley zone video I have watched. Thanks!

[Allpickleball]

I loved being a part of this video, for I share it often with my students. A great resource, thanks Pickleball Channel!

[travisfoster]

Excellent instruction. Thanks! Will rewatch several times to learn the rules.

[beichuanyan]

Great! It is important to understand that NVZ is a ground surface, and the three rules use the word "contact/touch" for the NVZ, not "enter" the NVZ. So it is legal that you can stand with your feet outside of NVZ and use your hand across the NVZ line to volley, as long as your hand or paddle does not touch the ground suface!

To be simple: "to volley, no touch!", that is it.

[halleluyah]

Wow - this is great! Just two faults you forgot to cover - if your shadow or your perspiration falls into the kitchen. Just kidding... (I am just kidding, right??) Thanks for the help! :)

[Arx]

Thank you for the terrific teaching and the amazing production of the video.

[David-ottr]

I will need to watch this a few more times

[chancearnold]

A very comprehensive and detailed video! You all covered absolutely ever scenario and the acting was brilliant haha.

[max-andrewmcmillan]

Brilliant, very well filmed, good verbals, very well presented. One question, 'the fault', does the opposition get a point, or does the victim lose the serve?

[djftex]

This is THE BEST explanation. Thanks!

[leslieadkins]

This was EXCELLENT. I've heard so many different versions of this rule and it is now clear! Gracias...

[steveelgersma]

So, what happens when someone hits a very shallow serve, or volley that you have to run up for very quickly. You scoop it up, hit it over, and your momentum keeps you going of course. But you actually don't enter the kitchen until your 3rd or or 4th step. Does the momentum rule still apply and you lose the point?

[dcalvarado]

Seriously thinking on creating a Laredo Texas chapter for senior citizens on Pickle Tennis. Love the simple rules, the inexpensive equipment and size courts.

[billmorley]

If I have both feet outside the NVZ in contact with the court surface when I make a volley, how much time do I need to stand there before I can step into the NVZ after my volley shot? Or, how many seconds after I volley with both feet outside the NVZ must I wait before I can drop my sunglasses into the kitchen without fault?

[dankurtz]

We had a question on the court the other day. If your momentum brings you into the kitchen after you hit the ball but the ball already bounce on the other side is that a fault?

[daikayll]

Great, thanx folks. Got it. Paddles and pickle on order.

[omemeemom]

Great video! Love the combination of explanation and demonstration! Should the person (potentially) committing the fault be the first to call themselves on it? It is so hard to do this from the other side of the net. Thank you for the details.

[omkubal]

Really a great video, NVZ is explained very clear thanks to Rusty and team..👍 good going great work.

[TimothyRobinson-ii]

Could you also explain when forward momentum carries you into the kitchen after a legal volley. If you hit and take one or more steps before entering the NVZ, is the hit still legal?