Thrown Paddle Is a Fault: You Must Have Possession of the Paddle at Contact
Aylex Pickleball Academy: throw your paddle at the ball and you lose the rally. USA Pickleball Rule 12.B says you must have possession of the paddle when you hit the ball.
Two-Bounce Rule: The Serve and the Return Must Bounce Before Anyone Volleys
Aylex Pickleball Academy covers the two-bounce rule: the serve and the return of serve must each bounce before they’re hit. That’s Rule 10.A in the 2026 USA Pickleball Rulebook.