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Thrown Paddle Is a Fault: You Must Have Possession of the Paddle at Contact

ByChief November 9, 2026

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.

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