Serving is one of the most misunderstood parts of pickleball. Can you spin it? Hit it above your waist? Step on the line? This updated 2025 guide breaks down all the official pickleball serving rules—so you can serve with confidence and avoid costly faults.

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Discover how DUPR’s new algorithm adjusts ratings based on performance vs. expected scores. Learn why you can gain points after a loss or drop after a win—and what this means for your rating moving forward.

DUPR’s updated algorithm rates you by performance, not wins or losses. Overperform and your rating will go up—even if you lose. More accurate. More fair. Learn more today.