pickleball glossary
What is a Let in Pickleball?
A let in pickleball used to apply to serves that hit the net but landed in the box (replayed). The let-on-serve rule was abolished in 2021 — now any serve that lands in the box is in play, even if it clipped the net. Lets only apply to interrupted rallies (e.g. ball from another court).
Example in a match
Your serve clips the net and lands in the service box. Under modern rules, that's in play — your opponent has to play it.
Pickleball scoring with Volley
Volley scores pickleball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Let".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a let in pickleball?
A let in pickleball used to apply to serves that hit the net but landed in the box (replayed). The let-on-serve rule was abolished in 2021 — now any serve that lands in the box is in play, even if it clipped the net. Lets only apply to interrupted rallies (e.g. ball from another court).
Does Volley handle let automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including let. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more pickleball terms?
The full Pickleball glossary is at /pickleball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.