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UPA-A Quickly Updates ‘Head Hunting’ Rule & Doubles Player Fines

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UPA-A Quickly Updates 'Head Hunting' Rule & Doubles Player Fines

The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) today announced an amendment to it “reckless targeting” rule, first rolled out just a few weeks ago. It’s now referred to as “head hunting” – and it will no longer be called by match officials during live game play. The “Updated Provisional Rule: Head Hunting,” published to the … Read more

Breaking Down the UPA-A 2025 Pickleball Paddle Guidelines

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Breaking Down the UPA-A 2025 Pickleball Paddle Guidelines

The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) has announced pivotal updates to paddle regulations, effective September 1, 2025, aimed at ensuring fairness and consistency in professional gameplay. With the recent formation of the UPA-A, players have been anxious to see how the organization would handle the issues related to paddle regulations and testing. We reached … Read more