{"version":"2.6","id":"fault-definition","question":"What constitutes a fault in pickleball?","answer":"Hitting the ball out of bounds, net hits, or kitchen violations.","answer_detail":"A fault ends the rally. Faults include serving out of bounds, failing to clear the net, stepping in the kitchen during a volley, or getting hit by a ball.","related_ids":["kitchen-volley-rules"],"last_verified":"2026-05-31","authority":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com","url":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/fault-definition","markdown_url":"https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/api/knowledge/fault-definition?format=md"}