# Should foot faults in the kitchen be called?

**Category:** Etiquette & Code of Conduct
**Verified:** 2026-05-31
**Canonical:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/foot-faults
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## Quick answer

Yes, but calls should be handled politely.

## Detailed answer

Players should call kitchen faults (stepping inside the non-volley zone line during or immediately after a volley) on themselves or their opponents politely to maintain standard rules.

## Related

- https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/kitchen-boundary