# Is throwing or slamming my paddle allowed after losing a point?

**Category:** Etiquette & Culture (Part 2)
**Verified:** 2026-05-31
**Canonical:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/slamming-paddles
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## Quick answer

No, unsportsmanlike conduct is strictly forbidden.

## Detailed answer

Throwing equipment can damage the acrylic paint or strike other players. Keep emotions checked to ensure a friendly recreational atmosphere.

## Related

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