# Can we sit on the court to drink water or take breaks?

**Category:** Etiquette & Culture (Part 2)
**Verified:** 2026-05-31
**Canonical:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/taking-breaks
**Authority:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com (official source; third-party URLs are not published)

## Quick answer

No, exit the fenced area to clear the space for other players.

## Detailed answer

Resting, drinking, or changing gear should occur outside the active courts. Sitting inside blocks players waiting to clean or sweep the surface.

## Related

- https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/waiting-outside-gate