Can A Serve Land In The Kitchen In Pickleball?

Yes! In pickleball the serve must go over the net and into the diagonally opposite service court.

It can land anywhere in that court including in the kitchen.

The kitchen is a 7-foot zone that is located at the back of the pickleball court.

It is considered to be in-bounds and a serve can land there without resulting in a fault.

However if the ball hits the player or anything else in the kitchen it will be considered a fault.

If you’re playing singles then your opponent can choose to return the ball from anywhere in the court including the kitchen.

However if you’re playing doubles then your opponents can only return the ball from behind the baseline.

So there you have it! A serve can land in the kitchen in pickleball but it’s important to be aware of the rules surrounding this area of the court.