# What happens if the net collapses during a pickleball rally? | 2026 Pickleball Rules | MYOPL

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2026 pickleball rule answer

What happens if the net collapses during a pickleball rally?

A malfunction of the net system during a rally results in a replay of the rally.

This applies to a net-system malfunction, not ordinary ball contact with a properly functioning net.

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MYOPL Rules Desk

Originally published

September 23, 2026

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Checked against the validated 2026 package, revision 5

Last updated

2026-09-23

Quick ruling

A malfunction of the net system during a rally results in a replay of the rally.

This applies to a net-system malfunction, not ordinary ball contact with a properly functioning net.

Rules cited

Rule 13.J

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the net collapses during a pickleball rally?
A malfunction of the net system during a rally results in a replay of the rally.
Do you replay the point if the pickleball net breaks?
A malfunction of the net system during a rally results in a replay of the rally.

Sources and product references

USA Pickleball official rules — The governing source controls sanctioned play.

MYOPL validated question coverage — Question examples and resolver acceptance coverage.