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How many bounces may players using wheelchairs allow before returning the ball?

Two bounces. The first must be in the court.

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  1. Only one, like everyone else
  2. Three
  3. Two ✔

Why: Players using wheelchairs, and some players with disabilities, may let the ball bounce twice. The first bounce must be in the court; the second can be anywhere on the playing surface.

Huh, didn't know that: USA Pickleball has a full set of wheelchair and adaptive rules in the official rulebook.

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Answer: Two. Players using wheelchairs, and some players with disabilities, may let the ball bounce twice. The first bounce must be in the court; the second can be anywhere on the playing surface.

  1. 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook usapickleball.org/docs/rules/USAP-Official-Rulebook.pdf
    Players using wheelchairs and players having certain disabilities may allow the ball to bounce twice before returning the ball.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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