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The Nasty Nelson: The Most Hated Serve in Pickleball (And Why It's Technically Legal)

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The Nasty Nelson: Pickleball's Most Controversial Serve

If someone tells you they got hit by a serve before the rally even started, they're probably talking about the Nasty Nelson.

It's one of the few shots in pickleball that can end the point before the returner even touches the ball. It's completely legal, catches players off guard, and almost always gets a reaction.

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