Volleying is prohibited within the non-volley zone, an area on pickleball courts within 7 feet of both nets marked with a line. Parking volleyball in the non-volley zone is prohibited, which prevents smashes from the net. Stepping into the non-volley zone or even on the line when volleying is an offence. It is a fault when your momentum takes you into the kitchen after a volley or causes you to touch the line after a volley. In the non-volley zone, you may stand at any time, so long as you aren't turning the ball.