EPF Player Test – European Pickleball Federation

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EPF Player Test 2026 Rulebook

Welcome to the Player Rules Test

This 50 Question rules test is designed as a fun exercise to test players' knowledge of the basic rules. Although the rules are the same for recreational and tournament play, when there is no referee to enforce the rules, that job falls on the players and rests with their ability to self-enforce.

So, if you want to test your knowledge of the USA Pickleball rules, give this test a try.

Please select a time when you can complete the entire test without interruption, as it will automatically close after 50 minutes. Each question is scored after you choose an answer. The test will close when you click the “Submit” button at the end of the test, so answer all questions before submitting the test.

You can take the test as many times as you like, so feel free to study up and retake it if you desire. Each time, you will receive a follow-up email containing your test score so you can track your improvement. Before long, you’ll be scoring 100%. To challenge yourself even more, try the Referee Test.

Have fun and good luck!

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1) In a non-officiated match, if a cracked ball is discovered at the end of a rally and players do not agree that the outcome of the rally was impacted by the cracked ball:

A) The rally stands as played.

B) The rally should be replayed.

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2) Which of the following will be declared a fault when you volley a ball and you teeter (or "windmill") just outside the non-volley zone?

A) Your momentum causes you to touch your partner who is standing in the non-volley zone.

B) Your partner, whose toe is on the non-volley zone line, pulls you back from falling into the non-volley zone.

C) Your partner, who is standing inside the non-volley zone, pushes you back.

D) All of these are faults

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3) The server’s partner (A2) lines up at the NVZ for the serve. A2 volleys the third shot in the rally for a winner. In a non-officiated match, can the receiving team enforce a fault against Team A since they violated the two-bounce rule?

A) True

B) False

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4) In a match using the rally scoring option, a player/team must win on their serve.

A) True

B) False

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5) A player makes an "Around the Post" shot. The ball hits the referee's leg but lands in the opponent’s court. A fault should be called against the player that hit the ball.

A) False

B) True

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6) If a paddle violation is identified after the match has started, the player or team forfeits all matches started and already played.

A) False

B) True

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7) Players are expected to call faults on themself or on their partner as soon as the fault is committed or detected.

A) True

B) False

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8) It is no longer a fault if the served ball hits the net and lands on the non-volley zone line of the correct service court.

A) True

B) False

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9) Who retains the right to require an apparel change when the apparel approximates the colour of the tournament ball?

A) The Tournament Director.

B) All of the above.

C) The Referee.

D) The Head Referee.

E) Any Player.

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10) After the start of the score being called, "Not Ready" signals will be ignored. This means a player showing a "Not Ready" signal after the score has started to be called will neither be honoured nor punished. Valid hinders are an exception.

A) True

B) False

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11) When a team’s score is even, that team’s banded player will ALWAYS serve from AND receive from the right side of the court.

A) True

B) False

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12) When using the Drop Serve, the ball must not be propelled in any direction or in any manner prior to hitting the serve.

A) False

B) True

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13) A team neglects to tell you they are changing their starting server for the second game. They also forget to move the starting server identification. The non-banded player serves with the rally played in good faith. Do you allow them to switch the band before the next rally?

A) Yes

B) No

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14) A player is hitting a two-handed stroke (where both hands are in contact with the paddle) when his right hand is hit by the ball below the wrist. The ball is still in play.

A) False

B) True

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15) After the ball has bounced on a player’s side of the net and traveled back across the net plane to the opponent’s side, a player may legally break the plane of the net to hit the ball.

A) False

B) True

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16) The referee may allow players to quickly take a drink or towel off in between rallies as long as the flow of the game is not impacted.

A) False

B) True

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17) At the beginning of the service motion, the server's feet must be behind the baseline or the imaginary extension of the baseline.

A) False

B) True

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18) Examples of a distraction may include, but are not limited to, which of the following?

A) Waving your paddle in a erratic manner.

B) Making loud noises.

C) Stomping your feet.

D) All of these are distractions.

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19) During the pre-match briefing, Team A has won the toss and elected to serve. Which of the following options remain available for Team B?

A) Receive.

B) Defer.

C) End.

D) Either Receive or Defer

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20) You legally volley the ball, then begin to lose your balance. To avoid stepping into the non-volley zone (NVZ), you jump up and over the corner and into the out-of-bounds area adjacent to the NVZ. While the ball is still in play, your momentum then carries you into the net post, which is also out of bounds.

A) This is a fault because you cannot touch the net system while the ball is live.

B) This is not a fault because the touched post was out-of-bounds.

C) This is not a fault because you did not violate the non-volley zone.

D) This is a fault because the non-volley zone line projects vertically and you violated this projected line.

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21) It is NOT a fault for a server to start their service motion (moving their serving arm backward or forward to serve the ball) before the entire score is called. It is a fault if the server serves the ball during the calling of the score.

A) True

B) False

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22) When a player faults by hitting the ball into their own side of the net and the ball does not cross over the net, when does the fault occur?

A) When the ball hits the net.

B) When the ball lands on the ground.

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23) When using the Drop Serve, the release of the ball must be visible only to the referee.

A) False

B) True

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24) When a player’s assistive device contacts the non-volley zone while volleying the ball, it is a fault against the player.

A) False

B) True

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25) Other than NVZ violations involving momentum, faults can only be committed when the ball is Live/In-Play.

A) True

B) False

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26) In non-officiated play, non-volley zone faults and service foot faults are the only faults players can call on their opponent as soon as the fault is committed or detected.

A) False

B) True

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27) If the referee or a player stops a rally to correctly identify a player/position error, the rally shall be replayed.

A) False

B) True

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28) A fault shall be declared if a player, or anything the player is wearing or carrying, crosses the plane of the net before striking the ball. If a ball has bounced and crosses back over the plane of the net, then a player may cross the plane of the net without first contacting the ball.

A) False

B) True

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29) In a match with line judges, what line(s) are the players responsible for calling on the serve?

A) No lines.

B) Centerline.

C) NVZ (short serves).

D) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

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30) A game forfeit will be imposed for a 2 out of 3 games match under the following conditions:

A) A Technical Warning and Technical Foul have been assessed.

B) 3 Technical Warnings have been assessed.

C) All of these result in a game forfeit

D) Failure to report for the match start within 10 minutes.

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31) For the server, when serving, feet placement rules are to be enforced only at the moment the ball is served.

A) True

B) False

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32) At what point in time can a player/team withdraw from a match?

A) After the Coin Toss but before the First Serve

B) Prior to tournament operations starting the bracket.

C) After the Referee announces time-in and before the first serve.

D) Prior to the Referee announcing "time-in, 0-0-2."

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33) When making a line call during doubles play, which of the following phrases confirm that conflict exists?

A) Player says "out" and partner says "in".

B) Player says "out" and partner says "I don't know."

C) All of these confirm conflict exists.

D) Player says "out" and partner says "I'm not sure."

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34) When using the Drop Serve, when the server releases the ball, it may bounce more than once before the server decides to serve.

A) True

B) False

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35) In which of the following scenarios is it NOT okay for a player to stop a rally?

A) Before the return of serve to challenge an incorrect server or position.

B) Before the return of serve to challenge a wrong score call.

C) After the return of serve and before the ball becomes dead to challenge a wrong score call.

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36) A ball is hit at an angle, bounces in the court, and travels beyond the sidelines. The receiver manages to return the ball, hitting a low shot (below net level) around and outside the post into the opponent’s court. This is a legal hit and the ball remains in play.

A) True

B) False

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37) A player carrying or catching the ball on the paddle during a rally is a fault.

A) True

B) False

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38) Which of the following will result in a match forfeit?

A) Making deliberate, aggressive physical contact with an opponent, official or spectator.

B) All of these result in a match forfeit.

C) 2 Technical Warnings and a Technical Foul.

D) Aggressively or recklessly striking or throwing a ball or paddle out of frustration or anger that strikes an individual or damages facility property.

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39) A hinder is defined as any transient element or occurrence not caused by a player that adversely impacts play, not including permanent objects.

A) True

B) False

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40) A player’s/team’s decision to discontinue playing in a match in progress is known as what?

A) Withdrawal.

B) Forfeit.

C) Retirement.

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41) In a match with line judges, if the officiating team cannot make a line call, the rally shall be replayed, unless a player makes a line call to their own disadvantage.

A) False

B) True

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42) Players may not use standard time-outs or a medical time-out to delay the start of a match. A match cannot begin until all players are present. After the match has started ("Game 1, time-in, 0-0-2") time-outs or a medical time-out may be taken.

A) False

B) True

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43) Examples of a hinder include, but are not limited to, which of the following?

A) All of these are hinders.

B) Player and/or officials on another court that, in the opinion of the referee, impact play.

C) Foreign material on the court.

D) Flying insects.

E) Stray balls on the court.

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44) The receiver's or server's partner may stand anywhere on or off their team's end of the court.

A) False

B) True

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45) Which of the following would NOT result in a fault?

A) After the return of serve a player stops play to have a wrong score call corrected.

B) An incorrect score is called and before the return of serve, a player stops play.

C) A player stops play before the return of serve to challenge a correct score call.

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46) When the referee determines a player has distracted their opponent from hitting the ball, a distraction fault should be called on the player.

A) True

B) False

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47) In non-officiated play, the server's partner may call the score if the server is unable to call the score.

A) True

B) False

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48) While the ball is live, a player touching any part of the net system, the opponent's court or the opponent is a fault.

A) False

B) True

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49) If players have any remaining time-outs, they may call for a time-out before the next serve occurs; even if the service motion has started.

A) True

B) False

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50) During the serve, when the ball is struck, the server's feet shall not touch the area outside the imaginary extension of the sideline or the centerline, or touch the court, including the baseline.

A) False

B) True

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