EPF Line Judge Test – European Pickleball Federation

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EPF Line Judges Test 2026

Welcome To the Line Judge Test:

This 40-question review is a tool for pickleball line judges and referees to test their knowledge of the USA Pickleball line judge best practices contained in the USA Pickleball Officiating Handbook. Passing the Line Judge Test is a prerequisite to applying for USA Pickleball Referee Certification. Answers to all questions can be found in the Officiating Handbook or USA Pickleball Rulebook.

Pick a time to take the test when you can complete all the questions without interruption, because the test will automatically close after 30 minutes. The test will also close when you click the “Submit” button at the end of the test, so answer all questions before submitting the test.

Upon completion, your score will be displayed.

You can take the test as often as you like. So, re-read the Officiating Handbook and re-take the test. Each time, you will receive a follow-up email containing your test score.

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1 / 40

1) The rules do not require line judges or referees to clearly see a space between a line and the ball when making an "out" call.

A) False

B) True

2 / 40

2) Line judges may solicit opinions from players to determine a call.

A) False

B) True

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3) In a match with only 2 line judges available, what are the most helpful lines for them to call?

A) None; it is better to not have them if only 2 are available.

B) Center line on serves.

C) Baselines.

D) Sideline opposite the referee (their half of the court).

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4) It is okay to carry on a conversation with the person seated next to you, as long as it doesn’t distract you from your line judging duties.

A) False

B) True

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5) When can a line judge replacement occur?

A) When the Tournament Director makes the change.

B) Reasonable cause observed by the referee.

C) Petition from all the players to the referee and the referee agrees.

D) All of these options

6 / 40

6) Line Judges will give an "in" signal only at the end of a rally when the ball lands in the court close to the line. The "in" signal can be made immediately.

A) False

B) True

7 / 40

7) If requested by the referee, line judges can assist the referee with the following calls:

A) All of these calls.

B) Non-volley zone violations.

C) Balls touching a player.

D) Double bounces.

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8) What is the best positioning of a line judge to view their assigned line?

A) Just inside their assigned line with an unobstructed view down the line.

B) Precisely straight down the line to view both sides equally.

C) Just outside their assigned line with an unobstructed view down the line.

D) Through a fence.

9 / 40

9) As a line judge, when you cannot clearly see if a ball lands “in” or “out,” you should:

A) Listen for a player call first, and if none made, just make a call to the best of your ability

B) Make the call to the best of your ability, even though you are not certain.

C) Place the fingers of both hands below your eyes to signal to the referee that your view was blocked.

D) Listen for the nearest player or spectator to make the call and then go with whatever he says.

10 / 40

10) During time-outs and in between games, it is acceptable for line judges to converse about non-game related issues with players.

A) False

B) True

11 / 40

11) If the bottom of the ball touches your assigned line, the ball is considered "in."

A) False

B) True

12 / 40

12) Which line judge is responsible for the centerline on the serve?

A) Sideline judge on the side of the receiver’s partner.

B) Line judges are not responsible for the centerline on the serve.

C) Sideline judge on the side of the receiver.

D) Baseline judge.

13 / 40

13) If a ball bounces close to the line, but the ball is not “out,” the line judge should without hesitation loudly call “in.”

A) False

B) True

14 / 40

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

A) Centerline.

B) No lines.

C) NVZ (short serves).

D) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

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15) There are no coaching or out of position hand signals used by line judges.

A) False

B) True

16 / 40

16) If a line judge observes a coaching violation they should raise their hand in a "V" above their head.

A) False

B) True

17 / 40

17) A delayed line call can raise suspicion of a line judge’s reliability.

A) True

B) False

18 / 40

18) Line judges are allowed to check their mobile devices throughout the match as long as the phone does not ring.

A) True

B) False

19 / 40

19) When six line judges are used, the sideline judges are responsible for making line calls on their side of the net. However, each should watch the entire length of the sideline (baseline to baseline) in case the view of the sideline judge on the opposite end is blocked.

A) True

B) False

20 / 40

20) Sideline judges should call “foot fault” if a player makes contact with the sideline of the non-volley zone after volleying the ball. (i.e.: an Erne attempt)

A) False

B) True

21 / 40

21) During time-outs, line judges are allowed to quickly check their cell phones.

A) False

B) True

22 / 40

22) A referee may consult with a line judge in the case of a potential double bounce call.

A) True

B) False

23 / 40

23) The proper “in” signal is:

A) Both arms outstretched forward and downward with the palms facing down.

B) An arm outstretched inward in the direction of the court surface.

C) Both arms outstretched inward in the direction of the court surface with the palms facing up

D) One arm pointing up and outward away from the court surface.

24 / 40

24) Balls that land “in” routinely do not necessitate a call. However, if the ball landed close to the line and the referee and/or player(s) cast a questioning glance in the line judge's direction, the line judge should respond firmly with an “in” hand signal.

A) False

B) True

25 / 40

25) The line judge shown is signaling:

A) C. Coaching.

B) A. "In" ball.

C) C. Coaching.

D) B. Ready.

26 / 40

26) A line judge should get the attention of the lead referee at the end of the rally where a double bounce, player hit by a ball, coaching, or a player touching the net is observed by the line judge.

A) True

B) False

27 / 40

27) The line judge shown above is signaling:

A) Out of position player.

B) Coaching.

C) "Out" ball.

D) Ready.

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28) A line judge repeatedly sliding one hand across the palm of their hand indicates what to the referee?

A) That a ball in play deflected off a player's paddle.

B) That a ball in play hit a player's clothing.

C) That a ball in play hit a player.

D) Any of these are valid indications

29 / 40

29) If a line judge notices a wrong server, wrong receiver, or a player out of position, the line judge should raise their hand over their head to get the referee's attention at the end of the rally.

A) False

B) True

30 / 40

30) Since line judges are not the match referee, it is okay to comment or react to a play during the game.

A) True

B) False

31 / 40

31) When a line judge notices coaching by a spectator other than during time-outs or between games, the line judge should extend their arms upward in a "V" motion.

A) True

B) False

32 / 40

32) Who determines if a line judge can sit during the match?

A) Line judge.

B) Head Referee.

C) Operations Coordinator.

D) Referee assigned to the match.

E) Tournament Director.

33 / 40

33) The referee has the authority and responsibility to replace any line judge that does not perform to standards.

A) True

B) False

34 / 40

34) The sideline judge is responsible for making sideline calls on the assigned sideline and service foot faults associated with the imaginary extension of that sideline.

A) False

B) True

35 / 40

35) As soon as your spouse qualifies for the Gold Medal match, you should volunteer to be one of the line judges.

A) False

B) True

36 / 40

36) When the ball lands, the picture above indicates the ball has bounced:

A) Not Sure.

B) Out.

C) In.

37 / 40

37) During a time-out, line judges are allowed to leave the court for a restroom break.

A) False

B) True

38 / 40

38) In general, line judges are used for what matches:

A) Gold medal matches and sometimes Bronze medal matches.

B) Whichever the Tournament Director determines important.

C) All of these.

D) Whichever the head referee determines important.

E) Matches leading up to medal matches.

39 / 40

39) The criteria for line judges and referees when making line calls are no different than those of players.

A) True

B) False

40 / 40

40) Line judges should make wrong server and player out of position calls immediately when they occur.

A) True

B) False

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