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

A) False

B) True

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

A) Sideline judge on the side of the receiver.

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

C) Baseline judge.

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

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

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

B) Through a fence.

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

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

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

A) False

B) True

5 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

6 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

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7) 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

8 / 40

8) In the picture, the server's left foot is touching the baseline when the server is starting his service motion. If he lifts his foot off the baseline just before serve contact, should the line judge call a fault?

A) No.

B) Yes.

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9) 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

10 / 40

10) Besides watching their own line, what else should a line judge be paying attention to?

A) All of these.

B) Coaching from the spectators.

C) The rally in preparation for a ball coming toward their line.

D) A double bounce.

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11) When can a line judge replacement occur?

A) All of these options

B) Reasonable cause observed by the referee.

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

D) When the Tournament Director makes the change.

12 / 40

12) 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) Any of these are valid indications

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

D) That a ball in play hit a player.

13 / 40

13) Line judges should immediately raise and wave their hand, if necessary, to get the referee's attention when they clearly see other faults (e.g. double bounces, player hit by ball, player touching the net system while the ball is live).

A) True

B) False

14 / 40

14) 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) Double bounces.

D) Balls touching a player.

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15) 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

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16) If a line judge is challenged by a player, he/she should:

A) Show the blocked signal.

B) Consult other line judges for their opinions.

C) Confidently re-state the call.

17 / 40

17) 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

18 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

19 / 40

19) The use of line judges in a tournament is determined by:

A) Match referee.

B) Tournament Director.

C) Head Referee.

D) Operations coordinator.

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20) It is a fault if a wheelchair front wheel is touching the baseline or court surface when the ball is hit to make the serve. The baseline judge shall call "fault" and identify which wheel touched.

A) True

B) False

21 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

22 / 40

22) If a ball is obviously out, you still are expected to call “out” and give the "out" hand signal.

A) False

B) True

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

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

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

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

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

24 / 40

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

A) NVZ (short serves).

B) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

C) No lines.

D) Centerline.

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25) If a line judge makes an "out" line call that ends the rally, the referee may immediately overrule the line judge's call (without an appeal from a player) if the referee clearly saw that the ball landed "in".

A) True

B) False

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26) If a line judge calls a ball “out” and is overruled by the referee as “in”, what occurs next?

A) The line judge is replaced before the next serve occurs.

B) The referee then appeals to the remaining line judges.

C) The rally is awarded to the team that hit the ball.

D) A replay of that rally.

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

A) Referee assigned to the match.

B) Line judge.

C) Operations Coordinator.

D) Head Referee.

E) Tournament Director.

28 / 40

28) The proper “in” signal is:

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

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

29 / 40

29) During the serve, a foot fault occurs when:

A) All of these are foot faults.

B) At least one foot is in contact with the playing surface outside the imaginary extension of the sideline when the paddle contacts the ball for the serve.

C) At least one foot is in contact with the baseline and/or court surface when the paddle contacts the ball for the serve.

D) At least one foot is in contact with the playing surface on the opposite side of the imaginary extension of the centerline when the paddle contacts the ball for the serve.

30 / 40

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

A) Not Sure.

B) In.

C) Out.

31 / 40

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

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

B) Baselines.

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

D) Center line on serves.

32 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

33 / 40

33) 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

34 / 40

34) The line judge shown is signaling:

A) Out of position player.

B) "In" ball.

C) Ready.

D) Coaching.

35 / 40

35) At the end of a match, line judges should not leave their posts until released by the referee.

A) True

B) False

36 / 40

36) Players have the option to appeal a line judge’s call to the referee.

A) True

B) False

37 / 40

37) As a player serves the ball, his foot contacts the baseline at the same time his paddle contacts the ball. This is a foot fault and the line judge should loudly call "foot fault."

A) True

B) False

38 / 40

38) Sideline judges should call "foot fault" if the player makes contact with the sideline of the non-volley zone while or immediately after volleying the ball.

A) True

B) False

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39) What should a line judge do when they see this situation, when the ball is contacted by the player before it bounces on the player's end?

A) Call "Foot fault" and raise hand.

B) Raise hand.

C) Nothing (no fault).

D) Give the "In" ball signal.

40 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

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