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) 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.

2 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

3 / 40

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

A) In.

B) Out.

C) Not Sure.

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4) 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) True

B) False

5 / 40

5) 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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6) A line judge hitting the palm of their hand twice with a closed fist indicates what to the referee?

A) D. Either a double bounce fault OR a triple bounce for a wheelchair player.

B) A double bounce fault.

C) A double hit fault.

D) A triple bounce fault for a wheelchair player.

7 / 40

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

A) A replay of that rally.

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

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

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

8 / 40

8) 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

9 / 40

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

A) Center line on serves.

B) Baselines.

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

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

10 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

11 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

12 / 40

12) The proper “in” signal is:

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

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

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

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

13 / 40

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

A) That a ball in play hit a player.

B) Any of these are valid indications

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

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

14 / 40

14) 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) False

B) True

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15) 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

16 / 40

16) 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

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

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

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

18 / 40

18) The line judge shown above is signaling:

A) Out of position player.

B) "Out" ball.

C) Coaching.

D) Ready.

19 / 40

19) 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

20 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

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21) 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) False

B) True

22 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

23 / 40

23) 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

24 / 40

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

A) Out.

B) Not Sure.

C) In.

25 / 40

25) A line judge should be positioned where he/she:

A) Has an unobstructed view down the assigned line.

B) Can look through a fence rather than over it.

C) Can hold open the flap to see through an opening in the windscreen

D) Looking through the fence or flap would be acceptable

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26) 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.

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27) 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.

28 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

29 / 40

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

A) Non-volley zone violations.

B) All of these calls.

C) Balls touching a player.

D) Double bounces.

30 / 40

30) A line judge should signal an out of position player by clasping both of their hands above their head.

A) True

B) False

31 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

32 / 40

32) 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

33 / 40

33) 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) True

B) False

34 / 40

34) What would a blocked view signal from a line judge look like?

A) One hand covering both of the line judge's eyes.

B) Fingers from each hand held below the line judge's eyes.

C) Both of the line judge's hand extended forward with the palms up.

D) Each hand covering the line judge's eyes.

35 / 40

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

A) Through a fence.

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

36 / 40

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

A) Tournament Director.

B) Operations Coordinator.

C) Head Referee.

D) Referee assigned to the match.

E) Line judge.

37 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

38 / 40

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

A) Centerline.

B) NVZ (short serves).

C) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

D) No lines.

39 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

40 / 40

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

A) A double bounce.

B) All of these.

C) Coaching from the spectators.

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

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