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

A) False

B) True

2 / 40

2) 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

3 / 40

3) It is okay to stand and applaud a good shot by either team when you are line judging.

A) False

B) True

4 / 40

4) Depending on the circumstances, the referee has the authority to position a line judge on one side of the court or the other.

A) False

B) True

5 / 40

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

A) In.

B) Not Sure.

C) Out.

6 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

7 / 40

7) 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) Yes.

B) No.

8 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

9 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

10 / 40

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

A) Looking through the fence or flap would be acceptable

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

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

D) Has an unobstructed view down the assigned line.

11 / 40

11) 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) True

B) False

12 / 40

12) 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

13 / 40

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

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

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

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

D) Through a fence.

14 / 40

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

A) Not Sure.

B) In.

C) Out.

15 / 40

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

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

16 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

17 / 40

17) 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) False

B) True

18 / 40

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

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

B) Coaching from the spectators.

C) All of these.

D) A double bounce.

19 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

20 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

21 / 40

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

A) NVZ (short serves).

B) No lines.

C) Centerline.

D) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

22 / 40

22) 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

23 / 40

23) 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

24 / 40

24) 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

25 / 40

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

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

B) All of these are foot faults.

C) 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.

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.

26 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

27 / 40

27) 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) True

B) False

28 / 40

28) The line judge shown above is signaling:

A) Out of position player.

B) Ready.

C) "Out" ball.

D) Coaching.

29 / 40

29) A player/team may overrule a line judge's call if it is to their own disadvantage.

A) True

B) False

30 / 40

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

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

B) Sideline judge on the side of the receiver.

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

D) Baseline judge.

31 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

32 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

33 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

34 / 40

34) A line judge should only focus on the edge of her assigned line. They should ignore all other action on the court.

A) True

B) False

35 / 40

35) The baseline judge, along with the referee, can call service foot faults and make line calls for the assigned baseline.

A) False

B) True

36 / 40

36) 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) Give the "In" ball signal.

B) Nothing (no fault).

C) Raise hand.

D) Call "Foot fault" and raise hand.

37 / 40

37) 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) Any of these are valid indications

D) That a ball in play hit a player.

38 / 40

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

A) Operations coordinator.

B) Match referee.

C) Tournament Director.

D) Head Referee.

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

A) Whichever the Tournament Director determines important.

B) Whichever the head referee determines important.

C) Gold medal matches and sometimes Bronze medal matches.

D) All of these.

E) Matches leading up to medal matches.

40 / 40

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

A) All of these calls.

B) Double bounces.

C) Non-volley zone violations.

D) Balls touching a player.

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