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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.

Being a line judge is an enjoyable way to give back to the sport you love!

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

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

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

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

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5) The line judge shown above is signaling:

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6) The proper “in” signal is:

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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.

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8) At the beginning of each game and after time-outs and other breaks in the game, the referee will check the readiness of the officiating team and receive a ready signal (raised hand) from each member.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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20) 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?

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

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

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23) 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.

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

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25) 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."

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

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27) Overruled line calls are rare if the line judge is following the standards and procedures. But, if an overrule occurs, the line judge should forget it and continue to make calls as they see them.

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

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

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30) 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.

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31) 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.

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

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

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34) 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.

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

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

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37) When can a line judge replacement occur?

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38) 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.

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

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

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