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

A) False

B) True

2 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

3 / 40

3) The line judge shown is signaling:

A) Out of position player.

B) Ready.

C) Coaching.

D) "In" ball.

4 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

5 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

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

A) All of these.

B) Matches leading up to medal matches.

C) Whichever the Tournament Director determines important.

D) Whichever the head referee determines important.

E) Gold medal matches and sometimes Bronze medal matches.

7 / 40

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

D) Baselines.

8 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

9 / 40

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

C) Through a fence.

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

10 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

11 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

12 / 40

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

A) Coaching from the spectators.

B) A double bounce.

C) All of these.

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

13 / 40

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

A) Consult other line judges for their opinions.

B) Confidently re-state the call.

C) Show the blocked signal.

14 / 40

14) 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.

A) True

B) False

15 / 40

15) 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.

A) True

B) False

16 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

17 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

18 / 40

18) 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

19 / 40

19) 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) True

B) False

20 / 40

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

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

B) A replay of that rally.

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

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

21 / 40

21) 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

22 / 40

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

A) Referee assigned to the match.

B) Line judge.

C) Head Referee.

D) Operations Coordinator.

E) Tournament Director.

23 / 40

23) 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) No lines.

D) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

24 / 40

24) 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) False

B) True

25 / 40

25) 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.

26 / 40

26) 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

27 / 40

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

A) Sideline judge on the side of the receiver.

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

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

D) Baseline judge.

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

A) False

B) True

29 / 40

29) 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

30 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

31 / 40

31) 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

32 / 40

32) The line judge shown above is signaling:

A) Ready.

B) Out of position player.

C) "Out" ball.

D) Coaching.

33 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

34 / 40

34) 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

35 / 40

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

A) Balls touching a player.

B) All of these calls.

C) Non-volley zone violations.

D) Double bounces.

36 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

37 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

38 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

39 / 40

39) When can a line judge replacement occur?

A) All of these options

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

C) When the Tournament Director makes the change.

D) Reasonable cause observed by the referee.

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40) 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.

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