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

A) False

B) True

2 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

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

A) 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.

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

C) All of these are foot faults.

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.

4 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

5 / 40

5) 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

6 / 40

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

A) Tournament Director.

B) Head Referee.

C) Line judge.

D) Referee assigned to the match.

E) Operations Coordinator.

7 / 40

7) 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) True

B) False

8 / 40

8) 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

9 / 40

9) 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

10 / 40

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

A) All of these.

B) Gold medal matches and sometimes Bronze medal matches.

C) Whichever the head referee determines important.

D) Whichever the Tournament Director determines important.

E) Matches leading up to medal matches.

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

A) False

B) True

12 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

13 / 40

13) 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

14 / 40

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

A) Non-volley zone violations.

B) Double bounces.

C) All of these calls.

D) Balls touching a player.

15 / 40

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

A) NVZ (short serves).

B) Centerline.

C) No lines.

D) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

16 / 40

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

A) Has an unobstructed view down the assigned line.

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) Looking through the fence or flap would be acceptable

17 / 40

17) 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

18 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

19 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

20 / 40

20) 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.

21 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

22 / 40

22) 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

23 / 40

23) For each ball that lands out of bounds, the line judge for that designated line should:

A) Loudly call the ball out.

B) Immediately signal with an arm outstretched in the out-of-bounds

C) Immediately call the ball out.

D) All of these actions.

24 / 40

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

A) In.

B) Not Sure.

C) Out.

25 / 40

25) The line judge shown is signaling:

A) C. Coaching.

B) A. "In" ball.

C) C. Coaching.

D) B. Ready.

26 / 40

26) 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) False

B) True

27 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

28 / 40

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

A) Baselines.

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

C) Center line on serves.

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

29 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

30 / 40

30) 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

31 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

32 / 40

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

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

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

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

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

33 / 40

33) 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

34 / 40

34) 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.

35 / 40

35) The line judge shown above is signaling:

A) Coaching.

B) "Out" ball.

C) Ready.

D) Out of position player.

36 / 40

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

A) True

B) False

37 / 40

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

A) In.

B) Not Sure.

C) Out.

38 / 40

38) 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

39 / 40

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

A) A triple bounce fault for a wheelchair player.

B) A double bounce fault.

C) A double hit fault.

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

40 / 40

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

A) False

B) True

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