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

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2) 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.

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3) 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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4) It is a fault if a wheelchair front wheel is touching the baseline or court surface when the ball is hit to make the serve. The baseline judge shall call "fault" and identify which wheel touched.

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

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6) 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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7) The line judge shown above is signaling:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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16) 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?

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

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

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

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

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22) 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)

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

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

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

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

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28) 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.

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

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30) 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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31) 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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32) During time-outs, line judges are allowed to quickly check their cell phones.

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33) 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.

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

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

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

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38) 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".

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39) 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).

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

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