EPF Player Test 2026 Rulebook

Welcome to the Player Rules Test

This 50 Question rules test is designed as a fun exercise to test players' knowledge of the basic rules. Although the rules are the same for recreational and tournament play, when there is no referee to enforce the rules, that job falls on the players and rests with their ability to self-enforce.

So, if you want to test your knowledge of the USA Pickleball rules, give this test a try.

Please select a time when you can complete the entire test without interruption, as it will automatically close after 50 minutes. Each question is scored after you choose an answer. The test will close when you click the “Submit” button at the end of the test, so answer all questions before submitting the test.

You can take the test as many times as you like, so feel free to study up and retake it if you desire. Each time, you will receive a follow-up email containing your test score so you can track your improvement. Before long, you’ll be scoring 100%. To challenge yourself even more, try the Referee Test.

Have fun and good luck!

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1) In which of the following scenarios is it NOT okay for a player to stop a rally?

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2) When the referee determines a player has distracted their opponent from hitting the ball, a distraction fault should be called on the player.

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3) The definition of a verbal warning is: A non-punitive caution for minor unsportsmanlike behaviour, usually given in advance of assessing a technical warning or technical foul for such behaviour.

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4) When using the Drop Serve, the release of the ball must be visible only to the referee.

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5) You legally volley the ball, then begin to lose your balance. To avoid stepping into the non-volley zone (NVZ), you jump up and over the corner and into the out-of-bounds area adjacent to the NVZ. While the ball is still in play, your momentum then carries you into the net post, which is also out of bounds.

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6) The duration of an equipment time-out is:

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7) In a match with line judges, if the officiating team cannot make a line call, the rally shall be replayed, unless a player makes a line call to their own disadvantage.

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8) In a non-officiated match, if a cracked ball is discovered at the end of a rally and players do not agree that the outcome of the rally was impacted by the cracked ball:

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9) Examples of a distraction may include, but are not limited to, which of the following?

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10) A player makes an "Around the Post" shot. The ball hits the referee's leg but lands in the opponent’s court. A fault should be called against the player that hit the ball.

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11) In non-officiated play, non-volley zone faults and service foot faults are the only faults players can call on their opponent as soon as the fault is committed or detected.

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12) Which of the following will result in a match forfeit?

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13) A fault shall be declared if a player, or anything the player is wearing or carrying, crosses the plane of the net before striking the ball. If a ball has bounced and crosses back over the plane of the net, then a player may cross the plane of the net without first contacting the ball.

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14) A team neglects to tell you they are changing their starting server for the second game. They also forget to move the starting server identification. The non-banded player serves with the rally played in good faith. Do you allow them to switch the band before the next rally?

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15) In a match without line judges, your opponent hits a powerful overhead to the sideline. You suspect that it might have been “out,” but you’re not certain. What are your options?

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16) If a paddle violation is identified after the match has started, the player or team forfeits all matches started and already played.

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17) A player may enter the non-volley zone at any time except when that player is volleying the ball.

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18) When making a line call during doubles play, which of the following phrases confirm that conflict exists?

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19) A distraction is defined as a physical action by a player that are not common to the game and interfere with the opponent’s ability or concentration to hit the ball.

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20) Players may challenge (to the Head Referee or Tournament Director) a ruling or decision made by the referee.

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21) It is NOT a fault for a server to start their service motion (moving their serving arm backward or forward to serve the ball) before the entire score is called. It is a fault if the server serves the ball during the calling of the score.

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22) Failure to call a time-out audibly by voice or visibly by hand signal, or both, directed toward the opposing player or team and to the referee may result in a verbal warning or technical warning for delay of game.

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23) During the serve, when the ball is struck, the server's feet shall not touch the area outside the imaginary extension of the sideline or the centerline, or touch the court, including the baseline.

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24) While the ball is live, a player touching any part of the net system, the opponent's court or the opponent is a fault.

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25) Any ball that cannot be promptly called "out" must be considered "in."

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26) In non-officiated play, when an extra ball carried by a player is visible to an opponent or falls to the playing surface while the ball is live, it is a fault against the player.

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

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28) During the pre-match briefing, Team A has won the toss and elected to serve. Which of the following options remain available for Team B?

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29) The server’s partner (A2) lines up at the NVZ for the serve. A2 volleys the third shot in the rally for a winner. In a non-officiated match, can the receiving team enforce a fault against Team A since they violated the two-bounce rule?

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30) In non-officiated play, the server's partner may call the score if the server is unable to call the score.

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31) Imparting spin during the release of the ball prior to striking the ball to serve is a fault and applies to both the volley serve and the drop serve.

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32) A wheelchair player must have both buttocks in contact with the wheelchair seat when they strike the ball.

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33) When a player faults by hitting the ball into their own side of the net and the ball does not cross over the net, when does the fault occur?

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34) During a rally, if a player believes a ball is cracked or broken, play must continue until the end of the rally. Players who yell "The ball is cracked; The ball is broken", etc. may incur a fault if the referee deems it a distraction to the opponent(s).

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35) A player is hitting a two-handed stroke (where both hands are in contact with the paddle) when his right hand is hit by the ball below the wrist. The ball is still in play.

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36) At the beginning of the service motion, the server's feet must be behind the baseline or the imaginary extension of the baseline.

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37) If a player/position error is identified after the rally has played out, the rally shall stand.

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38) When a team’s score is even, that team’s banded player will ALWAYS serve from AND receive from the right side of the court.

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39) Player A1's hat flies off during a rally. Which of the following is NOT true?

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40) If, while the ball is in the air, the receiving team yells "out", "no", "bounce it" or any other word/phrase to communicate to their partner that the ball may be out, it shall be considered a line call and play should stop.

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41) A match forfeit may be declared in a 2 out of 3 games match if a player does not report to play within 15 minutes after the match has been called.

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42) If the referee or a player stops a rally to correctly identify a player/position error, the rally shall be replayed.

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43) If a team is assessed a technical foul, their first penalty for the match, that team will have 1 point deducted from their score, unless they have a score of "0".

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44) If your paddle touches the non-volley zone during a volley swing, it is a fault regardless of whether the touch occurred before or after contacting the ball.

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45) Players are expected to call faults on themself or on their partner as soon as the fault is committed or detected.

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46) Players may overrule a referee's line call to their own disadvantage.

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47) At what point in time can a player/team withdraw from a match?

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48) In non-officiated matches, a team may mention when they believe the opponents have committed a fault, but the final decision on fault resolution belongs to the player that allegedly committed the fault.

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49) When using the Drop Serve, the ball must not be propelled in any direction or in any manner prior to hitting the serve.

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50) Who retains the right to require an apparel change when the apparel approximates the colour of the tournament ball?

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