EPF Player Test – European Pickleball Federation

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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 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

2 / 50

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

A) Making loud noises.

B) All of these are distractions.

C) Waving your paddle in a erratic manner.

D) Stomping your feet.

3 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

4 / 50

4) 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.

A) False

B) True

5 / 50

5) 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.

A) False

B) True

6 / 50

6) 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:

A) The rally stands as played.

B) The rally should be replayed.

7 / 50

7) 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.

A) True

B) False

8 / 50

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

A) After the Referee announces time-in and before the first serve.

B) After the Coin Toss but before the First Serve

C) Prior to tournament operations starting the bracket.

D) Prior to the Referee announcing "time-in, 0-0-2."

9 / 50

9) A hinder is defined as any transient element or occurrence not caused by a player that adversely impacts play, not including permanent objects.

A) True

B) False

10 / 50

10) Players are required to make a line call on a ball before appealing to the referee to make the call.

A) True

B) False

11 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

12 / 50

12) A player carrying or catching the ball on the paddle during a rally is a fault.

A) False

B) True

13 / 50

13) Players are responsible for line calls on their side of the net. If the opponents hit a ball close to a line, the player or team that is supposed to make the line call may appeal to the referee without making a call. Once they appeal to the referee, they lose the right to make any subsequent "in" or "out" call for that rally.

A) True

B) False

14 / 50

14) A ball is hit at an angle, bounces in the court, and travels beyond the sidelines. The receiver manages to return the ball, hitting a low shot (below net level) around and outside the post into the opponent’s court. This is a legal hit and the ball remains in play.

A) True

B) False

15 / 50

15) 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.

A) False

B) True

16 / 50

16) During the mid-game end change time-out, players may receive coaching.

A) True

B) False

17 / 50

17) A wheelchair player may allow the ball to bounce a maximum of how many times before returning the ball?

A) One (1) time.

B) Two (2) times.

C) Three (3) times.

18 / 50

18) When using the Drop Serve, when the server releases the ball, it may bounce more than once before the server decides to serve.

A) False

B) True

19 / 50

19) In a non-officiated match what faults can a player call on an opponent that could result in a replay?

A) Service foot faults.

B) Both Service foot faults and non-volley zone faults.

C) Non-volley zone faults.

D) Any fault other than a foot fault that the offender disagrees with.

20 / 50

20) 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.

A) False

B) True

21 / 50

21) After the ball has bounced on a player’s side of the net and traveled back across the net plane to the opponent’s side, a player may legally break the plane of the net to hit the ball.

A) True

B) False

22 / 50

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

A) The Head Referee.

B) The Tournament Director.

C) All of the above.

D) The Referee.

E) Any Player.

23 / 50

23) Which of the following will be declared a fault when you volley a ball and you teeter (or "windmill") just outside the non-volley zone?

A) Your partner, whose toe is on the non-volley zone line, pulls you back from falling into the non-volley zone.

B) Your momentum causes you to touch your partner who is standing in the non-volley zone.

C) Your partner, who is standing inside the non-volley zone, pushes you back.

D) All of these are faults

24 / 50

24) For the server, when serving, feet placement rules are to be enforced only at the moment the ball is served.

A) False

B) True

25 / 50

25) Examples of a hinder include, but are not limited to, which of the following?

A) Player and/or officials on another court that, in the opinion of the referee, impact play.

B) All of these are hinders.

C) Stray balls on the court.

D) Foreign material on the court.

E) Flying insects.

26 / 50

26) 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.

A) False

B) True

27 / 50

27) 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.

A) True

B) False

28 / 50

28) If a player rescinds their medical time-out after the medical personnel have been called and before they have arrived, a standard time-out will be charged and the medical time-out will not be charged. When a standard time-out is not available, the referee will assess a technical foul against the player or team for delay of game.

A) True

B) False

29 / 50

29) A dislodged assistive device during a rally will result in which of the following?

A) The rally must continue to completion.

B) A fault on the player with dislodged assistive device even if it does not contact the non-volley zone.

C) Play should be stopped and the rally replayed.

30 / 50

30) The paddle length cannot exceed 17 inches.

A) True

B) False

31 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

32 / 50

32) 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.

A) False

B) True

33 / 50

33) Other than NVZ violations involving momentum, faults can only be committed when the ball is Live/In-Play.

A) False

B) True

34 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

35 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

36 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

37 / 50

37) 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?

A) True

B) False

38 / 50

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

A) Before the return of serve to challenge a wrong score call.

B) After the return of serve and before the ball becomes dead to challenge a wrong score call.

C) Before the return of serve to challenge an incorrect server or position.

39 / 50

39) 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.

A) False

B) True

40 / 50

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.

A) False

B) True

41 / 50

41) Players may not use standard time-outs or a medical time-out to delay the start of a match. A match cannot begin until all players are present. After the match has started ("Game 1, time-in, 0-0-2") time-outs or a medical time-out may be taken.

A) False

B) True

42 / 50

42) In a match using the rally scoring option, a player/team must win on their serve.

A) False

B) True

43 / 50

43) The receiver's or server's partner may stand anywhere on or off their team's end of the court.

A) False

B) True

44 / 50

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

A) All of these result in a match forfeit.

B) 2 Technical Warnings and a Technical Foul.

C) Aggressively or recklessly striking or throwing a ball or paddle out of frustration or anger that strikes an individual or damages facility property.

D) Making deliberate, aggressive physical contact with an opponent, official or spectator.

45 / 50

45) 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.

A) False

B) True

46 / 50

46) 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.

A) False

B) True

47 / 50

47) 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?

A) When the ball lands on the ground.

B) When the ball hits the net.

48 / 50

48) A game forfeit will be imposed for a 2 out of 3 games match under the following conditions:

A) Failure to report for the match start within 10 minutes.

B) 3 Technical Warnings have been assessed.

C) All of these result in a game forfeit

D) A Technical Warning and Technical Foul have been assessed.

49 / 50

49) 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?

A) If there is a referee, ask if they saw the ball.

B) All of these options are valid.

C) Ask your opponents if they saw it.

D) Ask your partner if she saw it.

50 / 50

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

A) NVZ (short serves).

B) No lines.

C) Centerline.

D) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

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