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) 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?

A) No

B) Yes

2 / 50

2) 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

3 / 50

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

A) Three (3) times.

B) Two (2) times.

C) One (1) time.

4 / 50

4) 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) False

B) True

5 / 50

5) It is no longer a fault if the served ball hits the net and lands on the non-volley zone line of the correct service court.

A) True

B) False

6 / 50

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

A) If the hat lands in the NVZ after a volley it is a fault.

B) If the ball hits the hat before it lands on the court it is a fault on Player A1.

C) It is not a fault if the ball hits the hat after the hat lands on the court.

D) The hat may be declared a distraction and the rally awarded to the opponent.

7 / 50

7) A player’s/team’s decision to discontinue playing in a match in progress is known as what?

A) Forfeit.

B) Retirement.

C) Withdrawal.

8 / 50

8) 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

9 / 50

9) If players have any remaining time-outs, they may call for a time-out before the next serve occurs; even if the service motion has started.

A) False

B) True

10 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

11 / 50

11) 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) True

B) False

12 / 50

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

A) The Tournament Director.

B) The Referee.

C) All of the above.

D) Any Player.

E) The Head Referee.

13 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

14 / 50

14) 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) True

B) False

15 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

16 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

17 / 50

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

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

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

C) 3 Technical Warnings have been assessed.

D) All of these result in a game forfeit

18 / 50

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

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

B) 2 Technical Warnings and a Technical Foul.

C) All of these result in a match forfeit.

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

19 / 50

19) 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

20 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

21 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

22 / 50

22) 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) Prior to tournament operations starting the bracket.

C) After the Coin Toss but before the First Serve

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

23 / 50

23) 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) False

B) True

24 / 50

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

A) Player says "out" and partner says "in".

B) Player says "out" and partner says "I'm not sure."

C) Player says "out" and partner says "I don't know."

D) All of these confirm conflict exists.

25 / 50

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

A) Centerline.

B) No lines.

C) NVZ (short serves).

D) Baseline, sideline and centerline.

26 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

27 / 50

27) 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) True

B) False

28 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

29 / 50

29) 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.

A) True

B) False

30 / 50

30) 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.

A) False

B) True

31 / 50

31) During adaptive play with a declared two-bounce allowance, if the ball strikes a permanent object (i.e. – fence, wall, net post) before the second bounce, it is a dead ball.

A) False

B) True

32 / 50

32) The paddle length cannot exceed 17 inches.

A) False

B) True

33 / 50

33) 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) Foreign material on the court.

C) All of these are hinders.

D) Stray balls on the court.

E) Flying insects.

34 / 50

34) 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) True

B) False

35 / 50

35) 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.

A) False

B) True

36 / 50

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

A) The rally must continue to completion.

B) Play should be stopped and the rally replayed.

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

37 / 50

37) After the start of the score being called, "Not Ready" signals will be ignored. This means a player showing a "Not Ready" signal after the score has started to be called will neither be honoured nor punished. Valid hinders are an exception.

A) True

B) False

38 / 50

38) 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

39 / 50

39) 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 should be replayed.

B) The rally stands as played.

40 / 50

40) 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) True

B) False

41 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

42 / 50

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

A) True

B) False

43 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

44 / 50

44) Which of the following would NOT result in a fault?

A) A player stops play before the return of serve to challenge a correct score call.

B) After the return of serve a player stops play to have a wrong score call corrected.

C) An incorrect score is called and before the return of serve, a player stops play.

45 / 50

45) 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?

A) End.

B) Receive.

C) Either Receive or Defer

D) Defer.

46 / 50

46) 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.

A) False

B) True

47 / 50

47) The entire score has been called and the server has started his service motion. Just after the server makes contact with the ball, the receiver calls time-out. What should the referee do?

A) Fault the receivers and end the rally.

B) Ignore the time-out and continue the rally.

C) Grant the time-out and replay the rally.

48 / 50

48) 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

49 / 50

49) If a player stops a rally and incorrectly identifies a player/position error, it is a fault on the player who stopped the rally.

A) True

B) False

50 / 50

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

A) False

B) True

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