Pickleball: Referee Training And Certification Test! Trivia Quiz

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Pickleball: Referee Training And Certification Test! Trivia Quiz

This trivia quiz is a Referee Training and Certification Test for pickleball! It is perfect for everyone who wants to learn all that they can when it comes to the application. How about you give it a shot and see just how prepared you are to go out on the pitch? All the best as you tackle it and keep practicing!

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Questions and Answers

1.

The two halves of the score sheet are reversed to help the referee in recording the right score beside the proper team.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

If a cracked ball is discovered at the end of a rally, the point must be replayed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

If a referee discovers that a player is about to serve from the wrong court, they must inform the player of their discovery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

If in the motion of making a volley shot, the player steps into the Non-Volley Zone or on the Non-Volley Line, it is a fault even if the ball is dead on the other side.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

If on a serve, the ball hits the net and then the non-receiving opposing player, the serve is considered a let and a reserve are allowed.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

In a tournament, a coin toss must be used to decide serve/receive or side.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Any color ball can be used in tournament play.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Home made wooden paddles are allowed for tournament play.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

If a ball bounces out of bounds past the sideline, it is legal for a player to return the ball around the net post below the height of the net.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

If a ball hits a player standing out of bounds in the air, a point is awarded to the other team.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

If the ball hits the clothing of a player but not the player, no point is awarded to the other team.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Serving before the referee calls the score, is a technical foul. If after a warning the player still does not wait, a point will be awarded to the non-serving team and these players switch position.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

If a ball bounces on one side of the net and then because of spin or the wind, bounces back on the other side of the net, contact must be made with the ball by the receiving team without touching the net or the point goes to the initiating team.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The correct order of calling the score is the receiving team's score, serving team's and then server number.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

The server can have one foot suspended in the air over the service court before contact with the ball is made while serving the ball.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The combined dimensions of a pickleball paddle must not exceed 22 inches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Tournament chairs are allowed to check paddles for modifications. If a modification has been made that has changed the surface of the paddle to allow it to provide more spin, the paddle will not be allowed in tournament play.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

If a serve hits the non-receiving player, no point is awarded to the server because the ball was hit to the wrong court.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

If the person starting the game in the right court, is back in the right court, the score has to be odd.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

The Non Volley line is six and half feet back from the net.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

The non-receiving player can catch the ball after it hits the court surface on a ball served to the wrong court.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

A player can make modifications to a manufactured paddle as long as it meets the USAPA standards.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

A player may hit a volley shot even though his partner is standing in the Non Volley Zone and no fault is called.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Both partners can be standing in the service court when a serve is taken.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

If a team serves from the wrong court, they lose the serve and all points earned while they were in the wrong service court.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
26.

If a player hits a ground stroke and his momentum takes him into the Non Volley Zone, this is a fault.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
27.

A player is allowed to switch paddle hands during play.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
28.

If a player is standing in the Non-Volley Zone. leaps in the air and hits a volley but lands with both feet outside the Non-Volley Zone, this is not a fault.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
29.

Yelling OUT to your partner is considered a distraction and a fault.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
30.

If the ball hits the net post on a serve, this is considered a let and the serve is taken over. If the ball hits the net post on a serve, this is considered a let and the serve is taken over.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
31.

If a player sees his partner falling into the Non-Volley Zone on a volley, they can grab the shirt of the partner and hold them from going into the Non-Volley Zone.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
32.

An outdoor ball is recommended for outdoor tournaments but an indoor or outdoor ball may be used for an indoor tournament.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
33.

The Dura Fast 40 is the only approved ball for outdoor tournaments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
34.

When a technical foul is called, the referee awards a point to the other team and the players will be instructed to switch sides.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
35.

The serving team or the receiving team may clarify the correct score before the ball is served or returned.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
36.

If the ball hits the paddle hand below the wrist, that part of the hand is considered to be part of the paddle and no-fault has occurred.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
37.

A pickleball net is set at 38 inches at the sideline and 36 inches at the center of the net.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
38.

For a legal serve, the paddle face must be below the wrist bone, contact with the ball must be made below the waist and the arm must be moving in a upward arc.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
39.

The normal game of pickleball is played to 11 points, win by two.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
40.

In a best two out of three, teams switch sides before the second game and after one team reaches six points in a tie-breaker or third game.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
41.

A manufactured wooden paddle can still be used in a USAPA sanctioned tournament.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
42.

A team is allowed two, five minute time outs in a game.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
43.

When time out is called, the referee should tell the players to put their paddles on the service court they are presently in and the server instructed to put the ball on top of their paddle.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
44.

Any member of a team can challenge the opposing player or team directly, on a line call.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
45.

If a player hits a volley and their paddle slips out of their hand and ends up making contact with the Non-Volley Zone, this is a fault.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
46.

If in the course of switching hands, a player drops their paddle onto the court surface, this is considered a fault.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
47.

Throwing a paddle that hits another player is a technical foul and can result in immediate removal of the player from the tournament.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
48.

If a serve hits the net and then the non-receiving player in the air, it is considered a let serve.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
49.

The only line a referee is responsible to call is the short service line.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
50.

If the receiving player returns the serve but then stops play to clarify the score, they lose the rally.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
51.

If one partner calls the ball OUT and his partner indicates it is IN, the ball is in fact IN.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
52.

When a referee alone is used for tournament play, the players call the lines on their side of the net.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
53.

A referee should try to be as invisible as possible and allow the players to decide the outcome of a game or match.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
54.

If the two partners cannot make a decison on calling the ball IN or OUT, the benefit goes to the opponent and the ball is called IN.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
55.

Referees should generally avoid redoes unless no clear decision is apparent.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
56.

Line calls should generally be made by the player nearest to the ball and not by the partner looking across the court.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
57.

When a ball comes near the court or a player yells, "ball on the court", the referee should allow the rally to continue in tournament play, so they do not influence the outcome of the game.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
58.

Players are allowed one continous 15 minute time out for an injury that occurred on the court.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
59.

A referee can only make a line call if they clearly saw the ball IN or OUT and only if asked by a player or players.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
60.

One team can ask the tournament chair to have a referee removed from their duties during a game.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
61.

A legal serve can hit any service court line including the Non Volley Line.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
62.

If a server swings and misses the ball completely, this is considered a service fault.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
63.

If in the act of volleying the ball, the paddle touches the Non-Volley Zone before or after the swing, this is a fault.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
64.

If anything a player is wearing or carrying ends up on the opponent's side of the court. this is a fault.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
65.

A player may not carry or use more than one paddle during a rally.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
66.

A rally shall not be stopped or a let taken if a player breaks his or her paddle during play.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
67.

Even though a player swings and misses the ball, the ball is not dead until it bounces twice and can be played by the other partner.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
68.

A player does not have to exit the Non-Volley Zone after hitting a ball that bounces in the zone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
69.

Let our out calls must be made instantly. Instantly means before the ball is returned by the partner.

Discuss
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
70.

The receiver can call for a time even after the ball has been served.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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