Official Pickleball Line Judge Test

Welcome to the Line Judge Test!

This new 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Officiating Handbook and re-take the test. Each time you will receive a follow-up email containing your test score.

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(#7)
If a line judge notices a wrong server, wrong receiver, or a player is out of position, at the end of the rally, the line judge should clasp their hands over their head.

True.

False.

(#67)
In matches involving line judges, a line judge who shows two arms clasped together above the head indicates which signal?

A. Safety issue.

B. Coaching.

C. Player out of position. This signal also indicates an incorrect server or receiver.

(#6)
A player/team may overrule a line judge's call if it is to their own disadvantage.

True.

False.

(#41)
The line judge shown below is signaling:

A. "Out" ball.

B. Ready.

C. Coaching

D. Out of position player.

(#12)
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.

True.

False.

(#17)
If the bottom of the ball touches your assigned line, the ball is considered "in."

True.

False.

(#5)
As a player serves the ball, his foot contacts the baseline at the same time his paddle contacts the ball. This is a foot fault and the line judge should loudly call "foot fault."

True.

False.

(#15)
A delayed line call can raise suspicion of a line judge’s reliability.

True.

False.

(#21)
A player may overrule a line judge's line call if it is to their own team's disadvantage.

True.

False.

10.

(#65)
What is the best positioning of a line judge to view their assigned line?

A. Through a fence.

B. Just inside their assigned line with an unobstructed view down the line.

C. Precisely straight down the line to view both sides equally.

D. Just outside their assigned line with an unobstructed view down the line.

11.

(#44)
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?

A. Nothing (no fault).

B. Give the "In" ball signal.

C. Call "Foot fault" and raise hand.

D. Raise hand.

12.

(#23)
For each ball that lands out of bounds, the line judge for that designated line should:

Loudly call the ball out.

Immediately call the ball out.

Immediately signal with an arm outstretched in the out-of-bounds direction.

All of the above.

13.

(#38)
During a time-out, line judges are allowed to leave the court for a restroom break.

True.

False.

14.

(#3)
Sideline judges should call "foot fault" if the player makes contact with the sideline of the non-volley zone while or immediately after volleying the ball.

True.

False.

15.

(#50)
Line judges should make wrong server and player out of position calls immediately when they occur.

True.

False.

16.

(#57)
The use of line judges in a tournament is determined by:

A. Head Referee.

B. Operations coordinator.

C. Match referee.

D. Tournament Director.

17.

(#36)
Line judges may solicit opinions from players to determine a call.

True.

False.

18.

(#16)
The baseline judge, along with the referee, can call service foot faults and make line calls for the assigned baseline.

True.

False.

19.

(#20)
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".

True.

False.

20.

(#45)
When the ball lands, the picture below indicates the ball has bounced:

A. In.

B. Out.

C. Not sure.

21.

(#58)
Besides watching their own line, what else should a line judge be paying attention to?

A. The rally in preparation for a ball coming toward their line.

B. Any balls rolling onto the court in case of a hinder.

C. Coaching from the spectators.

D. Both A & C.

22.

(#48)
The criteria for line judges and referees when making line calls are no different than those of players.

True.

False.

23.

(#59)
If a line judge calls a ball “out” and is overruled by the referee as “in”, what occurs next?

A. The point is awarded to the team that hit the ball.

B. A replay of that point.

C. The line judge is replaced before the next serve occurs.

D. The referee then appeals to the remaining line judges.

24.

(#8)
As soon as your spouse qualifies for the Gold Medal match, you should volunteer to be one of the line judges.

True.

False.

25.

(#25)
Depending on the circumstances, the referee has the authority to position a line judge on one side of the court or the other.

True.

False.

26.

(#32)
A line judge should only focus on the edge of her assigned line. They should ignore all other action on the court.

True.

False.

27.

(#52)
The referee has the authority and responsibility to replace any line judge that does not perform to standards.

True.

False.

28.

(#27)
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.

True.

False.

29.

(#39)
During time-outs, line judges are allowed to quickly check their cell phones.

True.

False.

30.

(#10)
A line judge should be positioned where she:

A. Has an unobstructed view down the assigned line.

B. Can look through a fence rather than over it.

C. Can hold open the flap to see through an opening in the windscreen.

D. Both B and C are correct.

31.

(#46)
When the ball lands, the picture below indicates the ball has bounced:

A. In.

B. Out.

C. Not sure.

32.

(#13)
The proper “in” signal is:

A. An arm outstretched inward in the direction of the court surface.

B. Both arms outstretched inward in the direction of the court surface with the palms facing up.

C. Both arms outstretched forward and downward with the palms facing down.

D. One arm pointing up and outward away from the court surface.

33.

(#49)
The rules do not require line judges or referees to clearly see a space between a line and the ball when making an "out" call.

True.

False.

34.

(#60)
A referee may consult a line judge in the case of a potential double bounce call.

True.

False.

35.

(#33)
At the end of a match, line judges should not leave their posts until released by the referee.

True.

False.

36.

(#54)
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.

True.

False.

37.

(#1)
The line judge shown below is signaling:

A. Sun in eyes.

B. Blocked view.

C. Time-out.

D. Out of position player.

38.

(#63)
In a match with only 2 line judges available, what are the most helpful lines for them to call?

A. Center line on serves.

B. Baselines.

C. Sideline opposite the referee (their half of the court).

D. None; it is better to not have them if only 2 are available.

39.

(#11)
At the beginning of each game and after time-outs and other breaks in the game, line judges should be in position and ready to resume play without the referee having to get their attention.

True.

False.

40.

(#69)
When can a line judge replacement occur?

A. Reasonable cause observed by the referee.

B. Petition from all the players to the referee and the referee agrees.

C. When the Tournament Director makes the change.

D. All the above.

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