1.
(#25)
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.
2.
(#104)
The instant after the ball is served, the server is allowed to step on the baseline or court.
3.
(#45)
A player standing outside the non-volley zone (NVZ) volleys the ball, but begins to lose her balance. To prevent stepping into the NVZ, she jumps over the corner and into the out of bounds area, then touches a net post after the ball was dead. A fault should be called.
4.
(#63)
Players may overrule line calls to their own disadvantage. This includes the overrule of the opponent, line judges, and even their partner. This includes an overrule of a referee's clear "in" or "out" call.
5.
(#50)
Per the Officiating Handbook, when is a referee allowed to use "common sense" on judgments made during a match?
6.
(#94)
After the serve, if players suspect a ball is broken or cracked, play must continue until the end of the rally.
7.
(#70)
Your partner drops her paddle and it lands on the ground on the court but not in the non-volley zone. The opponent's then hit a ball that hits the paddle lying on the ground. The ball bounces up high and you then hit the ball over the net to keep the rally going. This is legal because the dropped paddle is considered part of the court and play continues.
8.
(#150)
A player makes an "out" call but then asks her partner if he agrees with the call. The partner says he did not clearly see the ball land. Since the partner did not state that the ball was "in", this does not constitute "creating doubt" and the initial "out" call of the player will stand
9.
(#48)
Per the rulebook, in doubles play when making a line call, which of the following phrases confirm that doubt exists?
10.
(#9)
"Let" serve replays have been removed. If the referee calls a "let" on the serve, it is a referee error and a replay shall be called.
11.
(#55) (NEW in 2022)
A server has a band-aid on their thumb and uses the thumb and band-aid to release the ball to perform the serve. The server imparts no spin on the release of the ball. This is not a fault.
12.
(#3)
The event-provided starting server form of identification must be worn:
13.
(#53) (NEW in 2022)
After the serve, any player who stops play for a wrong score call will have committed a fault.
14.
(#38) (NEW in 2022)
Which of the following are true regarding when a player may challenge an incorrectly called score and not incur a penalty?
15.
(#42)
The server may start their service motion during the calling of the score. The server may NOT serve the ball until the score has been completely called.
16.
(#35)
Players may call faults on themselves or line calls to their disadvantage during or after the completion of a rally.
17.
(#129)
It is a fault if a wheelchair player does not return the ball before it bounces 3 times. The first bounce must be in the court, but the location of the remaining bounces are not specified.
18.
(#142)
A player steps into the non-volley zone with her left foot and then jumps off the ground to hit a volley. Her right foot then lands outside the NVZ, but her left foot is still in the air when she volleys. This is a legal volley because only the foot that touches the NVZ is required to reestablish outside the zone before the volley strike.
19.
(#80)
Other than non-volley zone violations, faults may only be committed when the ball is live and in-play.
20.
(#27)
If you do not make an initial line call and then ask your opponent's opinion if a ball was “in” or “out,” you must accept their opinion. Once you ask the opponent's opinion, you lose any right to make a subsequent "in" or "out" call for that rally.
21.
(#147)
Referees may eject or expel players for egregious behavior if the behavior happens during the match.
22.
(#29)
Any ball that cannot be called "out" must be presumed to be "in."
23.
(#139)
In a non-officiated match, Team A believes Team B committed a fault (double bounce, double hit, ball touches player's body, etc) Team A can mention they believe Team B committed a fault, but the final decision on the fault resolution belongs to Team B. (Rule 13.D.1.b exceptions noted)
24.
(#12)
For all serves, at the time the ball is struck, the server's feet may not touch the court or outside the imaginary extension of the sideline or the centerline and both feet must be on the playing surface or ground behind the baseline.
25.
(#43)
A player is allowed to reach under the net to play a ball that has bounced back over the net. Which of the following are true?
26.
(#19)
When a time-out is called, the referee should advise all players to place their paddles on the court.
27.
(#118)
After game 1, Team A commits a technical foul. Team A will serve first for game 2 with a score of "0-1-2". Which player on Team B should receive serve?
28.
(#62)
In a 2-out-of-3 match, the starting server will always begin the game serving from the right-hand court.
29.
(#30)
In a 2-out-of-3 match, a referee may impose a game forfeit when a player fails to report to play 10 minutes after the match has been called. A match forfeit shall be imposed when a player fails to report to play 15 minutes after the match has been called.
30.
(#15)
If a served ball hits the net and lands on the non-volley zone line, it is considered a "Let" and a replay will be called.
31.
(#28) (NEW in 2022)
When a player throws their paddle, depending on the level of severity, a verbal warning, technical warning or technical foul may be given to the offender.
32.
(#7)
When a player commits a technical foul, one point shall always be deducted from the offending player's score.
33.
(#60)
If a player makes an initial "out" line call and then (out of good sportsmanship) asks for the opponent's opinion, which of the following are true? (Assume no referee overrule)
34.
(#54)
When the wrong receiver is setup to return the serve, the referee shall call an illegal receiver fault when the ball is served.
35.
(#119)
Other than on the serve, if a ball goes over the net and bounces on the court and then hits the center base, horizontal bar, or gets caught between the net and horizontal bar, a replay shall be called.
36.
(#69)
After game 1, Team A receives a technical foul. Team B will start serving game 2 with a score of "1-0-2". The starting server for Team B should start the game serving from the left-hand court.
37.
(#72)
When the Drop Serve is used, there is no rule stating the ball must be served before the second bounce.
38.
(#56)
There is no rule preventing a server from using either style of serving (regular or Drop Serve) at any point during a match. There is no rule stating that the server must give a notification when and if they switch serving styles.
39.
(#120)
When a player uses the Drop Serve, when the ball is released, there is no rule stating that the server's feet must be behind the baseline. Rules for feet placement are applied the instant the ball is struck to perform the serve.
40.
(#34)
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?
41.
(#49)
In a high-profile singles gold medal match, the referee determines the receiver should be ready and calls the score to begin the 10-second count. The receiver asks the referee to confirm the score, which the referee does. The referee should stop play, answer the question and recall the score.
42.
(#47)
The "silent" line judge option allows for players to make the initial line call and line judges only make calls when requested by the referee after an appeal by a player.
43.
(#59)
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 first making a call. Once they appeal to the referee, they lose the right to make any subsequent "in" or "out" call for that rally.
44.
(#74) (NEW in 2022)
The incorrect server is set to serve. The receiver asks the referee, "Isn't she the wrong server?". The referee confirms that the server is incorrect. The serving team changes servers to avoid a fault. The referee should warn the receiver against asking correct server or server position questions.
45.
(#113)
When a server uses the Drop Serve, the receiver may call for a replay if they did not see the release of the ball. The "call for a replay" must happen before the receiver returns the serve.
46.
(#46)
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.
47.
(#128)
When the Drop Serve is used, after the ball bounces, the server must contact the ball before it ascends higher than waist level.
48.
(#68)
The rules allow for a "game forfeit" under certain conditions. In a 2-out-of-3 match, if a player takes a valid medical time-out and cannot continue play after the time limit has ended, a game forfeit shall be declared.
49.
(#75)
After the rally has ended, if a line judge shows the blocked signal, the referee may immediately make a call if they clearly saw the ball land. The referee must wait for a player appeal before the remaining line judges may be asked to make a call.
50.
(#20)
During the mid-game, end change time-out, coaching is allowed.
51.
(#95)
Midway through game 2, the partners swing their paddles at the ball at the same time and one player's finger gets hit by his partner's paddle and is injured. After a fifteen-minute medical time-out, the injured player says he believe he can still play. The ref calls time-in and calls the score. The injured player then uses one of their time-outs. Should the referee allow the time-out?
52.
(#64) (NEW in 2022)
The server spins the ball to perform the serve but lets the ball fall to the ground. The server picks up the ball and releases again and then performs the serve before the 10-second count expires. The referee should call a fault.
53.
(#101)
After the rally has ended, if a line judge shows the blocked signal, the referee may immediately make a call. The referee may also canvass the remaining line judges to help make the call. The referee does not have to wait on a player's appeal to canvass the remaining line judges.
54.
(#100)
Players may overrule a referee's line call if it is to their own team's disadvantage.
55.
(#65)
After a rally has ended, the referee holds up her hand indicating that she is about to call the score. The server then serves the ball before the referee starts to call the score. This is a fault.
56.
(#22)
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?
57.
(#17)
It is not a fault if the server misses the ball when trying to serve as long as the serve occurs before the 10-second count expires.
58.
(#134)
When a rally is over, a player may appeal an opponent's line call to the referee until what point in time?
59.
(#41)
If a player receives 3 technical warnings during a match, the referee shall always impose a forfeiture of the match.
60.
(#44)
A player standing outside the non-volley zone (NVZ) volleys the ball, but begins to lose her balance. To prevent stepping into the NVZ, she jumps over the corner and into the out of bounds area, then touches a net post while the ball is still live. A fault should be called.
61.
(#88)
A referee shall call a fault if a player calls "time-out" after the service motion has started but before the serve occurs.
62.
(#32) (NEW in 2022)
In a match with a referee, after a rally has completed, a player notices that the ball is cracked and steps on it and crushes it. What should the referee do if they saw this happen?
63.
(#39) (NEW in 2022)
The words "third shot" are no longer in the rulebook and an actual "third shot" has no bearing on any wrong score call by the referee or player.
64.
(#16) (NEW in 2022)
After the score has been called, but before the serve occurs, any player may ask any question about the score, correct server/receiver or correct position.
65.
(#105)
In 2-out-of-3 matches, 3 technical warnings ("3 strikes") equates to a game forfeit. In a single game to 15, the game forfeit is the same as the match forfeit.
66.
(#14) (NEW in 2022)
A player using objectionable or demeaning language directed at another person shall incur a verbal warning, technical warning or a technical foul, depending upon the severity. Once a technical warning has been issued, the second offense will result in a technical foul.
67.
(#91)
A player standing behind the non-volley zone line stretches low to return the ball before it bounces. After starting her swing, her paddle scrapes the NVZ court surface just before making contact with the ball. This is a fault because the paddle touched the non-volley zone during the swing.
68.
(#145)
In a match to 21, teams have 3 time-outs available.
69.
(#2)
If a served ball touches the net and then hits the receiver's partner, who is clearly standing outside of receiver's service area, what is the call?
70.
(#4)
Any player may indicate "Not Ready" prior to the start of the score being called.
71.
(#10)
Players may start their service motion before the score has been called in it's entirety.
72.
(#73)
In non-officiated play, the server's partner may call the score if the server is unable to call the score.
73.
(#66)
Per the Officiating Handbook, which statements are true?
1. A referee should refrain from making derogatory comments about players on social media.
2. A referee should refrain from making complimentary comments about players on social media.
74.
(#131)
When using the Dual Referee Option (2 Ref System), which of the following statements are true?
75.
(#36) (NEW in 2022)
The definition of a verbal warning is: A referee’s warning of a behavioral violation. A single verbal warning may be issued to each team once per match.
