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#1. If a player calls a service foot fault, their opponent:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 9.B.4
No Enforcement of Other Faults. If a player believes an opponent has committed any type of fault other than a non-volley zone fault or a service foot fault, they may mention the specific fault to the opponent upon completion of the rally, but they have no authority to enforce the fault. The final decision on fault resolution belongs to the player that allegedly committed the fault.
#2. The server has how much time after the score is called to serve?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 6.D.1
Fault – 10-Second Violation. When the server does not serve within 10 seconds after the score is called, it is a fault against the server.
#3. Hitting a ball before it bounces is a:
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 5
Volley. A strike of the ball before the ball bounces.
#4. Players may use “assistive” devices during play which include which one of these?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 25.B.2
Assistive Devices. Players may use assistive devices such as prosthetics, orthotics, braces, crutches, or canes during play.
#5. Balls can be hit more than once by one player if the stroke is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.D
Double Hit. Balls can be hit more than once, but the stroke must be continuous in a single direction by one player.
#6. When a hinder is called:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 9.C.2
Replay – Hinder. When a hinder is called, the rally must be replayed.
#7. The score at the beginning of each game is announced as:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 6.B.2
Doubles. For doubles play, the score must be called as three numbers: serving team’s score, then receiving team’s score, then the server number. To start each game, the score will be called as “zero – zero – two.”
#8. The single’s pickleball court size is:
The pickleball doubles court and the pickleball singles court, unlike in tennis, are played on the same 20′ wide by 44′ long pickleball court.
#9. Which of these is a legal “not ready” signal?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 6.A.1
“Not Ready” Signals. Players must use one of the following signals to indicate “not ready” 1. Raising the paddle above the head. 2 Raising the non-paddle hand above the head 3. Completely turning their back to the net.
#10. Which of these is NOT a serving rule?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 7.C.4
Forehand or Backhand. The serve can be made with a forehand or backhand motion.
#11. The sideline net height is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.B.6
Sideline Net Height. The top of the net must be 36 inches /- 0.25 inch (91.44 cm /- 0.635 cm) above the playing surface where the net crosses the outer edge of the sidelines. (See Figure 3-1.)
#12. Which one of the following is not part of the service court?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.A.4f
Service Courts. The areas on each end of the court between the non-volley zone and the baseline on either side of the centerline. The right and left service courts are bounded by and include their adjacent baseline, sideline, and the centerline. NOTE: The NVZ-L is excluded from the Serving Court/Area.
#13. Player’s hat falls on the court during a rally and the opponent’s shot hits the hat:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.J
Item on Court. When anything that is worn or carried by a player lands on the player’s end of the court (except when the item contacts the non-volley zone as a result of the player volleying the ball (see Rule 11.A.1)), the ball remains in play, even if the ball hits the item.
#14. When a ball crosses the plane of the net and because of the spin bounces back without being hit by a paddle to the side of the opponent who hit it:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 13.I.2b
Fault – Ball Not Contacted. When a ball bounces in the court on the receiving player’s end of the net and then returns to the opponent’s end of the net without being hit, it is a fault against a player who fails to hit the ball before it bounces once on the opponent’s end of the net.
#15. Which of the following is NOT true about approved pickleballs?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.C
Ball Specifications. The requirements for the ball are set forth in Rules 3.C.1
through 3.C.5. The complete list of approved balls is posted on the USA
Pickleball website.
3.C.1
3.C.2
3.C.3
Usage. All approved balls are acceptable for indoor or outdoor play. (See Figure 3-2.)
Design. The design of the ball must be approved by USA Pickleball
as detailed in the Equipment Standards Manual. USA Pickleball
Equipment Standards Manual
Color. The ball must be one uniform color, except for identification
markings. Colors may vary.
3.C.4
3.C.5
Brand Identification. The ball must have a manufacturer or supplier name or logo printed or embossed on the surface.
Construction. The ball must be made of durable material molded
with a smooth surface and free of texturing.
#16. When a player or anything they are wearing contacts the net or support system while the ball is in play:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 13.G.1
Fault – Player Contacts Net or Net Support System. When a player or anything that is worn or carried by the player contacts the net or net support system while the ball is live, it is a fault against the player.
#17. An alternate approved scoring provision in pickleball is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 1
Rally scoring has been provisionally approved as an option (Rule 14.A), wherein a point is scored by the team that wins each rally.
#18. When a player or position error is identified after the rally:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 5.C.2
Player or Position Error Identified After Rally. When the correct server or correct receiver is not in their correct position when the score is called and the rally is completed, the result of the rally stands.
#19. Which of the following is not a potential hinder?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 4
Permanent Object. Any object on, above, or near the court that can interfere with play. Examples include, but are not limited to ceilings, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts (including connected wheels, arms, and legs). Net cable or rope on top of the net post, and other net support construction. Stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court.
#20. Which of the following regarding serving is true?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 5.B.5