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#1. A rule’s violation that results in a dead ball and the loss of a rally is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 3
Fault. A rules violation that results in a dead ball and the loss of a rally.
#2. Which of the following are true?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 12.B
Paddle Possession. A player must have possession of the paddle when hitting the ball. A player is allowed to hold the paddle with one or both hands. The paddle may be switched from hand to hand at any time.
#3. To begin the serve, the server may:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 7.B.2
No Manipulation or Spin Upon Release. Some natural rotation of the ball is expected during any release of the ball. The server must not manipulate the ball to add spin with any part of the server’s body or the paddle prior to hitting the ball to make the serve, except that the server may allow the ball to roll off the face of the paddle by gravity. Spin may be applied to the ball upon contact by the paddle.
#4. 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.
#5. A player crosses the plane of the net after hitting the ball:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 13.I.1
After Hitting the Ball. A player may cross the plane of the net immediately after hitting the ball. The allowance to cross the plane of the net only applies while executing the current strike of the ball and for continuation associated with the current strike of the ball.
#6. All lines on a pickleball court should be:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.A.4e
Line Size and Color. All lines should be 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide and the same color, clearly contrasting with the color of the playing surface and court.
#7. If a player is injured during a rally:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.H
Injury. If a player is injured during a rally, play must continue until the end of the rally.
#8. Awarding the ball and serve to the opposing team after a doubles’ team loses their serve is?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 5
Side Out. The awarding of the serve to the opposing team after a singles player or doubles team loses its serve.
#9. The non-serving partner may stand:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 5.B.4
Player Positions During Rallies. Except while serving and receiving, there is no restriction on the position of the players, on 12 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook © Copyright – All rights reserved or off the court, as long as they are on their respective end of the net while the ball is live, except when a player crosses the plane of the net as allowed in Rule 13.I.
#10. Which of the following sports was not a factor in the original creation of pickleball?
Page 1 USA Pickleball Rule Book
Section 1 The Game Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis.
#11. Who may stop a rally to claim an incorrect server, incorrect receiver, or incorrect player position?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 5.C.1
Player or Position Error Claimed During Rally. Any player may stop a rally to claim an incorrect server, incorrect receiver, or incorrect player position.
#12. The non-volley zone is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.A.4c
Non-Volley Zone. The 7-foot by 20-foot (2.13m by 6.08m) area of the court adjacent to each end of the net. The non-volley zone lines run parallel to the net, 7 feet (2.13m) from the net on each end between the two sidelines. All lines that bound the non-volley zone are part of the zone. The non-volley zone is two dimensional and does not extend above the playing surface.
#13. The two lines bounding the court perpendicular to the net and baselines are called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.A.4b
Sidelines. The two lines bounding the court that are perpendicular to the net and baselines.
#14. 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.
#15. The rule requiring the serve and return of serve to bounce before being returned is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.A
Two-Bounce Rule. The serve and the return of serve must each bounce before being returned.
#16. The first serve must always:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 5.B.2
Designation of First and Second Servers. After each side out, service begins with the player correctly positioned on the right side according to the team’s score. For the duration of that team’s service rotation, this player is designated as the first server and their partner is the second server.
#17. The minimum playing surface of a pickleball court is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.A.3
Playing Surface. The minimum playing surface area is 30 feet (9.14 m) wide and 60 feet (18.29 m) long.
#18. Which of the following may NOT be “added” to a paddle?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.D.6
Allowable Alterations. Altered paddles must meet all specifications. The only allowable alterations or additions by a player to a commercially produced paddle as certified are:
3.D.6.a
Addition or replacement of edge guard tape (see Rule 3.D.7).
3.D.6.b
3.D.6.c
Addition of weighted tape (see Rule 3.D.7).
Addition or removal of weights for an Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) integrated weight system.
3.D.6.d
3.D.6.e
3.D.6.f
3.D.6.g
3.D.6.h
3.D.6.i
Replacement of OEM interchangeable grips. Replacement of OEM interchangeable paddle faces.
Addition of name decals or other identification markings on the paddle face (see Rule 3.D.7). Changes to the grip size via inserts. Addition or replacement of grip wrap.
Handwritten pen markings on the paddle surface for identification purposes only (name, signature, phone,
email address), or an autograph. No aftermarket graphics are allowed on a commercially made paddle.
#19. Which of the following is NOT true of approved paddles?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 3.D
3.D.1
3.D.2
3.D.3
3.D.4
3.D.5
Brand and Model Identification. The manufacturer must have a clearly marked brand and model name or model number on the paddle and must also include the ‘USA Pickleball Approved’ seal or text treatment.
#20. When a hinder is called:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 9.C.2
Replay – Hinder. When a hinder is called, the rally must be replayed.