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#1. 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.
#2. When a hinder is called:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 9.C.2
Replay – Hinder. When a hinder is called, the rally must be replayed.
#3. The dimensions of the pickleball court are:
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 1
Section 1 The Game Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. It is played using a special perforated ball on a 20-foot by 44-foot court with a tennis type net.
#4. Which of these is the correct sequence for giving the score in singles?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 6.B.1
Singles. For singles play, the score must be called as two numbers: server’s score, then receiver’s score. To start each game, the score will be called as “zero – zero.”
#5. 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.
#6. 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.
#7. 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.
#8. Typically the first team to score how many points wins the pickleball game?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 1
Typically, the first player or team scoring 11 points and leading by at least a 2-point margin wins the game.
#9. 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.
#10. Which of the following have specific rules regarding their use?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 18.B
18.B Apparel. Player apparel must comply with Rules 18.B.1 and 18.B.2.
18.B.1 Depictions. Graphics, insignias, pictures, and writing on apparel must be in good taste.
18.B.2 Footwear. Shoes must have soles that do not mark or damage the playing surface.
18.B.3 Apparel Change. A player must change apparel that is considered inappropriate by the Tournament Director, including that which approximates the color of the ball. A referee time-out will be used for an apparel change required during a match. (See Rule 16.K.)
18.B.4 Match Forfeit – Refusal to Change Apparel. When a player refuses to comply with the apparel rules, the Tournament Director may impose a forfeit of the player’s match.
#11. When a player hits a volley back over the net with their foot on the NVZ-Line but not over the NVZ-Line, it’s:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 11.A.1
Fault – Non-Volley Zone Contact While Volleying. When a volleying player or anything that has contact with the volleying player (including the player’s partner) contacts the non-volley zone, it is a fault against the player.
#12. If both players simultaneously hit the ball attempting to hit it, it is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.D.2
Fault – Ball Hit by Two-Players. It is a fault if both a player and their partner strike the ball while attempting to return it.
#13. A ball no longer in play is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 2
Dead Ball. A ball that is no longer in play.
#14. 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.
#15. The initial hit of the ball with the paddle to start a rally is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 4
Serve. The initial strike of the ball with the paddle to start a rally.
#16. 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.
#17. When a player hits the ball before the ball completely crosses the plane of the net:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 13.F.1
Fault – Ball Hit Before Crossing Plane of Net. When a player hits the ball before the ball entirely crosses the plane of the net to the player’s end, it is a fault against the player.
#18. The size of an opponent’s serving area is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book Figure 3.1 Page 6
#19. Hybrid doubles is a doubles event in which each team consist of:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 25.C.1
Tournament Event. Hybrid Doubles is a doubles event in which each team consists of one wheelchair player and one standing player, able-bodied or adaptive.
#20. 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.