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#1. 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.
#2. 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.
#3. 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.
#4. 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.
#5. 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.
#6. When a server hits the receiver’s partner standing at their NVZ-L:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 7.E.5
Fault – Serve Hits Receiver or Receiver’s Partner. When a served ball contacts the receiver or receiver’s partner or anything that is worn or carried by either, before landing, it is a fault against the receiver.
#7. A player hits a volley 3 feet from their NVZ-Line but their forward momentum carries them into their NVZ area:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 11.A.2
Fault – Non-Volley Zone Momentum. When a volleying player’s momentum causes the player to contact anything (including the player’s partner) that is in contact with the non-volley zone, even after the ball becomes dead, it is a fault against the volleying player
#8. The correct position of the server and receiver for each rally is determined by:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 5.B.3
Correct Serving and Receiving Positions. The correct positions of the server and receiver for each rally are determined by their team’s score.
#9. Calls in pickleball should be made:
#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. 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.
#12. 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.
#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 partners disagree on a line call:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 8.H
Partner Disagreement (Doubles). When partners disagree on a line call, then conflict exists, and the team’s call will be “in.”
#15. If a server’s foot is in contact with the baseline when the serve is hit, it is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 7.A.2a
Fault – Server Contacting Court. If a server’s foot is in contact with the court when the serve is hit, it is a fault
against the server.
#16. To release a ball to serve, the server may use:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 7.B.1
Release from Hand or Paddle. The server must release the ball using only one hand or only the paddle.
#17. 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.
#18. Which of the following may a player NOT do to distract their opponent about ready to hit the ball?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.F
Distraction. A player must not distract their opponent when the opponent is about to hit the ball.
#19. 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.”
#20. When a player stops play to challenge a correct score call:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 6.F.2
Fault – Correct Score Called. When a player stops a rally to challenge a correct score call, it is a fault against the player who stopped the rally.