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#1. 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.
#2. 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.
#3. If a served ball contacts any part of the net support system:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 13.B
Ball Contacting Net Support System. A served ball must not contact any part of the net support system. A returned ball must not contact any part of the net support system on the hitting player’s end of the net.
#4. 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.
#5. If a player loses a shoe during a rally:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.I
Player Equipment or Apparel Problem. If a player experiences an equipment or apparel problem during a rally, play must continue until the end of the rally.
#6. The player who returns the serve is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 4
Receiver. The player who returns the serve.
#7. The serve can be made:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 7.D.5
Forehand or Backhand. The serve can be made with a forehand or backhand motion.
#8. After the start of the score being called, which of the following indicators will be recognized?
USA Pickleball Rule Book 6.E
Stop Play Indicators. After the start of the score call, verbal indicators to stop play such as “stop” and “wait” will be recognized.
#9. 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.
#10. A ball that bounces twice on one side of the net before it is returned is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 3
Double Bounce. When the ball bounces twice on one end of the net before it is returned.
#11. When the server does not allow the return of serve to bounce before they hit it, it is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 10.A.2
Fault – No Bounce by Serving Side. When the server or server’s partner does not allow the return of serve to bounce before hitting the ball, it is a fault against the serving side.
#12. 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.
#13. The size of an opponent’s serving area is:
USA Pickleball Rule Book Figure 3.1 Page 6
#14. A serve can be hit:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 5.A.1
Server Position. When the server’s score is zero or even, the serve must be made from the right serving area and be received in the opponent’s right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the serve must be made from the left serving area and be received in
the opponent’s left service court. (See Rule 14.B.2 for mini-singles.)
#15. What is the rule called regarding the serving team to let the ball bounce before they return it?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 1
Two-Bounce Rule. After the serve, the receiver must allow the ball to bounce before making their first return, and then the serving team must allow the ball to bounce before making their first return.
#16. 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.
#17. 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.
#18. The entire score must be called:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 6.C
When to Serve. The entire score must be called before the server hits the serve.
#19. A ball is legally “out of bounds” if:
USA Pickleball Rule Book 8.E Figure 8.1
Line Call Certainty. Players must not call a ball “out unless they can clearly see a space between the line and the ball when it lands. (See Figure 8-1.)
#20. A ball no longer in play is called?
USA Pickleball Rule Book Page 2
Dead Ball. A ball that is no longer in play.