Pickleball Line Judge Test

Question 1

The coaching and out of position hand signals used by line judges have been removed from the handbook.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

If a line judge makes an “out” line call that ends the rally, the referee may immediately overrule the line judge’s call (without an appeal from a player) if the referee clearly saw that the ball landed “in”.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

If a ball bounces close to the line, but the ball is not “out,” the line judge should without hesitation loudly call “in.”

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

The use of line judges in a tournament is determined by:

Answer 4

Tournament Director.

Question 5

The line judge shown below is signaling:

Answer 5

“In” ball.

Question 6

In the picture below, the server’s left foot is touching the baseline when the server is starting his service motion. If he lifts his foot off the baseline just before serve contact, should the line judge call a fault?

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

The referee has the authority and responsibility to replace any line judge that does not perform to standards.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

If a ball is obviously out, you still are expected to call “out” and give the “out” hand signal.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

The proper “in” signal is:

Answer 9

Both arms outstretched forward and downward with the palms facing down.

Question 10

Sideline judges should call “foot fault” if a player makes contact with the sideline of the non-volley zone after volleying the ball. (ie: an Erne attempt)

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

What is the best positioning of a line judge to view their assigned line?

Answer 11

Just inside their assigned line with an unobstructed view down the line.

Question 12

Players have the option to appeal a line judge’s call to the referee.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

It is okay to stand and applaud a good shot by either team when you are line judging.

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

What should a line judge do when they see this situation when the ball is contacted by the player before it bounces on the player’s end?

Answer 14

Call “Foot fault” and raise hand.

Question 15

As a player serves the ball, his foot contacts the baseline at the same time his paddle contacts the ball. This is a foot fault and the line judge should loudly call “foot fault.”

Answer 15

True

Question 16

As soon as your spouse qualifies for the Gold Medal match, you should volunteer to be one of the line judges.

Answer 16

False.

Question 17

The line judge shown below is signaling:

Answer 17

“Out” ball.

Question 18

In general, line judges are used for what matches:

Answer 18

Gold medal matches and sometimes Bronze medal matches.

Question 19

A player/team may overrule a line judge’s call if it is to their own disadvantage.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

For each ball that lands out of bounds, the line judge for that designated line should:

Answer 20

All of the above, including: Immediately call the ball out.

Question 21

At the end of a match, line judges should not leave their posts until released by the referee.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

Since line judges are not the match referee, it is okay to comment or react to a play during the game.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

In a match with only 2 line judges available, what are the most helpful lines for them to call?

Answer 23

Baselines.

Question 24

It is a fault if a wheelchair front wheel is touching the baseline or court surface when the ball is hit to make the serve. The baseline judge shall call “fault” and identify which wheel touched.

Answer 24

False.

Question 25

As a line judge, when you cannot clearly see if a ball lands “in” or “out,” you should:

Answer 25

Place your hands with two fingers below your eyes to signal to the referee that your view was blocked.

Question 26

The criteria for line judges and referees when making line calls are no different than those of players.

Answer 26

False.

Question 27

Which line judge is responsible for the centerline on the serve?

Answer 27

None are responsible. Including: Baseline judge.

Question 28

During the serve, a foot fault occurs when:

Answer 28

All of the above, including: At least one foot is in contact with the baseline and/or court surface when the paddle contacts the ball.

Question 29

Balls that land “in” routinely do not necessitate a call. However, if the ball landed close to the line and the referee and/or player(s) cast a questioning glance in the line judge’s direction, the line judge should respond firmly with an “in” hand signal.

Answer 29

True.

Question 31

If the bottom of the ball touches your assigned line, the ball is considered “in.”

Answer 31

True.

Question 31

Overruled line calls are rare if the line judge is following the standards and procedures. But, if an overrule occurs, the line judge should forget it and continue to make calls as they see them.

Answer 31

True.

Question 31

If a line judge calls a ball “out” and is overruled by the referee as “in”, what occurs next?

Answer 31

A replay of that point.

Question 31

The rules do not require line judges or referees to clearly see a space between a line and the ball when making an “out” call.

Answer 31

True.

Question 31

In a passive line judge match, when is a line judge call requested?

Answer 31

Only when the match referee requests it.

Question 32

If a line judge notices a wrong server, wrong receiver, or a player out of position, the line judge should raise their hand over their head to get the referee’s attention at the end of the rally.

Answer 32

True.

Question 32

At the beginning of each game and after time-outs and other breaks in the game, line judges should be in position and ready to resume play without the referee having to get their attention.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

Depending on the circumstances, the referee has the authority to position a line judge on one side of the court or the other.

Answer 33

True.

Question 34

A line judge should signal an out of position player by clasping both of their hands above their head.

Answer 34

False.

Question 35

Line judges may solicit opinions from players to determine a call.

Answer 35

False.

Question 36

When six line judges are used, the sideline judges are responsible for making line calls on their side of the net. However, each should watch the entire length of the sideline – baseline to baseline – in case the view of the sideline judge on the opposite end is blocked.

Answer 36

True.