Player Test

Question 1

A fault shall be declared if a player, or anything the player is wearing or carrying, crosses the plane of the net before striking the ball. If a ball has bounced and crosses back over the plane of the net, then a player may cross the plane of the net without first contacting the ball.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

“Am I good?” is a valid question that encapsulates both the correct server question and the correct position question.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

When a player faults by hitting the ball into their own side of the net and the ball does not cross over the net, when does the fault occur?

Answer 3

When the ball lands on the ground.

Question 4

When using the Drop Serve, the release of the ball must be visible only to the referee.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The duration of an equipment time-out is:

Answer 5

A reasonable duration.

Question 6

You legally volley the ball, then begin to lose your balance. To avoid stepping into the non-volley zone (NVZ), you jump up and over the corner and into the out-of-bounds area adjacent to the NVZ. While the ball is still in play, your momentum then carries you into the net post, which is also out of bounds.

Answer 6

This is a fault because you cannot touch the net or net post while the ball is live..

Question 7

Player A1 hits a hard overhead that lands very close to the sideline on Team B’s end of the court. Player B1 runs to make a play on the ball but hits it into the net which subsequently bounces on Player B1’s side of the net. Player B1 then yells, “No, no, that ball was out (referring to the ball he returned from close to the sideline).” What is the call?

Answer 7

The ball was dead before the “out” call was made. Team A wins the rally.

Question 8

In tournament play, if a player is discovered playing with an illegal paddle during a match, there is no penalty; the player is allowed to quickly switch to another, legal, paddle.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

During a rally, if a player believes a ball is cracked or broken, play must continue until the end of the rally. Players who yell “The ball is cracked; The ball is broken”, etc. may incur a fault if the referee deems it a distraction to the opponent(s).

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Players are required to make a line call on a ball before appealing to the referee to make the call.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

The definition of a verbal warning is: A referee’s warning of a behavioral violation. A single verbal warning may be issued to each team once per match.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Players may not use standard time-outs or a medical time-out to delay the start of a match. A match cannot begin until all players are present. After the match has started (“Game 1, time-in, 0-0-2”) time-outs or a medical time-out may be taken.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Any ball that cannot be called “out” must be presumed to be “in.”

Answer 13

True

Question 14

During the pre-match briefing, Team A has won the toss and elected to serve.Which of the following options remains available for Team B?

Answer 14

End.

Question 15

A hinder is defined as any transient element or occurrence not caused by a player that adversely impacts play, not including permanent objects.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

A ball is hit at an angle, bounces in the court, and travels beyond the sidelines. The receiver manages to return the ball, hitting a low shot (below net level) around and outside the post into the opponent’s court. This is a legal hit and the ball remains in play.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Examples of a distraction may include, but are not limited to, which of the following?

Answer 17

All of the above. Including: Interfering with the opponent’s concentration or ability to hit the ball.

Question 18

A match forfeit may be declared in a 2 out of 3 game match if a player does not report to play within 15 minutes after the match has been called.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

A player may call a time-out before the next serve occurs.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

If a player stops a rally and incorrectly identifies a player/position error, it is a fault on the player who stopped the rally.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

If players have any remaining time-outs, they may call for a time-out before the next serve occurs; even if the service motion has started.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Who retains the right to require an apparel change when the apparel approximates the color of the tournament ball?

Answer 22

The Tournament Director.

Question 23

If the referee is uncertain whether a server has violated any of the 3 components for a legal volley serve, the referee should immediately stop play and order a reserve.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

After the start of the score being called, “Not Ready” signals will be ignored. This means a player showing a “Not Ready” signal after the score has started to be called will neither be honored nor punished. Valid hinders are an exception.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Player A1’s hat flies off during a rally. Which of the following is NOT true?

Answer 25

The hat may be declared a distraction and the rally awarded to the opponent.

Question 26

Per the rulebook, in doubles play when making a line call, which of the following phrases confirm that doubt exists?

Answer 26

All of the above. Including: Player says “out” and partner says “in”.

Question 27

When a team’s score is even, that team’s banded player will ALWAYS serve from AND receive from the right side of the court.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

In non-officiated play, players are expected to call all lines on their end of the court, including Non-Volley Zone and service foot faults.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

If your paddle touches the non-volley zone during a volley swing, it is a fault regardless of whether the touch occurred before or after contacting the ball.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

A player may overrule a line call to their own disadvantage. Given this condition, which statement below is false?

Answer 30

A player may not overrule a referee’s call.

Question 31

Players are required to use a regular time-out for equipment changes.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

The paddle length cannot exceed 17 inches.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Team A hits the ball which hits the net cord and starts to spin on the top of the net. The ball eventually falls down to the ground on the hitter’s side of the net.Before the ball falls and hits the ground, a Team B player crosses the plane of the net. The referee should call a fault on Team B because they crossed the plane before the ball hit the ground becoming dead.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

In a non-officiated match, if a cracked ball is discovered at the end of a rally and players do not agree that the outcome of the rally was impacted by the cracked ball:

Answer 34

The rally stands as played.

Question 35

Even if all players in a match agree and request to remove a referee, the Tournament Director retains final discretionary authority on whether to remove the referee.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

In a match with line judges, if the officiating team cannot make a line call, the rally shall be replayed without exception, unless a player makes a line call to their own disadvantage.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

A team neglects to tell you they are changing their starting server for the second game. They also forget to move the starting server identification. The non-banded player serves with the rally played in good faith. Do you allow them to switch the band before the next rally?

Answer 37

Yes

Question 38

Players may call faults on themselves or line calls to their disadvantage during or after the completion of a rally.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Other than NVZ violations, faults can only be committed when the ball is Live/In-Play. Verbal Warnings, Technical Warnings and Technical Fouls should only be called during a dead ball.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

It is no longer a fault if the served ball hits the net and lands on the non-volley zone line of the correct service court.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

A player, a player’s apparel, or a player’s paddle contacting the net system, the net posts, or the opponent’s court is always a fault.

Answer 41

False. It is only a fault if the ball was live.

Question 42

In matches involving line judges, players are responsible for calling which of the following lines?

Answer 42

Center Line on the serve.

Question 43

Imparting spin during the release of the ball prior to striking the ball to serve is a fault and applies to both the volley serve and the drop serve.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

In non-officiated match play, which of the following service criteria can be challenged by the receiver and is subject to a replay?

Answer 44

B and C are correct

Question 45

It is not a fault for a server to start their service motion (moving their serving arm backward or forward to serve the ball) before the entire score is called. It is a fault if the server serves the ball during the calling of the score.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

If a paddle violation is identified after the match has started, the player or team forfeit all matches started and already played.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

The definition of a verbal warning is: A referee’s warning of a behavioral violation. A single verbal warning may be issued to each team once per match.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

Which of the following will be declared a fault when you volley a ball and you teeter (or “windmill”) just outside the non-volley zone?

Answer 48

All of the above. Including: Your momentum causes you to touch your partner who is standing in the non-volley zone.

Question 49

In a non-officiated match, if a cracked ball is discovered at the end of a rally and players do not agree that the outcome of the rally was impacted by the cracked ball:

Answer 49

The rally stands as played.

Question 50

Which of the following would NOT result in a fault?

Answer 50

An incorrect score is called and before the return of serve a player stops play.

Question 51

In a match with line judges, what line(s) are the players responsible for calling on the serve?

Answer 51

Centerline

Question 52

For the server, when serving, feet placement rules are to be enforced only at the moment the ball is served.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

A distraction is defined as any physical actions by a player that are not common to the game that, in the judgment of the referee, may interfere with the opponent’s ability or concentration to hit the ball.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

The score has been called and the server has started his service motion. Just after the server makes contact with the ball, the receiver calls time-out. What should the referee do?

Answer 54

Fault the receivers and end the rally.

Question 55

When a player faults by hitting the ball into their own side of the net and the ball does not cross over the net, when does the fault occur?

Answer 55

When the ball lands on the ground.

Question 56

In matches involving line judges, players are responsible for calling which of the following lines?

Answer 56

Center Line on the serve.

Question 57

The receiver’s or server’s partner may stand anywhere on or off their team’s end of the court.

Answer 57

True

Question 58

At the beginning of the service motion, the server’s feet must be behind the baseline or the imaginary extension of the baseline.

Answer 58

False

Question 59

In non-officiated matches, a team may mention when they believe the opponents have committed a fault, but the final decision on fault resolution belongs to the player that allegedly committed the fault.

Answer 59

True

Question 60

If, while the ball is in the air, the receiving team yells “out”, “no”, “bounce it” or any other word/phrase to communicate to their partner that the ball may be out, it shall be considered a line call and play should stop.

Answer 60

False

Question 61

If the referee is uncertain whether a server has violated any of the 3 components for a legal volley serve, the referee should immediately stop play and order a re-serve.

Answer 61

True

Question 62

During a rally, if a player believes a ball is cracked or broken, play must continue until the end of the rally. Players who yell “The ball is cracked; The ball is broken”, etc. may incur a fault if the referee deems it a distraction to the opponent(s).

Answer 62

True

Question 63

A player, a player’s apparel, or a player’s paddle contacting the net system, the net posts, or the opponent’s court is always a fault.

Answer 63

False. It is only a fault if the ball was live.

Question 64

Your opponent hits a shot low over the net. You are positioned just behind the non-volley zone (NVZ) line and stretch to return the ball before it bounces. In the process your paddle scrapes the NVZ court surface just before you volley the ball. This is a non-volley zone fault because your paddle touched the non-volley zone during the act of volleying the ball.

Answer 64

True

Question 65

It is not a fault if the server starts their service motion during the calling of the score. It is a fault if the server serves during the calling of the score.

Answer 65

True

Question 66

When using the Drop Serve, the release of the ball must be visible only to the referee.

Answer 66

False

Question 67

Examples of a distraction may include, but are not limited to, which of the following?

Answer 67

All of the above; including: Making loud noises.

Question 68

When using the Drop Serve, the server must release the ball without any upward or downward force.

Answer 68

True

Question 69

After game one has ended, Team A commits a technical foul during the 2-minute break. When game 2 begins, Team B (the receiving team) will have a score of “1”. The Team B starting server (“Band”) player will receive serve in the right hand court with a score of “1”.

Answer 69

False

Question 70

Players are responsible for line calls on their side of the net. If the opponents hit a ball close to a line, the player or team that is supposed to make the line call may appeal to the referee without making a call. Once they appeal to the referee, they lose the right to make any subsequent “in” or “out” call for that rally.

Answer 70

True

Question 71

A player’s/team’s decision that stops the match and awards the match to the opponent is known as what?

Answer 71

Retirement

Question 72

Which of the following will result in a match forfeit?

Answer 72

All of the above

Question 73

If a player makes an initial line call, which of the following are true if the player asks for the opponent’s opinion or appeals to the referee?

Answer 73

All of the above; including: Opponent’s and Referee’s clear “in” or “out” call will stand.

Question 74

A hinder is defined as any transient element or occurrence not caused by a player that adversely impacts play, not including permanent objects.

Answer 74

True

Question 75

You legally volley the ball, then begin to lose your balance. To avoid stepping into the non-volley zone (NVZ), you jump up and over the corner and into the out-of-bounds area adjacent to the NVZ. While the ball is still in play, your momentum then carries you into the net post, which is also out of bounds.

Answer 75

This is a fault because you cannot touch the net or net post while the ball is live..

Question 76

Players may challenge (to the Head Referee or Tournament Director) ANY decision, ruling, or judgment call made by the referee.

Answer 76

True

Question 77

Your partner drops her paddle, and it lands on the court but not in the non-volley zone. The opponents then hit a ball that hits the paddle lying on the court. The ball bounces up high and you then hit the ball over the net to keep the rally going. This is legal because the dropped paddle is considered part of the court and play continues.

Answer 77

True

Question 78

“Let” serve replays have been removed. If the referee (out of habit) calls a service let, the rally will be replayed due to referee error.

Answer 78

True

Question 79

Players are required to make a line call on a ball before appealing to the referee to make the call.

Answer 79

False

Question 80

Hinders and distractions are both faults and result in the loss of a rally.

Answer 80

False

Question 81

If a team is assessed their first technical foul, that team will have 1 point deducted from their score, unless they have a score of “0”.

Answer 81

True

Question 82

Team A hits the ball which hits the net cord and starts to spin on the top of the net. The ball eventually falls down to the ground on the hitter’s side of the net. Before the ball falls and hits the ground, a Team B player crosses the plane of the net. The referee should call a fault on Team B because they crossed the plane before the ball hit the ground becoming dead.

Answer 82

True

Question 83

Even if all players in a match agree and request to remove a referee, the Tournament Director retains final discretionary authority on whether to remove the referee.

Answer 83

True

Question 84

If a player stops a rally and incorrectly identifies a player/position error, it is a fault on the player who stopped the rally.

Answer 84

True

Question 85

A team neglects to tell you they are changing their starting server for the second game. They also forget to move the starting server identification. The non-banded player serves with the rally played in good faith. Do you allow them to switch the band before the next rally?

Answer 85

Yes

Question 86

The referee may immediately call a distraction fault during the rally when the infraction occurs.

Answer 86

True

Question 87

When a team’s score is even, that team’s banded player will ALWAYS serve from AND receive from the right side of the court.

Answer 87

True

Question 88

It is not a fault for a server to start their service motion (moving their serving arm backward or forward to serve the ball) before the entire score is called. It is a fault if the server serves the ball during the calling of the score.

Answer 88

True

Question 89

A ball in play that contacts a permanent object after it has bounced in the opponent’s court will result in a dead ball and the player who hit the ball shall win the rally.

Answer 89

True

Question 90

The paddle length cannot exceed 17 inches.

Answer 90

True

Question 91

At what point in time can a player/team withdraw from a match?

Answer 91

Answers A & C. Including: Prior to tournament operations starting the bracket.

Question 92

A player may enter the non-volley zone at any time except when that player is volleying the ball.

Answer 92

True

Question 93

In a match with line judges, if the officiating team cannot make a line call, the rally shall be replayed without exception, unless a player makes a line call to their own disadvantage.

Answer 93

True

Question 94

In tournament play, if a player is discovered playing with an illegal paddle during a match, there is no penalty; the player is allowed to quickly switch to another, legal, paddle.

Answer 94

False

Question 95

After the start of the score being called, “Not Ready” signals will be ignored. This means a player showing a “Not Ready” signal after the score has started to be called will neither be honored nor punished. Valid hinders are an exception.

Answer 95

True

Question 96

When using the Drop Serve, when the server releases the ball, it may bounce more than once before the server decides to serve.

Answer 96

True

Question 97

If your paddle touches the non-volley zone during a volley swing, it is a fault regardless of whether the touch occurred before or after contacting the ball.

Answer 97

True

Question 98

In a match with line judges, what line(s) are the players responsible for calling on the serve?

Answer 98

Centerline

Question 99

Your partner drops her paddle, and it lands on the court but not in the non-volley zone. The opponents then hit a ball that hits the paddle lying on the court. The ball bounces up high and you then hit the ball over the net to keep the rally going. This is legal because the dropped paddle is considered part of the court and play continues.

Answer 99

True

Question 100

In a match without line judges, your opponent hits a powerful overhead to the sideline. You suspect that it might have been “out,” but you’re not certain. What are your options?

Answer 100

All of the above are correct.

Question 101

In a non-officiated match, if a cracked ball is discovered at the end of a rally and players do not agree that the outcome of the rally was impacted by the cracked ball:

Answer 101

The rally stands as played.

Question 102

The served ball hits the net and lands in the proper receiving court. The receiver’s partner yells “Let”! The receiver catches the ball and asks for a replay because the partner yelled “Let”. The referee should allow the replay.

Answer 102

False

Question 103

If, while the ball is in the air, the receiving team yells “out”, “no”, “bounce it” or any other word/phrase to communicate to their partner that the ball may be out, it shall be considered a line call and play should stop.

Answer 103

False

Question 104

A fault shall be declared if a player, or anything the player is wearing or carrying, crosses the plane of the net before striking the ball. If a ball has bounced and crosses back over the plane of the net, then a player may cross the plane of the net without rst contacting the ball.

Answer 104

True

Question 105

Per the rulebook, in doubles play when making a line call, which of the following phrases con rm that doubt exists?

Answer 105

Player says “out” and partner says “in”.

Question 106

Team A hits the ball which hits the net cord and starts to spin on the top of the net. The ball eventually falls down to the ground on the hitter’s side of the net.Before the ball falls and hits the ground, a Team B player crosses the plane of the net. The referee should call a fault on Team B because they crossed the plane before the ball hit the ground becoming dead.

Answer 106

True

Question 107

Other than NVZ violations, faults can only be committed when the ball is Live/In Play. Verbal Warnings, Technical Warnings and Technical Fouls should only be called during a dead ball.

Answer 107

True

Question 108

If a paddle violation is identified after the match has started, the player or team forfeit all matches started and already played.

Answer 108

False

Question 109

“Let” serve replays have been removed. If the referee (out of habit) calls a service let, the rally will be replayed due to referee error.

Answer 109

True

Question 110

A player may overrule a line call to their own disadvantage. Given this condition, which statement below is false?

Answer 110

A player may not overrule a referee’s call.

Question 111

When a team’s score is even, that team’s banded player will ALWAYS serve from AND receive from the right side of the court.

Answer 111

True

Question 112

A player, a player’s apparel, or a player’s paddle contacting the net system, the net posts, or the opponent’s court is always a fault.

Answer 112

False. It is only a fault if the ball was live.

Question 113

Examples of a hinder include, but are not limited to, which of the following?

Answer 113

All of the above. Including: Foreign material on the court.

Question 114

There is no restriction on the service motion starting before the score is completely called. The entire score must be called before the ball is served.

Answer 114

True

Question 115

If the referee stops a rally and incorrectly identifies a player/position error, the rally shall be replayed.

Answer 115

True

Question 116

A player carrying or catching the ball on the paddle while performing the serve or during a rally is a fault.

Answer 116

True

Question 117

A player standing outside the non-volley zone (NVZ) volleys the ball, but begins to lose her balance. To prevent stepping into the NVZ, she jumps over the corner and into the out of bounds area, then touches a net post while the ball is still live. A fault should be called.

Answer 117

True

Question 118

In tournament play, if a player is discovered playing with an illegal paddle during a match, there is no penalty; the player is allowed to quickly switch to another, legal, paddle.

Answer 118

False

Question 119

“Am I good?” is a valid question that encapsulates both the correct server question and the correct position question.

Answer 119

True

Question 120

For the server, when serving, feet placement rules are to be enforced only at the moment the ball is served.

Answer 120

True

Question 121

Your opponent hits a shot low over the net. You are positioned just behind the non-volley zone (NVZ) line and stretch to return the ball before it bounces. In the process your paddle scrapes the NVZ court surface just before you volley the ball. This is a non-volley zone fault because your paddle touched the non-volley zone during the act of volleying the ball.

Answer 121

True

Question 122

At what point in time can a player/team withdraw from a match?

Answer 122

Answers A & C. Including: Prior to the Referee announcing “time-in, 0-0-2.”

Question 123

After game one has ended, Team A commits a technical foul during the 2-minute break. When game 2 begins, Team B (the receiving team) will have a score of “1”.The Team B starting server (“Band”) player will receive serve in the right hand court with a score of “1”.

Answer 123

False

Question 124

After the ball has bounced on a player’s side of the net and traveled back across the net plane to the opponent’s side, a player may legally break the plane of the net to hit the ball.

Answer 124

True

Question 125

Even if all players in a match agree and request to remove a referee, the Tournament Director retains final discretionary authority on whether to remove the referee.

Answer 125

True

Question 126

A team neglects to tell you they are changing their starting server for the second game. They also forget to move the starting server identification. The non banded player serves with the rally played in good faith. Do you allow them to switch the band before the next rally?

Answer 126

Yes

Question 127

If a player stops a rally and incorrectly identifies a player/position error, it is a fault on the player who stopped the rally.

Answer 127

True

Question 128

In non-officiated play, players are expected to call all lines on their end of the court, including Non-Volley Zone and service foot faults.

Answer 128

True

Question 129

The referee will con rm and correct, if necessary, that all players are in the correct position and the correct server has the ball before calling the score.

Answer 129

True

Question 130

The receiver’s or server’s partner may stand anywhere on or off their team’s end of the court.

Answer 130

True

Question 131

Official Hydration Breaks have been removed. But, the referee may allow players to quickly take a drink or towel off in between rallies as long as the ow of the game is not impacted.

Answer 131

True

Question 132

A player is hitting a two-handed stroke (where both hands are in contact with the paddle) when his right hand is hit by the ball below the wrist. The ball is still in play.

Answer 132

True