FREE IPTPA Official USA Pickleball Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to the double-bounce rule, what is the result if the receiving team volleys the return of serve?

Accepted Answer

It is a fault against the receiving team.

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It is a fault against the serving team.

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The point is replayed.

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It is a legal play and the rally continues.

Question 2

A player executes a volley while their foot is touching the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ) line. What is the correct ruling?

Accepted Answer

It is a fault.

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It is a legal play if the ball was struck outside the NVZ.

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It is only a fault if the player's entire foot was inside the NVZ.

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The point is replayed as a 'let'.

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for calling the score in a doubles match before serving?

Accepted Answer

Server's score, receiver's score, server number.

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Server number, server's score, receiver's score.

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Receiver's score, server's score, server number.

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Server's score, server number.

Question 4

A serve hits the net cord and lands in the correct service court. What is the ruling?

Accepted Answer

The serve is live and play continues.

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It is a 'let' and the serve is replayed.

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It is a fault against the server.

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The receiver may choose to accept the serve or have it replayed.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key requirement for a legal traditional volley serve?

Accepted Answer

The server's arm must be moving in an upward arc when the ball is struck.

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The ball must be tossed higher than the server's head.

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The paddle head must be above the wrist at contact for more power.

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The server must release the ball from below their waist.

Question 6

During a legal serve in doubles, where is the server's partner required to stand?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere on or off the court.

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Behind the baseline until the serve is struck.

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Inside their respective service court.

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To the side of the server, outside the court boundary.