Player Test Flashcards
(132 cards)
1
Q
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.
A
True
2
Q
“Am I good?” is a valid question that encapsulates both the correct server question and the correct position question.
A
True
3
Q
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?
A
When the ball lands on the ground.
4
Q
When using the Drop Serve, the release of the ball must be visible only to the referee.
A
False
5
Q
The duration of an equipment time-out is:
A
A reasonable duration.
6
Q
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.
A
This is a fault because you cannot touch the net or net post while the ball is live..
7
Q
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?
A
The ball was dead before the “out” call was made. Team A wins the rally.
8
Q
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.
A
False
9
Q
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).
A
True
10
Q
Players are required to make a line call on a ball before appealing to the referee to make the call.
A
False
11
Q
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.
A
True
12
Q
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.
A
True
13
Q
Any ball that cannot be called “out” must be presumed to be “in.”
A
True
14
Q
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?
A
End.
15
Q
A hinder is defined as any transient element or occurrence not caused by a player that adversely impacts play, not including permanent objects.
A
True
16
Q
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.
A
True
17
Q
Examples of a distraction may include, but are not limited to, which of the following?
A
All of the above. Including: Interfering with the opponent’s concentration or ability to hit the ball.
18
Q
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.
A
True
19
Q
A player may call a time-out before the next serve occurs.
A
True
20
Q
If a player stops a rally and incorrectly identifies a player/position error, it is a fault on the player who stopped the rally.
A
True
21
Q
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.
A
True
22
Q
Who retains the right to require an apparel change when the apparel approximates the color of the tournament ball?
A
The Tournament Director.
23
Q
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.
A
True
24
Q
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.
A
True
25
Player A1's hat flies off during a rally. Which of the following is NOT true?
The hat may be declared a distraction and the rally awarded to the opponent.
26
Per the rulebook, in doubles play when making a line call, which of the following phrases confirm that doubt exists?
All of the above. Including: Player says "out" and partner says "in".
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.
True
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.
True
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.
True
30
A player may overrule a line call to their own disadvantage. Given this condition, which statement below is false?
A player may not overrule a referee's call.
31
Players are required to use a regular time-out for equipment changes.
False
32
The paddle length cannot exceed 17 inches.
True
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.
True
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:
The rally stands as played.
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.
True
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.
True
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?
Yes
38
Players may call faults on themselves or line calls to their disadvantage during or after the completion of a rally.
True
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.
True
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.
False
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.
False. It is only a fault if the ball was live.
42
In matches involving line judges, players are responsible for calling which of the following lines?
Center Line on the serve.
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.
True
44
In non-officiated match play, which of the following service criteria can be challenged by the receiver and is subject to a replay?
B and C are correct
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.
True
46
If a paddle violation is identified after the match has started, the player or team forfeit all matches started and already played.
False
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.
True
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?
All of the above. Including: Your momentum causes you to touch your partner who is standing in the non-volley zone.
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:
The rally stands as played.
50
Which of the following would NOT result in a fault?
An incorrect score is called and before the return of serve a player stops play.
51
In a match with line judges, what line(s) are the players responsible for calling on the serve?
Centerline
52
For the server, when serving, feet placement rules are to be enforced only at the moment the ball is served.
True
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.
True
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?
Fault the receivers and end the rally.
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?
When the ball lands on the ground.
56
In matches involving line judges, players are responsible for calling which of the following lines?
Center Line on the serve.
57
The receiver's or server's partner may stand anywhere on or off their team's end of the court.
True
58
At the beginning of the service motion, the server's feet must be behind the baseline or the imaginary extension of the baseline.
False
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.
True
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.
False
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.
True
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).
True
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.
False. It is only a fault if the ball was live.
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.
True
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.
True
66
When using the Drop Serve, the release of the ball must be visible only to the referee.
False
67
Examples of a distraction may include, but are not limited to, which of the following?
All of the above; including: Making loud noises.
68
When using the Drop Serve, the server must release the ball without any upward or downward force.
True
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".
False
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.
True
71
A player’s/team’s decision that stops the match and awards the match to the opponent is known as what?
Retirement
72
Which of the following will result in a match forfeit?
All of the above
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?
All of the above; including: Opponent's and Referee's clear "in" or "out" call will stand.
74
A hinder is defined as any transient element or occurrence not caused by a player that adversely impacts play, not including permanent objects.
True
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.
This is a fault because you cannot touch the net or net post while the ball is live..
76
Players may challenge (to the Head Referee or Tournament Director) ANY decision, ruling, or judgment call made by the referee.
True
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.
True
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.
True
79
Players are required to make a line call on a ball before appealing to the referee to make the call.
False
80
Hinders and distractions are both faults and result in the loss of a rally.
False
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".
True
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.
True
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.
True
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.
True
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?
Yes
86
The referee may immediately call a distraction fault during the rally when the infraction occurs.
True
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.
True
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.
True
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.
True
90
The paddle length cannot exceed 17 inches.
True
91
At what point in time can a player/team withdraw from a match?
Answers A & C. Including: Prior to tournament operations starting the bracket.
92
A player may enter the non-volley zone at any time except when that player is volleying the ball.
True
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.
True
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.
False
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.
True
96
When using the Drop Serve, when the server releases the ball, it may bounce more than once before the server decides to serve.
True
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.
True
98
In a match with line judges, what line(s) are the players responsible for calling on the serve?
Centerline
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.
True
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?
All of the above are correct.
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:
The rally stands as played.
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.
False
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.
False
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.
True
105
Per the rulebook, in doubles play when making a line call, which of the following phrases con rm that doubt exists?
Player says "out" and partner says "in".
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.
True
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.
True
108
If a paddle violation is identified after the match has started, the player or team forfeit all matches started and already played.
False
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.
True
110
A player may overrule a line call to their own disadvantage. Given this condition, which statement below is false?
A player may not overrule a referee's call.
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.
True
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.
False. It is only a fault if the ball was live.
113
Examples of a hinder include, but are not limited to, which of the following?
All of the above. Including: Foreign material on the court.
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.
True
115
If the referee stops a rally and incorrectly identifies a player/position error, the rally shall be replayed.
True
116
A player carrying or catching the ball on the paddle while performing the serve or during a rally is a fault.
True
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.
True
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.
False
119
"Am I good?" is a valid question that encapsulates both the correct server question and the correct position question.
True
120
For the server, when serving, feet placement rules are to be enforced only at the moment the ball is served.
True
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.
True
122
At what point in time can a player/team withdraw from a match?
Answers A & C. Including: Prior to the Referee announcing "time-in, 0-0-2."
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".
False
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.
True
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.
True
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?
Yes
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.
True
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.
True
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.
True
130
The receiver's or server's partner may stand anywhere on or off their team's end of the court.
True
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.
True
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.
True
