WorksheetsPickleball
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
When was pickleball invented?
2005
1985
1965
Where was pickleball first created?
Washington State
Florida
Texas
Maine
Which of the following were the creators of pickleball?
Tom Brady, Bill Russell, and Joe Namath
Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum
Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama
Originally, ping-pong paddles were used to play the game.
True
False
Why was the game originally invented?
To train tennis players
For a school PE curriculum
As a backyard game to entertain kids
Pickleball is a combination of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong.
True
False
The game of pickleball was named after the Pritchard family’s dog.
True
False
Where did pickleball actually get its name from?
A brand of pickle-flavored soda
The leftover rowers who made up the “pickle boat” in crew races
Doc Brown’s dog from Back to the Future
What are the dimensions of a standard pickleball court?
60 feet long by 30 feet wide
44 feet long by 20 feet wide
80 feet long by 40 feet wide
How high is the net at the center of a pickleball court?
14 inches
24 inches
34 inches
Which piece of equipment is NOT typically used in a game of pickleball?
Paddle
Plastic ball
Racquet
How many points must a team score to win a standard game of pickleball?
15
11
25
Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles.
False
True
Which of the following is a fault in pickleball?
Hitting the ball out of bounds
Serving underhand
Scoring a point
What is the area near the net called in pickleball?
The kitchen
The alley
The baseline
Which of these is NOT a rule for serving in pickleball?
Serve must be underhand
Serve must land in the diagonal service court
The server must bounce the ball before serving
On a serve, if the ball lands on the kitchen line, what is the result?
It is a legal serve
The serve is replayed
It is a fault
The server loses a point
During a serve, where must the ball land to be legal?
In the kitchen
In the diagonally opposite service court, beyond the non-volley zone
Anywhere on the opponent’s side of the court
On or touching the non-volley zone (kitchen) line on the opponent’s side
What must happen before a team is allowed to hit the ball out of the air (volley)?
The ball must bounce once on the serving team’s side
The ball must bounce once on each side of the court before any volley
The ball may be volleyed immediately after the serve
The ball must bounce twice on the receiving team’s side before a volley is allowed
If the ball hits the sideline during play, what is the correct call?
Out, because the ball must land completely inside the line
In, because the line is considered part of the court
Replay the point
What is the call if the serve hits the non-volley zone (kitchen) line?
It is a let and the serve is replayed
It is in because the line counts as part of the court
It is out because the kitchen line counts as part of the kitchen
If a serve or return hits the baseline (endline), what is the correct call?
Out, because the ball must land completely inside the line
In, because the endline is part of the court
Replay the point
A player is allowed one redo if the serve lands out of bounce.
True
False
What is the correct way to serve in pickleball?
Underhand, with the paddle below the waist
Overhand, with the paddle above the waist
Sidearm, with the paddle at shoulder height
In doubles pickleball, both players on a team get a chance to serve before the serve goes to the other team.
True
False
Wearing bright or reflective clothing can help drivers see pedestrians more easily.
True
False
You should always keep your personal information private when using the internet.
True
False
It is safe to talk to strangers online if they seem friendly.
True
False
A serious condition that happens when your body gets too cold and can’t warm itself back up.
Hypothermia
Heat Stroke
Heat Cramps
Dehydration
A person who is walking on or near a road is a pedestrian
True
False
A way of driving where you stay alert, look out for possible dangers, and make safe choices to avoid accidents.
Speed driving
Distracted driving
Defensive driving
A School Permit in Nebraska is available for students who
Attend any school in the state
Live in a city with more than 10,000 people
Go to school in a town or area with fewer than 5,000 people
Unexpected events that cause harm or damage
Precautions
Accidents
Rules
Accidental injuries are the leading cause of death in teens
True
False
The leading cause of accidental injuries in the home are falls
True
False
Most falls at home happen on stairs or in the bathroom
True
False
Most burns in the home happen in the
bathroom
kitchen
laundry room
About 75 % of car accidents happen within _____ miles from home
10–15
100-200
35-45
It is safer to fly than to drive
True
False
Series of events that include a situation, an unsafe habit, and an unsafe action.
Emergency drill
Safety checklist
Accident Chain
Never leave young children alone in the kitchen while cooking.
True
False
While cooking, turn pot and pan handles inward, so no one accidentally bumps them
True
False
It is safe to mix cleaning products
True
False
In order to get a child to take medicine, one should tell the child that it tastes like “candy,”
True
False
Guns in the home should be unloaded and stored in a locked location.
True
False
Each year in the United States there are roughly 400–500 fatal unintentional firearm accidents
True
False
Keep appliances away from sinks and tubs.
True
False
In a fire situation, before opening a door, check it for heat with the back of your hand; if it’s hot, do not open it.
Dat True
Dat be false
Many fatal home fires start between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
True
False
The leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries is cooking equipment.
True
False
In the U.S., home fires cause around 2,500–3,000 deaths per year
True
False
Teens are the victims of violence more than any other age group
True
False
Poison Control number:
755-988-1257
1-200-8675309
1-800-222-1222
You accidentally fall through thin ice on a frozen pond. Which of the following is the best first step to try to get out safely?
Stand up immediately and run across the ice.
Call for help after floating in the water for a few minutes.
Kick your legs while keeping your arms on the edge of the ice and use ice picks if available.
If you fall through ice, which item can help others find you quickly?
A thermos
A safety whistle
A backpack
What is generally considered the minimum safe ice thickness for a person to walk on?
1
2
3
4
What is the recommended minimum ice thickness for a snowmobile or ATV?
4-6 inches
6-8 inches
8-12 inches
After pulling yourself out of a hole in the ice, what is the safest way to get back to solid ground?
Stand up immediately and run across the ice.
Roll away from the hole to spread your weight over more ice.
Jump straight up and down to test the ice.
Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke and requires immediate medical attention?
Mild sweating and thirst
Heavy sweating and flushed skin
Hot, dry skin, confusion, and possible unconsciousness
Heat stroke typically occurs when the body temperature rises to _____
70°F
98°F
100°F
104°F
