Sample questions ANSWERS  1 Question 1 • While a corrected call might normally result in a let, we must take into account a winning shot situation. • Answer c 2 Question 2 • The award of a conduct stroke once a point has finished does not result in a change of service box • Answer a 3 Question 3 • By taking the ball early on the volley, a potential fault serve has been made good. • Answer c 4 Question 4 • It is the player’s responsibility to ensure that he can hear the time calls. (The referee should ensure that the calls are made in a loud voice). • Answer a 5 Question 5 • Although not a deliberate distraction, the action must be interpreted as preventing a winning shot • Answer b 6 Question 6 • Player A is entitled to play a shot after turning, provided he does not endanger his opponent. Player B has no appeal here – it is A’s shot • Answer b 7 Question 7 • Player B must make every effort to clear the second attempt. (Note that if B, in clearing, had been struck by the ball, it would have been a let) • Answer c 8 Question 8 • Although there is the corrected first call on the “Out”, the referee must rule on the subsequent event – a fault. • Answer c 9 Question 9 • This is not turning. (The referee may speak to player A about hitting opponent with ball). • Answer b 10 Question 10 • In this situation, the injury time for the self inflicted injury is in addition to the 90 seconds interval • Answer c 11 Question 11 • This comes into the category of player distraction. Player B can be assumed to be in a “winning shot” situation. (If Player A repeated this action, a conduct penalty could also be considered) • Answer b 12 Question 12 • Although players are required to play through reasonable distraction caused by crowd noise, the referee has the discretion to play a let on distraction. (If this action was repeated, the referee should speak to the team mates requesting them to wait until the end of the rally before making comment). • Answer b 13