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[Show more]Hierarchy for skill develipmemt and play 
: 1. Get ball in 
2. Placement 
3. Depth 
4. Spin 
5. Power 
What enable you to make the best use of strategy? 
: proper strokes 
Does the person with poor strokes but ok in strategy have an advantage over someone 
with sound strokes? 
: no they do not 
Whe...
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Add to cartHierarchy for skill develipmemt and play 
: 1. Get ball in 
2. Placement 
3. Depth 
4. Spin 
5. Power 
What enable you to make the best use of strategy? 
: proper strokes 
Does the person with poor strokes but ok in strategy have an advantage over someone 
with sound strokes? 
: no they do not 
Whe...
Hierarchy for skill develipmemt and play 
: 1. Get ball in 
2. Placement 
3. Depth 
4. Spin 
5. Power 
What enable you to make the best use of strategy? 
: proper strokes 
Does the person with poor strokes but ok in strategy have an advantage over someone 
with sound strokes? 
: no they do not 
Whe...
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Add to cartHierarchy for skill develipmemt and play 
: 1. Get ball in 
2. Placement 
3. Depth 
4. Spin 
5. Power 
What enable you to make the best use of strategy? 
: proper strokes 
Does the person with poor strokes but ok in strategy have an advantage over someone 
with sound strokes? 
: no they do not 
Whe...
Jeu de Paume/Game of Palm 
: - precursor of tennis 
- ball was struck with palm of hand 
- a kind of handball game 
- first w/bare hands, then gloves 
- racquets came into use in the 16th century 
Real/Royal Tennis 
: - 17th century 
- played by nobility from France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and G...
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: - precursor of tennis 
- ball was struck with palm of hand 
- a kind of handball game 
- first w/bare hands, then gloves 
- racquets came into use in the 16th century 
Real/Royal Tennis 
: - 17th century 
- played by nobility from France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and G...
a tennis shot where the racquet crosses in front of the body to contact the ball. 
: Forehand 
usually a two handed tennis shot where the racquet goes away from the front of the 
body to contact the ball. 
: Backhand 
A serve that hits the net and then falls into the service court 
: Let 
When a pe...
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: Forehand 
usually a two handed tennis shot where the racquet goes away from the front of the 
body to contact the ball. 
: Backhand 
A serve that hits the net and then falls into the service court 
: Let 
When a pe...
Ace 
: a serve that the opponent cannot return 
Advantage In 
: indicates that the server has the advantage; also "ad in". The server won the 
1st point after deuce. 
Advantage Out 
: indicates that the receiver has the advantage; also "ad out". The receiver won 
the 1st point after the deuce....
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: a serve that the opponent cannot return 
Advantage In 
: indicates that the server has the advantage; also "ad in". The server won the 
1st point after deuce. 
Advantage Out 
: indicates that the receiver has the advantage; also "ad out". The receiver won 
the 1st point after the deuce....
baseline 
: the farther boundary of the tennis court, lengthwise. you serve from behind this 
line or generally stand behind it when hitting groundstrokes 
service line 
: this is the line inside of which the serve must land. also if you are hitting volleys 
you should be positioned inside of this...
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: the farther boundary of the tennis court, lengthwise. you serve from behind this 
line or generally stand behind it when hitting groundstrokes 
service line 
: this is the line inside of which the serve must land. also if you are hitting volleys 
you should be positioned inside of this...
If the game score is 40 to 30, from which court does the server serve the next point? 
: Ad court 
When is it proper to enter a court where a match is in progress? 
: when the point is finished 
includes the frame and the face 
: head 
netted part of racket 
: face 
frame of head 
: frame 
connector...
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Add to cartIf the game score is 40 to 30, from which court does the server serve the next point? 
: Ad court 
When is it proper to enter a court where a match is in progress? 
: when the point is finished 
includes the frame and the face 
: head 
netted part of racket 
: face 
frame of head 
: frame 
connector...
In playing doubles Server stands 
: near the doubles alley 
A Serve is considered a fault if the server swings and tosses the ball 
: True 
You neglect to clear a ball in your court and another ball strikes it, is your failure 
because it is your responsibility to clear the ball 
: True 
It is the ...
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: near the doubles alley 
A Serve is considered a fault if the server swings and tosses the ball 
: True 
You neglect to clear a ball in your court and another ball strikes it, is your failure 
because it is your responsibility to clear the ball 
: True 
It is the ...
Ace 
: An exceptionally good service served so well that the receiver is unable to 
reach it; an outright winner 
Advantage 
: first point scored after deuce 
Backcourt 
: the area between the service line and the baseline 
Backswing 
: The early preparation phase of the stroke when the racket goes...
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: An exceptionally good service served so well that the receiver is unable to 
reach it; an outright winner 
Advantage 
: first point scored after deuce 
Backcourt 
: the area between the service line and the baseline 
Backswing 
: The early preparation phase of the stroke when the racket goes...
What choice is given the winner of the toss? 
: serving, receiving, or sides of the court 
The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to 
return the serve. What is the decision? 
: a let is called 
What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and ca...
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: serving, receiving, or sides of the court 
The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to 
return the serve. What is the decision? 
: a let is called 
What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and ca...
6 general performance components, identify at least 4 subcomponents of each 
: 
three most critical points within each game 
: first, last, fourth 
three most critical games within each set 
: first, seventh, and last 
which tactical component of tennis is considered the foundation of the game and m...
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: 
three most critical points within each game 
: first, last, fourth 
three most critical games within each set 
: first, seventh, and last 
which tactical component of tennis is considered the foundation of the game and m...
Overhead 
: continental grip, opp hand begins to track the ball by going up in the air 
Process for overhand 
: 1st move your right foot one step backward and turn sideways to the net; the 
racquet goes up as if serving a ball, position yourself quickly, and swing (hard no tap) 
Lob 
: can be used ...
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: continental grip, opp hand begins to track the ball by going up in the air 
Process for overhand 
: 1st move your right foot one step backward and turn sideways to the net; the 
racquet goes up as if serving a ball, position yourself quickly, and swing (hard no tap) 
Lob 
: can be used ...
A ball that is served so well that the opponent cannot return it. 
: Ace 
Short for Advantage. It is the point scored after Deuce. 
: AD 
If the serving side scores, 
: Ad in 
if the receiving side scores, 
: Ad out 
The stroke used to return balls hit to the left side of a right-handed player and t...
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: Ace 
Short for Advantage. It is the point scored after Deuce. 
: AD 
If the serving side scores, 
: Ad in 
if the receiving side scores, 
: Ad out 
The stroke used to return balls hit to the left side of a right-handed player and t...
Set 
: Winning of 6 games 
Foot fault 
: Both feet of the server aren't behind the baseline and inside of the center mark 
and singles sidelines 
Starts 
: Right corner 
Fair 
: Ball that strik
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: Winning of 6 games 
Foot fault 
: Both feet of the server aren't behind the baseline and inside of the center mark 
and singles sidelines 
Starts 
: Right corner 
Fair 
: Ball that strik
ready position 
: 1) feet shoulder width apart 
2) stand on balls of feet, hands on racket positioned in front of mid-section of the body 
Forehand Stroke 
: 1) turn and pivot on dominant side 
2) racket back to hip level 
3) wait for ball to drop at hip height 
4) look at ball and READ it (hahahaha...
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: 1) feet shoulder width apart 
2) stand on balls of feet, hands on racket positioned in front of mid-section of the body 
Forehand Stroke 
: 1) turn and pivot on dominant side 
2) racket back to hip level 
3) wait for ball to drop at hip height 
4) look at ball and READ it (hahahaha...
how many games in a set? 
: 6 
how many sets in a match? 
: 2-3 
Where do you stand when serving the first point? 
: right side, behind the baseline 
where does the serve have to land? 
: diagonal service box 
how many serving faults can you have before you lose the point? 
: one faul
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: 6 
how many sets in a match? 
: 2-3 
Where do you stand when serving the first point? 
: right side, behind the baseline 
where does the serve have to land? 
: diagonal service box 
how many serving faults can you have before you lose the point? 
: one faul
What does "love" mean 
: zero 
What does "all" mean? 
: The score is tied 
At deuce or 40 you have to win by? 
: 2 
How many games are in a set ? What do you have to win by? 
: 6 games are in a set, you must always win by 2 
What are all the possible combinations of a set? 
: 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3,...
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: zero 
What does "all" mean? 
: The score is tied 
At deuce or 40 you have to win by? 
: 2 
How many games are in a set ? What do you have to win by? 
: 6 games are in a set, you must always win by 2 
What are all the possible combinations of a set? 
: 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3,...
How wide is a doubles ally? 
: 41/2 feet 
A serve that the receiving player was unable to return the ball? 
: Ace 
The initial delivery of the two serves of the tennis ball. Players are allowed two serves 
but generally the server will try to deliver the most difficult serve to return on their 
__...
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: 41/2 feet 
A serve that the receiving player was unable to return the ball? 
: Ace 
The initial delivery of the two serves of the tennis ball. Players are allowed two serves 
but generally the server will try to deliver the most difficult serve to return on their 
__...
a serve that is a winner without the receiving tennis player able to return the ball 
: ace 
when a tennis player needs one more point to win the games after the score was deuce. 
: advantage 
the extra area of the side court used for doubles 
: alley 
a ways to swing the tennis racquet where the pl...
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: ace 
when a tennis player needs one more point to win the games after the score was deuce. 
: advantage 
the extra area of the side court used for doubles 
: alley 
a ways to swing the tennis racquet where the pl...
iOpponents stand on opposite sides of the court. The player who delivers the ball to 
start the point is called the? 
: Server 
The player who stands opposite and cross-court from the server is the? 
: Receiver 
A match that consists of one person playing another is called? 
: Singles 
A match that...
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Add to cartiOpponents stand on opposite sides of the court. The player who delivers the ball to 
start the point is called the? 
: Server 
The player who stands opposite and cross-court from the server is the? 
: Receiver 
A match that consists of one person playing another is called? 
: Singles 
A match that...
What is the United States Tennis Association? 
: The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body 
for tennis in the United States. 
What is the function of USTA? 
: Proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis, from the grass-roots to 
the professional levels. 
W...
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Add to cartWhat is the United States Tennis Association? 
: The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body 
for tennis in the United States. 
What is the function of USTA? 
: Proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis, from the grass-roots to 
the professional levels. 
W...
In ready position, your feet should be pointing at the: 
A. right sideline 
B. left sideline 
C. net 
D. right net post 
E. left net post 
: C 
When you toss the ball for your serve, you should release it with your tossing hand: 
A. applying a clockwise spin to the ball 
B. higher than the top of yo...
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A. right sideline 
B. left sideline 
C. net 
D. right net post 
E. left net post 
: C 
When you toss the ball for your serve, you should release it with your tossing hand: 
A. applying a clockwise spin to the ball 
B. higher than the top of yo...
standing three feet high, divides the court into two halves; the ball must be hit over this 
for each shot 
: net 
the line running parallel to the net that marks the boundary on the length of the court 
: baseline 
the 2 lines that run perpendicular to the net and mark the boundary on the width of...
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for each shot 
: net 
the line running parallel to the net that marks the boundary on the length of the court 
: baseline 
the 2 lines that run perpendicular to the net and mark the boundary on the width of...
Players strive to get at least ___ of first serves in 
: 70% 
what is the most important shot in tennis 
: the serve, because you have the opportunity to dictate play 
the basic shot in tennis for a backcourt rally is the ___ because the court is longer and 
the chance of making a mistake is reduce...
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: 70% 
what is the most important shot in tennis 
: the serve, because you have the opportunity to dictate play 
the basic shot in tennis for a backcourt rally is the ___ because the court is longer and 
the chance of making a mistake is reduce...
The smallest unit in scoring. Each point starts with a serve. 
: Point 
The person who wins four points by a margin of two points wins a game. Players take 
turns serving each game. 
: Game 
A set is the first person to win six games by a margin of two games. If the game score 
goes to (6-6), a ti...
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Add to cartThe smallest unit in scoring. Each point starts with a serve. 
: Point 
The person who wins four points by a margin of two points wins a game. Players take 
turns serving each game. 
: Game 
A set is the first person to win six games by a margin of two games. If the game score 
goes to (6-6), a ti...
What choice is given the winner of the toss? 
: serving, receiving, or sides of the court 
The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to 
return the serve. What is the decision? 
: a let is called 
What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and ca...
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: serving, receiving, or sides of the court 
The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to 
return the serve. What is the decision? 
: a let is called 
What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and ca...
The smallest unit in scoring. Each point starts with a serve. 
: Point 
The person who wins four points by a margin of two points wins a game. Players take 
turns serving each game. 
: Game 
A set is the first person to win six games by a margin of two games. If the game score 
goes to (6-6), a ti...
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: Point 
The person who wins four points by a margin of two points wins a game. Players take 
turns serving each game. 
: Game 
A set is the first person to win six games by a margin of two games. If the game score 
goes to (6-6), a ti...
True or False:Many times competitive tennis players have a strength differential 
between their right and left legs 
: TRUE 
True or false: most coaches categorize players into four different playing styles: 
A. Serve and volleyer b. Aggressive baseline c. Counterpuncher d. All court player 
: True...
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between their right and left legs 
: TRUE 
True or false: most coaches categorize players into four different playing styles: 
A. Serve and volleyer b. Aggressive baseline c. Counterpuncher d. All court player 
: True...
When executing the forehand drive, what should happen at the point of contact with the 
ball? 
: Try to "carry" the ball on the racket as long as possible. 
When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of your thumb? 
: wrapped completely around the racket handle 
What is the correc...
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ball? 
: Try to "carry" the ball on the racket as long as possible. 
When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of your thumb? 
: wrapped completely around the racket handle 
What is the correc...
Ace 
: a serve that the opponent cannot return 
Advantage In 
: indicates that the server has the advantage; also "ad in". The server won the 1st 
point after deuce. 
Advantage Out 
: indicates that the receiver has the advantage; also "ad out". The receiver won the 
1st point after the deuce....
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: a serve that the opponent cannot return 
Advantage In 
: indicates that the server has the advantage; also "ad in". The server won the 1st 
point after deuce. 
Advantage Out 
: indicates that the receiver has the advantage; also "ad out". The receiver won the 
1st point after the deuce....
Topspin 
: Hitting the ball from high to low. Helps keep the ball in court 
Singles 
: When one player plays against another player. Only two players playing. 
Doubles 
: When there is a team of two play against another team of two. Very common in 
high school 
Volley 
: When a player is at net and...
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: Hitting the ball from high to low. Helps keep the ball in court 
Singles 
: When one player plays against another player. Only two players playing. 
Doubles 
: When there is a team of two play against another team of two. Very common in 
high school 
Volley 
: When a player is at net and...
Advantage 
: the first point scored after a deuce 
Backhand 
: one type of drive 
Davis 
: a famous tennis tourament 
Deuce 
: a score tied T 40-40 
Fault 
: when the server hits the net with the ball 
Forehand 
: the most common type of stroke 
2 | P a g e 
Forward 
: the direction of the player's...
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: the first point scored after a deuce 
Backhand 
: one type of drive 
Davis 
: a famous tennis tourament 
Deuce 
: a score tied T 40-40 
Fault 
: when the server hits the net with the ball 
Forehand 
: the most common type of stroke 
2 | P a g e 
Forward 
: the direction of the player's...
What are the physical benefits playing tennis? 
: Speed, leg strength, agility, aerobic fitness, anaerobic fitness 
What is "a fault" in tennis? 
: unsuccessful serve.. the ball does not land in the box 
What is a "let ball?" a "net ball" 
: ball hits the net cord but sill lands in the service...
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: Speed, leg strength, agility, aerobic fitness, anaerobic fitness 
What is "a fault" in tennis? 
: unsuccessful serve.. the ball does not land in the box 
What is a "let ball?" a "net ball" 
: ball hits the net cord but sill lands in the service...
three physical benefits of playing tennis 
: agility, speed, continuous motion, and aerobic exercise 
fault 
: when the ball hits the net by server, the ball lands outside of the court, and when 
a server tries to serve, but fails "a double fault occurs" 
let ball 
: a serve that touches the net ...
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: agility, speed, continuous motion, and aerobic exercise 
fault 
: when the ball hits the net by server, the ball lands outside of the court, and when 
a server tries to serve, but fails "a double fault occurs" 
let ball 
: a serve that touches the net ...
The first step of the forehand stroke is the follow-through. 
: False 
The third step of the forehand stroke is for the player to bring his or her feet back. 
: False 
The backhand stroke is more difficult than the forehand stroke because the racquet is 
swung in reverse fashion. 
: True 
When a te...
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: False 
The third step of the forehand stroke is for the player to bring his or her feet back. 
: False 
The backhand stroke is more difficult than the forehand stroke because the racquet is 
swung in reverse fashion. 
: True 
When a te...
to win a game 
: four points 
_______ to win a set 
: six games 
_______ to win a match 
: two sets 
when player wins the coin toss they choose ONE of the following 
: serve, receive serve, choose end of court, have other player choose 
player receiving the serve must return the serve after 
: exact...
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: four points 
_______ to win a set 
: six games 
_______ to win a match 
: two sets 
when player wins the coin toss they choose ONE of the following 
: serve, receive serve, choose end of court, have other player choose 
player receiving the serve must return the serve after 
: exact...
Martina says to keep it "short and simple" 
: Volley 
A popular tennis tournament 
: Davis 
Most famous tennis tournament 
: Wimbledon 
One must win at least 6 of these to win the set 
: Game 
Love in tennis means this for a score 
: Zero 
When the server hits
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: Volley 
A popular tennis tournament 
: Davis 
Most famous tennis tournament 
: Wimbledon 
One must win at least 6 of these to win the set 
: Game 
Love in tennis means this for a score 
: Zero 
When the server hits
when the service hits the net and lands in a let is played and the server gets another 
ball 
: 7 
a service winner 
: 1 
forward spin that is imparted by an upward stroke 
: 13 
is the absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joints and muscles 
: 5 
exercising to increase stamina 
: 3 
...
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ball 
: 7 
a service winner 
: 1 
forward spin that is imparted by an upward stroke 
: 13 
is the absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joints and muscles 
: 5 
exercising to increase stamina 
: 3 
...
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