Tennis Rules
How do you score a game?
15, 30, 40 game
40,40= duece
Sisters who dominate tennis?
Serena and Venus Williams
True/False:
You can hit the ball out of the air on a serve.
FALSE- you have to let the serve bounce.
Why are tennis balls yellow?
They were white, then ITF changed to yellow because they are easier to see on TV.
What is Coach's favorite food in the whole wide world?
Mac and Cheese
When calling a line call: The ball lands on the line but you were unable to return the hit.
Opponent's point!
Who holds the record for fastest serve?
Venus Williams.
True/False: My mom can tell me what to fix or change during my tennis match.
FALSE- only coached by the coach!
Tennis originated in...?
Great Britain
Coach Nahnsen has a dog who is so well behaved and is not spoiled at all. What is his name?
Yogi
If I am playing a match to 8, and my opponent and I just got to 8-8, what do we do now?
Play a tiebreaker
Who currently holds the title of "best woman tennis player in the world?"
Serena Williams
What do you play a tiebreaker to when you are playing sets (to 6)?
7
Traditionally, what did women have to wear while playing at Wimbledon?
Full length dresses.
If Coach Nahnsen picked her dream job, what would it be?
Daycare provider- but only infants!
My opponent has a poor attitude and is being rude during our match. What should I do?
Be the better person and don't let her get to you! Play the game your way- kill her with kindness.
London, England.
I accidentally crossed over the net when I hit a volley- but I never touched the net! I'm good, right?
WRONG- the only exception is if the wind carries the ball back over the net to your opponents side, then you can reach over and hit it.
A player is swearing, throwing her racket, and being disrespectful to their coach and opponent. What happens next?
The player will first get a warning. The second time this happens the player will be pulled from the match.
How many grade levels has Coach Nahnsen taught?
3- kindergarten, first, third.