Skills
The game of tennis starts with this.
A serve.
The ball is allowed to bounce how many times on your side before it must be returned?
Once.
This famous male tennis player is from Spain and usually wears a bandanna when he plays. He is currently the No.2 ranked player in the world.
Rafael Nadal.
This is the sequence of scoring from start to finish in a tennis match.
Game, Set, Match.
What are the dimensions of a tennis court? Doubles and Singles
78'x36' for doubles and 78'x27' for singles.
This type of groundstroke is when the ball bounces to your dominant side and you hit.
Forehand.
When the ball hits the line in tennis, it is considered out of bounds. True or False?
False.
This famous male tennis player is currently ranked No. 3 in the world and is from Switzerland.
Roger Federer.
How many games are needed to be won to win a set?
First to 6 by two.
Who officiates the tennis match in high school?
The players on the court. The opponent gets the benefit of the doubt
This type of groundstroke is when the ball bounces to your non-dominant side and you hit it.
Backhand.
How many chances does the server get to serve the ball in the correct service box?
Two.
This famous male tennis player is currently ranked No. 1 in the world and is from Serbia.
Novak Djokovic.
How many sets are needed to be won to win a match (in high school)?
2 out of 3.
What is something you should do after each match?
Shake the hand of the opponent and the hand of the coach of the opponent. (My rule!)
This type of shot is done when the ball is hit out of the air and does not hit the ground before contact.
Volley or smash.
What is it called when the ball hits the net and goes into the correct service box on a serve?
A let.
Venus and Serena Williams.
What are the tennis terms for the following points?0=, 1=, 2=, 3=, Tie=
Love, 15, 30, 40, Deuce
What is the height of the tennis net at the center and the posts?
Center=3 feet
Posts=3.5 feet
This type of shot is done when your opponent is at the net and you want to hit the ball over their head.
Lob.
When do you switch sides during a tennis match?
After every odd game.
This famous male tennis player is arguably the best American player of all time. His domination occurred mostly during the 1990's.
Pete Sampras.
Explain what happens when the score in a match is one set all (1-1).
When the score in a match is one set all, one tie-break game shall be played to decide the match. This tie-break game replaces the deciding final set.
The player/team who first wins ten points (10 point tie-breaker) shall win this match tie-break and the match provided there is a margin of two points over the opponent(s).
How much time is allowed between points and how much time is allowed at the end of each game?
Between points=20 seconds
End of game=90 seconds