Tennis
How many people are normally on the court during the game of Tennis?
Two players for singles or four players for doubles (with exceptions of specialized formats like "Triples Tennis" which can accommodate 6-8 players)
True or false: Tennis balls have always been their regular yellow color.
False. They used to be white. It wasn’t until Wimbledon in 1986 when yellow tennis balls were used. Officials believed that a yellow ball would be easier for spectators to follow on TV.
True or false: People used to use the palm of their hands to hit the ball back and forth over the net.
True.
People in the 12th century suffered from swollen and red hands in a game called ”jeu de paume” meaning “game of the palm.” It was not until the 16th century that racquets were used.
Who are Venus and Serena Williams?
Sisters who both won their first Olympic gold medal in the Sydney 2000 Olympics. They now have two additional gold medals from Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
The main governing organization for tennis in the United States is _______________________.
United States Tennis Association (USTA), founded in 1881.
The main governing organization for pickleball in the United States is ______________________.
USA Pickleball (formerly known as the USA Pickleball Association or USAPA), founded in 1984.
The main governing organization for badminton in the United States is _______________________.
USA Badminton (USAB), which is officially recognized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It was originally formed as the American Badminton Association in 1936, it was renamed the United States Badminton Association in 1978 before becoming USA Badminton in 1996.
The main governing organization for table tennis in the United States is _______________________.
USA Table Tennis, commonly known as USATT, founded in 1933.