Tennis File

Question 1

What is the most effective form of technology to help a tennis player increase their reaction time

Answer 1

BATAK light board tests reaction time

Question 2

How can a tennis player who has elbow and wrist pain after 3 weeks of practice identify and correct the mechanical errors in their swing that is causing the pain?

Answer 2

Watch a video and analyze there swing

Question 3

What mechanical error may cause the ball to land out of bounds on the right side of the court from a player with a right-handed forehand?

Answer 3

Hitting to late

Question 4

Name 3 precautions to take when practicing in extreme heat

Answer 4

Drink water every 10 to 20 minutes, have fluid replacement acceptable, consume

Question 5

What is called out when a game score is 40-40

Answer 5

Deuce

Question 6

In a tennis game the server has won 1 point and the receiver has won 2 points, what score is called out before the next serve

Answer 6

15-30

Question 7

How is a winner of a set determined in tennis

Answer 7

Winner must have a two game advantage after winning 6 games

Question 8

If a person exhibits high levels of agility and flexibility and does not like contacts sports, what activity might be suggested for them to participate in?

Answer 8

Tennis

Question 9

What is the most common overuse injury of the elbow called

Answer 9

Tendonitis

Question 10

What skill related component of fitness can a tennis player work on if they are getting to the ball a few seconds late

Answer 10

Reaction time

Question 11

What is the proper stance for returning a serve?

Answer 11

Feet shoulder width apart, knees bent, back straight

Question 12

How can a person generate more speed and force behind the ball on their server

Answer 12

Uncoil the body as the ball contacts the racquet

Question 13

What is the most important factor generating the proper force when serving a tennis ball

Answer 13

Rotation of trunk

Question 14

What strategy should a tennis player use is there opponent retreats to the far left base line to return a shot

Answer 14

A smash to the right front court

Question 15

What shot in tennis sends the ball in a high arc over the opponents head

Answer 15

A lob

Question 16

During a tennis game, when is it best to use a deep shot

Answer 16

When your opponent is at the net

Question 17

What is the best strategy for returning a volley

Answer 17

Hit a lob shot to the baseline

Question 18

What behavior is expected at the end of a tennis match

Answer 18

Players meet at the net and shake hands

Question 19

During a game you call an opponents shot out. The opponent argues that the ball was in. You were not 100% sure if the ball is out or not. What should you do

Answer 19

Replay the point

Question 20

A person is beginning tennis lessons. What safety equipment should be considered first

Answer 20

Athletic footwear

Question 21

Name 3 things you should wear when practicing in extreme UV conditions

Answer 21

Sunscreen, light clothing, hat

Question 22

You are preparing for a tennis match where the temperature will be in the mid 90s and high humidity, what should you do to prevent dehydration

Answer 22

Drink a lot of water before and after

Question 23

What form of technology can you use to keep your heart rate in the target heart rate zone

Answer 23

Heart rate monitor

Question 24

A person is practicing their forehand and notice they keep hitting the ball to high. What is the best way to identify and correct any mechanical errors

Answer 24

Watch video

Question 25

You are playing a game of tennis and you score the first 3 points of the game, what score do you call out before your next serve

Answer 25

40 love

Question 26

In doubles, what game in a set does the server of the first game serve again

Answer 26

5th

Question 27

During a rally, your shot hits the net and falls into the opponents court and your opponent cannot return the ball, who wins the point

Answer 27

You do

Question 28

Jack and Bob are playing tennis, the score is tied at 5 games each. What would it take for Jack to win the set

Answer 28

Jack wins 2, Bob when’s nothing

Question 29

What injury most associated with a racquet sport

Answer 29

Tennis elbow

Question 30

What health related component of fitness should a tennis player work on to avoid their arms becoming tired and sore halfway through practice

Answer 30

Muscular endurance

Question 31

What adjustment should a person make if they are frequently foot faulting

Answer 31

Serve further back from the baseline

Question 32

What is the first component of the serve a person should work on to improve their game

Answer 32

Body position sideways with tossing arm towards the net

Question 33

While playing tennis, a person is constantly serving the ball deep outside the opponents service box. What is the one thing they can work on to change the serve into the service box

Answer 33

Change the spin on the tennis ball with the racket

Question 34

You are playing a tennis match and you notice your opponent is having a hard time getting to and playing the net. How can you take advantage of the situation

Answer 34

Decrease the force you shot

Question 35

What is the best time to hit a deep baseline shot when playing tennis

Answer 35

When your opponent is at the net

Question 36

In what sport is a back hand motion used

Answer 36

Tennis

Question 37

If your opponent has won points using and overhead smash, what shot should you avoid using?

Answer 37

A lob shot

Question 38

What tennis racket grip causes the ball to come off flat without much toss spin

Answer 38

Eastern forehand grip

Question 39

What is the best example of sportsmanship in tennis

Answer 39

Waiting to serve tell when your opponent is ready

Question 40

While playing tennis you hit a shot that hits the line in your opponent calls it out. What is the appropriate way for you to respond

Answer 40

Explain the rules to your opponent