Final

Question 1

What is the hierarchy for skill development and play? (5)

Answer 1

1. Get the ball in
2. Placement
3. Depth
4. Spin
5. Power

Question 2

Proper strokes enable you to make the best use of ________

Answer 2

strategy

Question 3

The player with ____ strokes but is ok in strategy does not has the advantage over someone with ______ strokes

Answer 3

poor, sound

Question 4

The best place to position yourself is in the _____ of your opponent’s most likely response

Answer 4

middle

Question 5

During a point, you do not want to stay at 3/4 court. Either stay back on the _______ or go all the way up to the ___

Answer 5

baseline, net

Question 6

It is very important to call the ball __ or ___ and to say the score out loud

Answer 6

in, out

Question 7

When serving, make sure you do not ____ between points but take your time.

Answer 7

hurry

Question 8

The primary focus on returning serves should be t

Answer 8

to get the ball in

Question 9

be sure too focus on ____ over ______ on your groundstrokes

Answer 9

depth, power

Question 10

When volleying, you need to get as close to the ___ as possible but be aware of a possible ____

Answer 10

net, lob

Question 11

_____ ________ is of prime importance during groundstrokes

Answer 11

good footwork

Question 12

In doubles, each player must assume ultimate responsibility for ____ _____ ___ _____ _______

Answer 12

his/her half of the court

Question 13

In doubles, the _____ server typically begins serving _____ in the set

Answer 13

stronger, first

Question 14

When playing singles, the “_____ __ ____” shot is preferable when hitting an approach shot

Answer 14

down the line

Question 15

On low volleys, strive for placing the ball ____ and ____

Answer 15

deep, wide

Question 16

On high volleys, strive for placing the ball ____ and ____ (angle)

Answer 16

short, wide

Question 17

The ___ is often the most neglected shot on the tennis court

Answer 17

lob

Question 18

The “_________” shot is your basic shot in a backcourt rally

Answer 18

crosscourt

Question 19

When hitting your 1st serve, you should strive for ___% of your serves going in

Answer 19

70

Question 20

Both players at the ____ is the best offensive position when playing doubles

Answer 20

net

Question 21

One should preferably attempt to stroke a ball on the forehand or backhand drive at ___ level

Answer 21

hip

Question 22

How must one swing a racquet to produce a topspin on the ball

Answer 22

low to high

Question 23

The volley is typically hit with slight _________, because the racquet slides through the shot

Answer 23

underspin

Question 24

To start a point, the server’s partner should be close to but not be standing in the ______. Even though doubles incorporates the use of the alley, it is a smart tactic to play balls toward the ______ __ ____

Answer 24

alley, middle of court

Question 25

In doubles, the _______ partner should always start near the service line rather than at the net

Answer 25

receiver’s

Question 26

The primary objective of the backcourt players is to keep the ball away from the _____ ____

Answer 26

net man

Question 27

Ultimately, the best formation to play doubles is both teammates trying to get into the ____

Answer 27

net

Question 28

In contrast to the Australian doubles formation, the _____ doubles formation starts with the net man _______ in line/between the server and receiver, ready to spring up and move in one direction or another

Answer 28

monster, kneeling

Question 29

_______ ________ can be utilized to force the returning tea out of their normal crosscourt returns, thus breaking their rhythm

Answer 29

Australian Doubles

Question 30

It is ____ recommended to try Australian Doubles on second serves as wells as on first serves

Answer 30

not

Question 31

The server’s partner should not take a position at or just behind the _______ ___ during the serve

Answer 31

service line

Question 32

On a _________, one takes the racquet back with a turn his/her shoulders then the arm

Answer 32

groundstroke

Question 33

On the __________ of a forehand volley, the racquet should not be taken back beyond the hitting shoulder

Answer 33

backswing

Question 34

If the ball lands in the ____ ____/_______ ____, rush to the ne. You are now looking to finish the point in one or two hits

Answer 34

put-away/attack zone

Question 35

When a ball lands in _______ ___, you can now be more aggressive

Answer 35

transition zone

Question 36

Balls in the __________ ____ are simply too deep to approach the net, hit winners, or hit angled touch shots. You must be content to rally with depth for percentage play

Answer 36

maneuvering zone

Question 37

For balls landing in the ______ ___, you must adopt a defensive mindset. Remain calm and get the ball back into play

Answer 37

defensive zone