Tt

Question 1

TT: Serve

Answer 1

Shot used to start each point — must land in diagonal service box

Question 2

TT: Forehand

Answer 2

A groundstroke hit on the dominant side of the body

Question 3

TT: Backhand

Answer 3

A groundstroke hit on the non-dominant side of the body

Question 4

TT: Volley

Answer 4

A shot hit before the ball bounces, usually near the net

Question 5

TT: Lob

Answer 5

A high-arching shot meant to go over the opponent’s head

Question 6

TT: Smash

Answer 6

A powerful overhead shot hit downward, like a serve

Question 7

TT: Let

Answer 7

A serve that hits the net but lands in the correct service box — replayed

Question 8

TT: Love

Answer 8

Term meaning zero in tennis scoring

Question 9

TT: Deuce

Answer 9

When both players have 40 — must win by 2 points

Question 10

TT: Advantage

Answer 10

The point after deuce; “Advantage in” or “Advantage out”

Question 11

TT: Game

Answer 11

Won by the first player to win 4 points and lead by at least 2

Question 12

TT: Set

Answer 12

A group of games — usually first to 6 games, win by 2

Question 13

TT: Match

Answer 13

Best of 3 or 5 sets

Question 14

TT: Tennis etiquette

Answer 14

Includes honesty in line calls, shaking hands, and respect for opponents