5 Fundamentals TEST Flashcards
1
Q
Impact point Groundstrokes
A
- On Center of strings
- At waist height
- Slightly out in front of body
- At a comfortable distance away from body
2
Q
Impact point Serve…
A
- On Center of strings
- Extended arm
- Slightly out in front of body
- 1 o’clock
3
Q
Impact point Volley…
A
- On Center of strings
- At chest height
- Slightly out and in front of the body
- At a comfortable distance from body
4
Q
Set-up Groundstrokes…
A
- Get sideways by turning your feet, body and racquet
- Move to proper location with balance
- Before the ball bounces on your side
5
Q
Set-up Serve…
A
- Stand sideways behind the baseline
- Get into “trophy position” before ball comes down
- Toss the ball up and in front (1 o’clock)
6
Q
Set-up Volley…
A
- Step out (w/ right foot if ball comes to BH, and with left foot if ball comes to FH)
- Prepare the racquet just behind the impact point (by making a slight shoulder turn on BH and a sideways turn on FH side)
- On BH side, hold and prepare the racquet with NON-dominant hand
- Prepare BEFORE the oncoming ball crosses the net
- Ensure step/catch/step ???
7
Q
Hitting Zone Groundstrokes…
A
- Extend the racquet face towards the target for as long as possible
- Maintain a stable and laid back wrist at contact
8
Q
Hitting Zone Serve…
A
- ‘Throw’ the racquet face up at the ball and towards the target (show throwing motion too)
- Use shoulder rotation and forearm pronation (rotate forearm outward)
9
Q
Hitting Zone Volley…
A
- Create and maintain a ‘catching’ action to ensure the racquet faces the target before and after hitting the ball
- Keep a stable racquet face before and after hitting the ball
10
Q
Groundstrokes Grip
A
FH: 3rd bevel for forehand (eastern grip)
BH: (1 Hand) Continental
(2 Hand) Bottom hand = Continental grip
-Top hand = Eastern grip
11
Q
Groundstroke Recovery
A
- Shuffle
- Crossover
- Run
BEFORE THE BALL BOUNCES ON OTHER SIDE
12
Q
5 Fundamentals
A
- grip
- set-up
- impact point
- hitting zone
- recovery
