Basics Flashcards
Let
When the ball hits the net and falls to the other side and needs to be served again
Ace
A legal serve that is not touched by the receiver
Fault
An invalid service attempt
Double Fault
Failure to hit either of two servers in play
Deuce
When the players have equal scores
Winner
A shot that wins a point
Error
A shot that fails to cross the net or lands out of the court, resulting in the loss of a point
Server
The player whose turn it is to serve
Receiver
The player who receives a serve
Rally
An extended exchange of shots between players
Volley
A shot on which the ball is hit before it bounces
Groundstroke
Hitting the ball after it has bounced
Grips
Eastern Forehand
Western
Continental
Australian
Points
0-Love 15 30 40 Game point
Scoring
4 points to win a GAME
6 Games to win a SET
Majority of sets win a MATCH