Tennis Flashcards
The fundamental stroke in tennis
Forehand stroke
Handshake grip most popular
Eastern grip
The second most important stroke in tennis
Backhand stroke
Method of putting the ball in play
The service stroke
All strokes that are made before the ball hits the ground
Volley
Stroke used to return a lob similar to that used for service
The smash
One that is lifted high into the air above the reach of a net-playing opponent so it lands near the baseline
Lob shot
To score a service ace shot which eludes the receiver
Ace
The end boundaries of the court
Baseline
In general an even score
Deuce
In general usually denoting a service failure
Fault
A served ball which strikes the top of the net and falls into the proper service court
Let
No score
Love
Two out of three or three out of five sets
Match
A prolonged exchange of strokes
Rally
The first player to win six games wins the set winning by at least two games
Set
What are the two games of tennis
Singles game and doubles game
What is a singles game
Two participants one individual opposing the other
What is a doubles game
Four participants two individuals teaming up to compete against another team of two
How does the doubles court differ from the singles court
The doubles court is 9 feet wider than the singles court, having a 4 1/2 foot alley on each side of the singles court
To start the game where does the server stand
Just behind the baseline to the right of the center service line
Where must the server hit the ball
In his opponents right service court
How many chances does the server have to put the ball into play
Two
Whenever a point is scored what does the server do
Alternates between the left and right’s service courts
