Tennis

Question 1

What is the most effective form of technology to help a tennis player increase their reaction time?

Answer 1

B A T A K light board – tests reaction time

Question 2

How can a tennis player who has elbow and wrist pain after 3 weeks of practice identify and correct the mechanical errors in her swing that is causing the pain?

Answer 2

Watch a video and analyze their swing

Question 3

What mechanical error may cause the ball to land out of bounds on the right side of the court from a player with a right handed forehand?

Answer 3

Hitting too late

Question 4

What is called out when a game score is 40–40?

Answer 4

Deuce

Question 5

In a tennis game the server has won 1 point and the receiver has won 2 points, what score is called out before the next serve?

Answer 5

15–30

Question 6

Name 3 precautions to take when practicing in extreme heat

Answer 6

Drink water every 10–20 minutes. Have fluid replacement easily accessible, consume water every 2 to 3 hours before exercising

Question 7

How is a winner of a set determined in tennis?

Answer 7

Winner must have 2 game advantage after winning 6 games

Question 8

If a person exhibits high levels of agility and flexibility and does not like contact sports, what activity might be suggested for them to participate in?

Answer 8

Tennis

Question 9

What is the most common overuse injury of the elbow called?

Answer 9

Tendonitis

Question 10

What skill–related components of fitness going tennis player work on if they are getting to the ball a few seconds late?

Answer 10

Reaction-time

Question 11

What is the proper stance for returning a serve?

Answer 11

Feet shoulder-width apart, weight on balls of feet, knees bent and back

Question 12

How can a person generate more speed and force behind the ball on their server?

Answer 12

Uncoil the body as the ball contacts the racket

Question 13

What is the most important factor generating the proper force when serving a tennis ball?

Answer 13

Rotation of trunk

Question 14

What strategy should a tennis player use if their opponent retreats to the far left base line to return a shot?

Answer 14

A smash to the right front court

Question 15

What shot in tennis sends the ball in a high arc over the opponent’s head?

Answer 15

A lob

Question 16

During a tennis game, when is it best to use a deep shot?

Answer 16

When your opponent is at the net

Question 17

what is the best strategy for returning a volley

Answer 17

Hit a long shot to the base line

Question 18

What behavior is expected at the end of a tennis Match?

Answer 18

Players meet at the net and shake hands

Question 19

During during a game you call an opponents shot out. The opponent argues that the ball was in. You were not 100% sure if the ball was out or not. What should you do?

Answer 19

Replay the point

Question 20

A person is beginning tennis lessons. What safety equipment should be considered first

Answer 20

Athletic footwear

Question 21

Name 3 things you should wear when practicing in extreme UV conditions

Answer 21

Use sunscreen, wear light clothing, wear a hat

Question 22

You are preparing for a tennis match where the temp. will be in the mid 90s and high humidity. What should you do to prevent dehydrating?

Answer 22

Drink plenty of water before and after the event

Question 23

What form of technology can you use to keep heart rate in the target heart rate zone?

Answer 23

Heartrate monitor

Question 24

A person is practicing their forehand and noticed they keep hitting the ball too high. What is the best way to identify and correct any mechanical errors

Answer 24

Watch a video of themselves

Question 25

You are playing a game of tennis and your score the first 3 points of the game, what score do you call out before your next serve

Answer 25

40- love

Question 26

In doubles, what game in a set does he server of the first game serve again?

Answer 26

5th

Question 27

During a rally, your shot hits the nets and falls into the opponents court and your opponent cannot return the ball, who wins the point?

Answer 27

You do

Question 28

Jack and Bob are playing tennis, the score is tied at 5 games each. What would it take for Jack to win the set?

Answer 28

Jack has to win 2 games while Bob doesn’t win any

Question 29

What injury most associated with a racquet sport?

Answer 29

Tennis elbow

Question 30

What health-related components of fitness should a tennis player work on to avoid their arms becoming tired and sore half-way through practice?

Answer 30

Muscular endurance

Question 31

What adjustment should a person make if they are frequently foot-faulting?

Answer 31

Serve further back from the baseline

Question 32

What is the first component of the serve a person should work on to improve their game?

Answer 32

Body position sideways with tossing arm towards the net

Question 33

While playing tennis, a person is constantly serving the ball deep outside the opponents service box. What is one thing they can work on to change the serve into the service box?

Answer 33

Change the spin on the tennis ball with the racquet

Question 34

You are playing at tennis match and you notice your opponent is having a hard time getting to and playing the net. How can you take advance this situation?

Answer 34

Decrease the force of your shot

Question 35

What is the best time to hit a deep baseline shot when playing tennis?

Answer 35

When your opponent is at the net.

Question 36

In what sport is a backhand motion used.

Answer 36

Tennis.

Question 37

If your opponent has won points using an overhead smash.what shot should you avoid using?

Answer 37

A lob shot

Question 38

What tennis racquet grip causes the ball to come off flat without much topspin?

Answer 38

Easter forehand grip.

Question 39

What is the best example of sportsmanship in tennis.

Answer 39

Waiting to serve until your opponent is ready.

Question 40

While playing tennis you hit a shot that hits the line and your opponent calls it out. What is the appropriate way for your respond?

Answer 40

Explain the rules to your opponent.