Tennis Flashcards

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

A

B A T A K light board – tests reaction time

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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?

A

Watch a video and analyze their swing

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3
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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?

A

Hitting too late

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4
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What is called out when a game score is 40–40?

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Deuce

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5
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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?

A

15–30

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Name 3 precautions to take when practicing in extreme heat

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

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7
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How is a winner of a set determined in tennis?

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Winner must have 2 game advantage after winning 6 games

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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?

A

Tennis

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9
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What is the most common overuse injury of the elbow called?

A

Tendonitis

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10
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What skill–related components of fitness going tennis player work on if they are getting to the ball a few seconds late?

A

Reaction-time

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What is the proper stance for returning a serve?

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

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

A

Uncoil the body as the ball contacts the racket

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

A

Rotation of trunk

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14
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What strategy should a tennis player use if their opponent retreats to the far left base line to return a shot?

A

A smash to the right front court

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15
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What shot in tennis sends the ball in a high arc over the opponent’s head?

A

A lob

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16
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During a tennis game, when is it best to use a deep shot?

A

When your opponent is at the net

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17
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what is the best strategy for returning a volley

A

Hit a long shot to the base line

18
Q

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

A

Players meet at the net and shake hands

19
Q

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?

A

Replay the point

20
Q

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

A

Athletic footwear

21
Q

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

A

Use sunscreen, wear light clothing, wear a hat

22
Q

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?

A

Drink plenty of water before and after the event

23
Q

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

A

Heartrate monitor

24
Q

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

A

Watch a video of themselves

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
40- love
26
In doubles, what game in a set does he server of the first game serve again?
5th
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?
You do
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?
Jack has to win 2 games while Bob doesn't win any
29
What injury most associated with a racquet sport?
Tennis elbow
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?
Muscular endurance
31
What adjustment should a person make if they are frequently foot-faulting?
Serve further back from the baseline
32
What is the first component of the serve a person should work on to improve their game?
Body position sideways with tossing arm towards the net
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?
Change the spin on the tennis ball with the racquet
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?
Decrease the force of your shot
35
What is the best time to hit a deep baseline shot when playing tennis?
When your opponent is at the net.
36
In what sport is a backhand motion used.
Tennis.
37
If your opponent has won points using an overhead smash.what shot should you avoid using?
A lob shot
38
What tennis racquet grip causes the ball to come off flat without much topspin?
Easter forehand grip.
39
What is the best example of sportsmanship in tennis.
Waiting to serve until your opponent is ready.
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?
Explain the rules to your opponent.