Tennis Flashcards
What is the most effective form of technology to help a tennis player increase their reaction time?
B A T A K light board – tests reaction time
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?
Watch a video and analyze their swing
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?
Hitting too late
What is called out when a game score is 40–40?
Deuce
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?
15–30
Name 3 precautions to take when practicing in extreme heat
Drink water every 10–20 minutes. Have fluid replacement easily accessible, consume water every 2 to 3 hours before exercising
How is a winner of a set determined in tennis?
Winner must have 2 game advantage after winning 6 games
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?
Tennis
What is the most common overuse injury of the elbow called?
Tendonitis
What skill–related components of fitness going tennis player work on if they are getting to the ball a few seconds late?
Reaction-time
What is the proper stance for returning a serve?
Feet shoulder-width apart, weight on balls of feet, knees bent and back
How can a person generate more speed and force behind the ball on their server?
Uncoil the body as the ball contacts the racket
What is the most important factor generating the proper force when serving a tennis ball?
Rotation of trunk
What strategy should a tennis player use if their opponent retreats to the far left base line to return a shot?
A smash to the right front court
What shot in tennis sends the ball in a high arc over the opponent’s head?
A lob
During a tennis game, when is it best to use a deep shot?
When your opponent is at the net
what is the best strategy for returning a volley
Hit a long shot to the base line
What behavior is expected at the end of a tennis Match?
Players meet at the net and shake hands
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?
Replay the point
A person is beginning tennis lessons. What safety equipment should be considered first
Athletic footwear
Name 3 things you should wear when practicing in extreme UV conditions
Use sunscreen, wear light clothing, wear a hat
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?
Drink plenty of water before and after the event
What form of technology can you use to keep heart rate in the target heart rate zone?
Heartrate monitor
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
Watch a video of themselves