Tennis File Flashcards
What is the most effective form of technology to help a tennis player increase their reaction time
BATAK 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 their swing that is causing the pain?
Watch a video and analyze there 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 to late
Name 3 precautions to take when practicing in extreme heat
Drink water every 10 to 20 minutes, have fluid replacement acceptable, consume
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
How is a winner of a set determined in tennis
Winner must have a two game advantage after winning 6 games
If a person exhibits high levels of agility and flexibility and does not like contacts 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 component of fitness can a 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, knees bent, back straight
How can a person generate more speed and force behind the ball on their server
Uncoil the body as the ball contacts the racquet
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 is there 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 opponents 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 lob shot to the baseline
What behavior is expected at the end of a tennis match
Players meet at the net and shake hands
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 is 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
Sunscreen, light clothing, hat
You are preparing for a tennis match where the temperature will be in the mid 90s and high humidity, what should you do to prevent dehydration
Drink a lot of water before and after
What form of technology can you use to keep your heart rate in the target heart rate zone
Heart rate monitor
A person is practicing their forehand and notice they keep hitting the ball to high. What is the best way to identify and correct any mechanical errors
Watch video
You are playing a game of tennis and you score the first 3 points of the game, what score do you call out before your next serve
40 love
In doubles, what game in a set does the server of the first game serve again
5th
During a rally, your shot hits the net and falls into the opponents court and your opponent cannot return the ball, who wins the point
You do
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 wins 2, Bob when’s nothing
What injury most associated with a racquet sport
Tennis elbow
What health related component of fitness should a tennis player work on to avoid their arms becoming tired and sore halfway through practice
Muscular endurance
What adjustment should a person make if they are frequently foot faulting
Serve further back from the baseline
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
While playing tennis, a person is constantly serving the ball deep outside the opponents service box. What is the one thing they can work on to change the serve into the service box
Change the spin on the tennis ball with the racket
You are playing a tennis match and you notice your opponent is having a hard time getting to and playing the net. How can you take advantage of the situation
Decrease the force you shot
What is the best time to hit a deep baseline shot when playing tennis
When your opponent is at the net
In what sport is a back hand motion used
Tennis
If your opponent has won points using and overhead smash, what shot should you avoid using?
A lob shot
What tennis racket grip causes the ball to come off flat without much toss spin
Eastern forehand grip
What is the best example of sportsmanship in tennis
Waiting to serve tell when your opponent is ready
While playing tennis you hit a shot that hits the line in your opponent calls it out. What is the appropriate way for you to respond
Explain the rules to your opponent
