If you notice your opponent is a strong hitter of volleys, you should:

Play the ball as deep as possible, Consider lobbing the ball when he/she approaches

What should you do if a ball rolls on your court while playing a point?

Call a let and replay the point

A strong first serve allows a player to:

Dictate the pace of the point, Demoralize his opponent

Shots low to the net require:

Lowering your center of gravity to compensate

Any line call you are unsure of should:

Go to your opponent. Do the classy thing.

Players change ends when:

They finish the first, third, and remaining odd games.

Which of the following actions is considered poor form?

Serving before a receiver is ready

In doubles, it is important to:

Get both players to the net whenever possible

When playing defensively, it is best to:

Try to hit the ball deep, and high if necessary

If a ball touches a permanent fixture after it has hit the correct court, what happens?

The player who hit the ball wins the point

A player who is injured must:

Wait for a few minutes for an athletic trainer

If at any point, you feel dehydrated, disoriented, or injured, you should:

Call a coach over to suspend play

One of the most challenging mental aspects of tennis is:

Learning to forget about frustrating points

The key to stroke consistency is:

To practice techniques as often as possible

In a tie-break game, the first serve is served from:

The right half of the court (Deuce)

Which of these is a rule violation?

Hitting a shot before the ball crosses your side of the net

Playing defensively and extending points increases the chance that:

Your opponent can make an unforced error, especially novices

Which of the following results in a foot fault?

Touching the baseline with either foot

The best way to treat the pre-match warm up is:

As 10 minutes for varied strokes and observing the opponent.

Which strategy most improves the consistency of volleys?

Maintaining eye contact with the ball

A shot's spin is generated from:

Wrist movement, The angle of the follow through

The reason to use spin on your serve is so that you might:

Increase the rate of descent while not compromising speed

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1
Who has won the most major titles?
Boris Becker
Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
2
The video below displays:
A ruthless will to win
Great Sportsmanship
Accurate umpiring
Questionable sportsmanship
3
If you notice your opponent is a strong hitter of volleys, you should:
Play the ball as deep as possible
Consider lobbing the ball when he/she approaches
Concede the match and throw your racquet
Use spin when you hit your approach shots
4
Whose responsibility is it to call out a score audibly before each point?
The server
The receiver
The coach
The line judge
5
The advantage of using an extra hand on your backhand is primarily one of:
Control
Spin
It gives a mental edge
Fluidity
6
What should you do if a ball rolls on your court while playing a point?
Keep playing the point---you would have won anyway.
Pick up the ball mid-point and continue the point
Call a let and replay the point
Surrender the point to your opponent
7
A shot's power is generated from:
(b) The wrist
(a) The legs
(c) The follow through
(d) a and c
8
A strong first serve allows a player to:
Push his opponent out wide every time
Dictate the pace of the point
Demoralize his opponent
Open himself to winners from his opponent
9
Shots low to the net require:
Lowering your center of gravity to compensate
A full swing when close to the net
Slice to buy the returner time
Slow, methodical racquet movement
10
The standard match for varsity players in IHSAA is:
One six game set
A best of five sets
An 8 game Pro-set
A best of three sets
11
Which current player has won the most women's major titles?
Venus Williams
Steffi Graf
Serena Williams
Sam Stosure
12
Players who struggle to find consistent ground strokes should start by:
Keeping their eye on their opponents
Slowing down their swings
Applying more spin
Speeding up their swings
13
If a match should go to a third set, the players have:
The players can decide to end the match in a tiebreak.
5 minutes to get water
A 10 minute break to regroup
They must continue to play with a 2 minute changeover
14
Any line call you are unsure of should:
Be decided by both coaches after conferencing.
Go to your opponent. Do the classy thing.
Be decided by a coach.
Go to you. We're here to win at all costs, afterall.
15
Players change ends when:
They finish a set only
At the end of even games in a set
At the end of every game
They finish the first, third, and remaining odd games.
16
A ball that is 99% out and 1% on the line is:
Still considered out
Still considered in
Merits a replay of the point
I don't know, I'm bored Mr. T
17
Which of the following actions is considered poor form?
Rocking back and forth on one's heels when returning
Rolling one's eyes after a tough point
Serving before a receiver is ready
Asking an opponent to discuss a questionable shot
18
Which of the following will NOT cost you a point penalty?
Foul Language
Exasperated sighing
Racquet abuse
Ball abuse
19
In doubles, it is important to:
Achieve at least 50% conversion on your first serve
Try to hit a passing shot on your return
Get both players to the net whenever possible
Only support your teammate after winning a point
20
The best time to call a coach over for advice is:
In between points
At the end of a set
Just before each serve
During a changeover
21
BONUS: Identify the player below
Steffi Graf
Lindsey Davenport
Monica Celes
Ron Swanson
22
The best time to cheer for an opponent is:
After a point
After a match
Only when your teammate is winning
During each point
23
Shouting something out when the ball is not on your side of the court is considered:
Allowed on most points
A good strategy
Only to be used in key points
A verbal hindrance
24
When playing defensively, it is best to:
Use as much spin as possible
Try to hit a winner at every opportunity
Try to hit the ball deep, and high if necessary
Hit passing shots whenever possible
25
BONUS: What is the high temperature for today in Mishawaka?
62
55
42
66
26
Players should aim to make contact with the ball:
Just above the knees
Just above the waist
Just below the neckline
As low as possible without your racquet touching the ground
27
The standard match format for JV players in IHSAA events is:
One 8 game pro set
One six game set
Two 8 game pro sets
One four game set
28
BONUS: In what year was Marian High School founded?
1955
1960
1964
1970
29
When you see an opponent's back, you should:
Try to lob the opponent
Try to hit a drop shot
Go to the net
Remain at the base line
30
T/F: A server is allowed to stand in the doubles alley when serving during a match.
True
False
31
If a ball touches a permanent fixture after it has hit the correct court, what happens?
The player who hit the ball wins the point
The point is replayed
A line judge must step in to call the point
The players conference to see who should win the point
32
A player who is injured must:
Forfeit the match immediately
Call in a reserve player immediately
Try to play through the pain.
Wait for a few minutes for an athletic trainer
33
A low tension on your racquet strings will give you more:
Leeway for error
Spin
Power
Fatigue when hitting
34
If at any point, you feel dehydrated, disoriented, or injured, you should:
Wait until the end of the set to speak up
Tell the opponent you just need a minute to gather yourself
Call a coach over to suspend play
Try to play through the pain
35
One of the most challenging mental aspects of tennis is:
Learning to forget about frustrating points
Gauging your opponent's weaknesses
Showing good sportsmanship
Supporting your teammates
36
The key to stroke consistency is:
To review videos and lectures of techniques.
To consult with experts above all else
To practice techniques as often as possible
To read the USTA Friend at Court packet
37
In a tie-break game, the first serve is served from:
The left half of the court (Ad)
The right half of the court (Deuce)
The direct middle of the court
2 feet behind the line
38
Which of these is a rule violation?
Asking the opponent for clarification about the score.
Hitting a shot before the ball crosses your side of the net
Hitting a groundstroke to the side of the net that lands in.
Feet leaving the ground on a serve
39
Playing defensively and extending points increases the chance that:
People will get bored of your match
Your opponent will give up
Your opponent can make an unforced error, especially novices
Your opponent will start using more backspin
40
Which of these is NOT a standard procedure for IHSAA tennis?
Giving benefit of the doubt on close calls to the opponent
Players settling disputes on their own
A 3-strike rule for swearing
Servers calling out scores
41
Which of the following results in a foot fault?
Using reverse spin on your serve
Leaving the ground with either foot during the serve
Grunting while serving
Touching the baseline with either foot
42
The best way to treat the pre-match warm up is:
As a couple minutes to focus on your serve
As 10 minutes for varied strokes and observing the opponent.
As a general waste of time. You've already got this.
As time to meditate
43
Which strategy most improves the consistency of volleys?
Maintaining eye contact with the ball
Keeping a low center of gravity
Using two hands on both sides
Using a half-swing
44
T/F: Before the modern tennis era, Wilson balls used to be white.
False
True
45
The amount of ball tosses you get before your serve is:
Limited to 2
Limited to 1
Limited to the opponent's discretion
Unlimited
46
BONUS: Identify the player below.
Roger Federer
Andre Agassi
Pete Sampras
Boris Becker
47
BONUS: Identify the player below:
Roger Federer
Sam Querrey
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic
48
What should you make sure you have before each match?
A bottle of water or gatorade
A positive attitude
All of the above
A fresh can of balls
49
A shot's spin is generated from:
Wrist movement
The angle of the follow through
Leg movement
The angle of the player's head
50
The reason to use spin on your serve is so that you might:
Trick your opponent into expecting an easier shot
Increase the rate of descent while not compromising speed
Achieve a flat shot to keep the ball low
Achieve backspin to force your opponent up

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