2015 Usta Test
REQUIRED WEB SITE TEST MUST BE COMPLETED AND PASSED BEFORE ATTENDING CLASS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * Questions on this test will appear in a different order as they appear on the study (pdf) version. 2015 USTA BASIC TEST INSTRUCTIONS This test has been written from the USTA Tournament Regulations and the Rules of Tennis. As an OPEN BOOK TEST, it is designed for you to answer questions, and to become familiar with Friend at Court. There are 80 questions. All questions have short multiple choice, or True and False answers. Your answers are limited
- 1.Where should the single sticks be placed?
- A.
A. 3 ft. from the outer edge of the singles side line, on opposite sides of the
- B.
B. 3 ft. from the outer edge of the singles side line, on the same side of the net
- C.
C. 3 ft. from the inside edge of the singles side line, on opposite sides of the net
- 2.Player A hits a rally shot into the net and then says, “The ball was out.” Decision?
- A.
A. Player A wins the point
- B.
B. Replay the point
- C.
C. Player B wins the point
- 3.The doubt created by doubles partners disagreeing on “in” or “out” means the ball should be called good.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 4.Reversed “out” calls, made immediately, result in a replay of the point.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 5.Before making a call a player may request help from my opponent, asking “how did you see it?” However, I still can make my own call of “in” or “out.”
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 6.A player who declines to warm-up his opponent is subject to the PPS
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 7.The time it takes to clear a ball coming on court between 1st and 2nd serve is generally not sufficient time to warrant a 1st serve.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 8.In doubles, the Receiver’s partner must call the service line, and the Receiver must call the sideline.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 9.A player who claims a hindrance must stop play:
- A.
A. At the end of the point
- B.
B. Immediately
- C.
C. Anytime during the point
- 10.Player A has made several questionable calls. Player B leaves the court to find an official, who cannot immediately come to court. Player B must return to court and continue play until the official arrives.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 11.A player breaks his racket at the end of the 1st set. The player is:
- A.
A. Allowed “reasonable time” to replace his racket
- B.
B. Not allowed to leave the court
- C.
C, Allowed to leave the court to replace his racket, but must be ready to play in 120 seconds
- 12.A player grunts loudly every time when hitting the ball. His opponent does not complain, but a player on an adjacent court does complain. Decision?
- A.
A. Do nothing
- B.
B. Issue a Code Violation, Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- C.
C. Caution the grunting player that future grunting may result in a Code Violation
- 13.A player grunts loudly every time when hitting the ball. His opponent does not complain, only the parent of the non-grunting player. Decision?
- A.
A. Do nothing
- B.
B. Issue a Code Violation, Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- C.
C. Caution the player about grunting
- 14.When a ball is not in play, a player must honor an opponent’s request to move a ball from the court or near the playing area.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 15.Player A, after hitting an overhead “sitter” near the net, loses his racket. It flies over the net hitting his opponent, Player B, who cannot continue play after a full MTO. Who wins the match?
- A.
Player A
- B.
Player B
- 16.The PPS is optional in Adult and Senior Divisions of Red, Orange and Green Tennis.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 17.64. Red, Orange and Green Ball Tennis is designed only for 10 and under youth.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 18.The PPS is not used in Red Ball Tennis, but may be used in Orange .
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 19.Orange Ball Tennis uses No-Ad scoring only.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 20.Green ball Tennis shall use USTA authorized scoring and draw formats, including those listed in Reg. VI.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 21.Adult and Senior Orange Ball Tennis shall use which of the following formats:
- A.
A. 1 Short Set, or best of 3 Short sets, or Timed Matches
- B.
B. Best of 5 Short Sets, or Match Tiebreaks, or 1 tiebreak set
- C.
C. 1 tiebreak set, or Timed Matches, or 1 advantage set
- 22.Which of the following is an approved format for Red Ball Tennis:
- A.
A. One tiebreak game
- B.
B. Best of 3 tiebreak games
- C.
C. Timed matches
- D.
D. All the above
- 23.A diabetic player is allowed to check his blood sugar during a match and administer an injection of insulin.
- A.
A. True
- B.
B. False
- 24.Player A is receiving an MTO. His opponent goes to the fence and begins talking with his coach. Tell him:
- A.
A. He may talk with his coach off court
- B.
B. He may talk with his coach until the MTO ends
- C.
C. He may not receive coaching during the MTO
- 25.A player sprains her wrist during the warm-up and is given an MTO. She re-injures the wrist during the match. Decision?
- A.
A. Treatment only on change-overs
- B.
B. Allow the MTO
- C.
C. Allow treatment, with Time Violations accruing
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