Quiz: Test Yourself To Know More About Tennis!

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1.

What choice is given the winner of the toss?
- A.
  
  A. sides of the court
- B.
  
  B. serving, receiving, or sides of the court
- C.
  
  C. the number of games to be played in each set
- D.
  
  D. serving or receiving
2.

The server serves before the receiver is ready, and the receiver does not attempt to return the serve. What is the decision?
- A.
  
  A. A point is awarded to the receiver.
- B.
  
  B. A fault is called
- C.
  
  C. A point is awarded to the server.
- D.
  
  D. A let is called.
3.

What is the decision when the server tosses the ball up and catches it instead of striking at it?
- A.
  
  A. A let shall be called
- B.
  
  B. The server may try again without penalty
- C.
  
  C. A fault shall be called
- D.
  
  D. The server may try again; but if the same action is repeated, a fault occurs.
4.

Which of the following is a foot fault?
- A.
  
  A. The server steps over the baseline just before the served ball crosses the net
- B.
  
  B. None of these.
- C.
  
  C. The server's feet are both off the ground when the ball is struck
- D.
  
  D. The server steps over the baseline before the racket strikes the ball
5.

Where should the service be made when the score is 40-love?
- A.
  
  A. from the left side of the court
- B.
  
  B. from either side, depending upon the side from which the last service was made
- C.
  
  C. from the right side of the court
- D.
  
  D. from either side, depending upon the side from which the game was started
6.

When is a ball considered out?
- A.
  
  A. when it hits any part of the line
- B.
  
  B. when it hits completely outside the line
- C.
  
  C. when it hits just the back edge of the line
- D.
  
  D. when it hits more off than on the line
7.

What is the meaning of the term "ace"?
- A.
  
  A. The receiver was unable to return a good service
- B.
  
  B. The receiver was unable to contact a good service
- C.
  
  C. The first serve was a good service
- D.
  
  D. The server won the point
8.

What term refers to a point that must be replayed?
- A.
  
  A. fault
- B.
  
  B. deuce
- C.
  
  C. let
- D.
  
  D. net ball
9.

What should the receiver do if he or she is unable to determine whether a ball is good or just outside?
- A.
  
  A. call the ball good
- B.
  
  B. ask the server to replay the point
- C.
  
  C. ask the server to make a decision
- D.
  
  D. call a fault
10.

What is the score when the receiver wins the next point after deuce?
- A.
  
  A. 30-40
- B.
  
  B. advantage out
- C.
  
  C. advantage in
- D.
  
  D. 40-30
11.

Using the traditional scoring system, when is a game completed?
- A.
  
  A. when a total of 4 points has been played
- B.
  
  B. when both sides win 5 points
- C.
  
  C. when one player has won 4 points and the other opponent has not more than 2 points
- D.
  
  D. when one player has won 4 points and the other opponent has won 3 points
12.

Which of the following scores is a completed set?
- A.
  
  A. 4-2
- B.
  
  B. 9-8
- C.
  
  C. 6-4
- D.
  
  D. 6-5
13.

During play, the server struck at a ball and missed it; the ball landed outside the baseline. What is the ruling?
- A.
  
  A. let
- B.
  
  B. point for the serving side
- C.
  
  C. point for the receiving side
- D.
  
  D. fault
14.

If, in the first game, the server has 3 points and the receiver has 2 points, what should the score be?
- A.
  
  A. 40-30
- B.
  
  B. 15-40
- C.
  
  C. 30-40
- D.
  
  D. 30-15
15.

Which of the following scores would indicate that you are serving into the left service court?
- A.
  
  A. 30-15
- B.
  
  B. All of these
- C.
  
  C. 40-love
- D.
  
  D. 40-30
16.

If you should step on the line just after you hit the ball on the second serve, what should the result be?
- A.
  
  A. You should lose the point.
- B.
  
  B. Re-serve
- C.
  
  C. Your opponent should lose the point
- D.
  
  D. Play continues
17.

How often should players change sides of the net during a set?
- A.
  
  A. after every two games
- B.
  
  B. after the second game, then every game
- C.
  
  C. after the first game, then every two games
- D.
  
  D. after every game
18.

With the games at 5-3, in your opponent's favor, how many more games must you win in order to win the set?
- A.
  
  A. 5
- B.
  
  B. 4
- C.
  
  C. 3
- D.
  
  D. 6
19.

Which of the following is considered a poor practice of tennis etiquette?
- A.
  
  A. throwing your racket in a flare of temper
- B.
  
  B. observing the foot fault rule
- C.
  
  C. keeping score accurately
20.

Which of the following is considered good tennis etiquette?
- A.
  
  A. for the server to call the score before serving
- B.
  
  B. All of these
- C.
  
  C. to return balls belonging to another court
- D.
  
  D. before you play, greet your opponent
21.

Which of the following shots is good for returning serves in doubles?
- A.
  
  A. a crosscourt shot at the server's feet
- B.
  
  B. a shot at the net player
- C.
  
  C. a short lob
- D.
  
  D. a dropshot
22.

When rushing the net, which of the following is most important in making the first volley?
- A.
  
  A. run forward, stop and get set, volley, then back up to the service line
- B.
  
  B. hit it on the run, then back up and stop
- C.
  
  C. run forward, stop and get set, volley, then move forward
- D.
  
  D. hit it on the run in order to get into good net position as quickly as possible
23.

What is the usual position of a good player waiting to receive service?
- A.
  
  A. outside the alley, a step or two nearer to the net than the baseline
- B.
  
  B. near the baseline, outside the singles sideline
- C.
  
  C. on the service line
- D.
  
  D. slightly behind the baseline, with the outside foot on the inside alley T
24.

In singles, after each stroke made from the baseline, how should the player position himself?
- A.
  
  A. between the service line and the baseline
- B.
  
  B. near the service line
- C.
  
  C. directly behind the left side of the court
- D.
  
  D. on a line that bisects the angle of the opponent's possible return, one foot behind the baseline
25.

In doubles competition, when one partner is serving, what is the correct net position for the other partner?
- A.
  
  A. one foot from the net
- B.
  
  B. 5-8 feet from the net and in the alley
- C.
  
  C. 10 feet from the net and 2 feet from the alley
- D.
  
  D. 18 feet from the net