Tennis Skills Assessment

What is the correct grip for a forehand stroke in tennis?

• Continental grip

• Eastern forehand grip

• Western grip

• Two-handed grip

When executing a backhand stroke with two hands, where should your dominant hand be placed?

• At the bottom of the handle

• In the middle of the handle

• At the top of the handle

• The dominant hand should not be used in a two-handed backhand

What is the primary goal of good footwork in tennis?

• To increase the power of your shots

• To improve your balance and reach

• To intimidate your opponent

• To reduce the need for running

In tennis scoring, what does the term "love" mean?

• 15 points

• 30 points

• 40 points

• 0 points

What is the correct position to stand when serving in a tennis match?

• Behind the baseline, near the center mark

• Inside the baseline, near the center mark

• Behind the baseline, near the singles sideline

• Inside the baseline, near the doubles sideline

Which of the following is NOT allowed in a legal tennis serve?

• Tossing the ball into the air

• Jumping while hitting the serve

• Touching the baseline with your feet before hitting the ball

• Serving diagonally across the net

What is the term used when the score is 40-40 in a game?

• Advantage

• Deuce

• Tiebreak

• Love

How many points do you need to win a standard tiebreak?

• 6

• 7

• 10

• 12

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What is considered a fault in tennis?

• Hitting the ball into the net on the serve

• Winning a point

• Hitting the ball twice in a row

• Running around the net post to hit the ball

Which of the following is NOT a part of tennis etiquette?

• Shaking hands with your opponent after the match

• Yelling at the umpire for a perceived wrong call

• Waiting for the point to finish on the adjacent court before serving

• Picking up balls from your court to avoid tripping hazards