Master Tennis Basics: Strokes and Footwork for Beginners

Question 1

A flat serve in tennis is best described as having which combination of trajectory and pace?

Accepted Answer

Low trajectory, high pace

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High trajectory, slow pace

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Medium trajectory, medium pace

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High trajectory, high pace

Question 2

When approaching the net, which stroke is most appropriate, and what footwork adjustments are recommended?

Accepted Answer

Volley with quick side steps and balanced stance

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Forehand with small, quick steps

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Backhand with sideways shuffling

Question 3

When receiving a serve, the ideal stance involves:

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, balanced, eyes focused on the server

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Weight on the back foot, staggered feet

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Knees slightly bent, parallel feet

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Racquet held high, feet turned inward

Question 4

A backhand volley is typically used when the ball is:

Accepted Answer

Bouncing high and close to the net

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Bouncing low and far from the net

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Coming at a fast pace

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When the player is off balance

Question 5

The most commonly used footwork pattern in tennis includes:

Accepted Answer

Cross-step and split-step

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Slide-step and hop-step

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Stutter-step and skip-step

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Shuffle-step and lunge-step

Question 6

When challenging a line call, the appropriate etiquette is to:

Accepted Answer

Politely ask the umpire to review the call

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Argue aggressively with the umpire

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Walk over and check the mark yourself

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Ignore the call and continue playing

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental stroke in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Smash

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Forehand

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Backhand

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Serve

Question 8

When executing a forehand drive, your racquet should be held with an Eastern grip.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 9

Which footwork technique involves moving sideways to effectively cover the court?

Accepted Answer

Shuffle step

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Crossover step

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Split step

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Lunge step

Question 10

The split step in tennis footwork is used to prepare for quick lateral movement.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 11

What type of serve is characterized by a high arc and drops sharply into the court?

Accepted Answer

Kick serve

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Flat serve

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Topspin serve

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Slice serve

Question 12

When executing a forehand stroke, your feet should be parallel, with your knees slightly bent.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 13

Which type of serve is NOT commonly used in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Drop shot

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Flat serve

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Slice serve

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Topspin serve

Question 14

What is the primary difference between a volley and a groundstroke in tennis?

Accepted Answer

A volley is hit in the air before it bounces, while a groundstroke is hit after it bounces

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A volley requires a faster reaction time than a groundstroke

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A volley can only be hit with a forehand grip, while a groundstroke can be hit with both forehand and backhand grips

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A groundstroke can be used to generate more power than a volley

Question 15

What is the optimal body position when hitting a backhand?

Accepted Answer

Sideways to the net, with knees bent and weight balanced

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Facing the net, knees straight

Question 16

Which grip is used to hit forehands and provides more control?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Grip

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Western Grip

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Semi-Western Grip

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Continental Grip

Question 17

In backhand strokes, what is the correct order of footwork steps?

Accepted Answer

Split Step - Cross Step - Recovery Step

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Cross Step - Split Step - Recovery Step

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Recovery Step - Cross Step - Split Step

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Split Step - Recovery Step - Cross Step

Question 18

Where is the optimal hitting zone on a tennis racket?

Accepted Answer

Center of the racket head

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Top of the racket head

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Bottom of the racket head

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Edge of the racket head

Question 19

Which stroke is NOT a fundamental technique in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Smash

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Forehand

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Backhand

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Volley

Question 20

What is the purpose of slicing a backhand shot?

Accepted Answer

To add spin and control

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To generate more power

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To hit the ball over a high net

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To change the direction of the ball

Question 21

Which type of volley is executed high above shoulder height?

Accepted Answer

Overhead Volley

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High Volley

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Low Volley

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Drive Volley

Question 22

In tennis, when executing a forehand stroke, which foot should you step forward with?

Accepted Answer

Right foot

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Left foot

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It doesn't matter

Question 23

How do your footwork and court positioning influence your shot selection in tennis?

Accepted Answer

They affect the range of shots you can hit effectively.

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They determine the power and accuracy of your shots.

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They have no impact on your shot selection.

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They only affect your ability to hit groundstrokes.

Question 24

For a forehand stroke, which grip should you use?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Grip

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Continental Grip

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Western Grip

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Two-Handed Grip

Question 25

What is the main reason to hit a backhand slice?

Accepted Answer

To generate backspin

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To generate topspin

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To hit the ball flat

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To hit a lob

Question 26

Which of the following is not a type of serve?

Accepted Answer

Backhand Serve

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Flat Serve

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Slice Serve

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Topspin Serve

Question 27

When receiving a serve, what is the proper stance?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent

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Feet together, weight on the back foot

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Feet crossed, knees straight

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Feet wide apart, weight on the front foot

Question 28

What is the sequence of footwork patterns for a forehand groundstroke?

Accepted Answer

Split-Step → Crossover Step → Plant Step

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Crossover Step → Split-Step → Plant Step

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Plant Step → Crossover Step → Split-Step

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Split-Step → Plant Step → Crossover Step

Question 29

What is the main goal of hitting a lob shot?

Accepted Answer

To hit the ball over the net and out of reach

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To hit the ball into the open court

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To force the opponent to come to the net

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To win the point directly

Question 30

Which rule prevents a player from touching the net with their body or clothing?

Accepted Answer

Net Violation

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Foot Fault

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Double Hit

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Line Call

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a standard type of tennis stroke?

Accepted Answer

Lob

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Forehand

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Backhand

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Volley

Question 32

What is the correct footwork sequence when approaching a forehand shot?

Accepted Answer

Split step, cross step, swing step

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Cross step, split step, swing step

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Swing step, cross step, split step

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Cross step, swing step, split step

Question 33

Which stroke is typically used to return a low ball just as it bounces?

Accepted Answer

Half-volley

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Forehand

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Backhand

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Volley

Question 34

What is the main strategic purpose of a serve in tennis?

Accepted Answer

To put the opponent in a difficult position

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To score a direct point

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To force the opponent to make an awkward return

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To slow down the pace of the game

Question 35

To consistently improve as a tennis player and perform optimally in competitive match scenarios, which of these is MOST crucial?

Accepted Answer

Strong mental toughness

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Exceptional physical conditioning

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Highly technical stroke execution

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Advanced tactical knowledge

Question 36

In tennis, why is it important to position yourself correctly on the court?

Accepted Answer

To predict your opponent's shots and respond swiftly.

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To slow down the game and make it easier.

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To gain an advantage when serving.

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To avoid running excessively.

Question 37

Which of the following is the correct grip for a forehand stroke for a beginner?

Accepted Answer

Eastern grip

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Western grip

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Semi-Western grip

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Continental grip

Question 38

What is the main purpose of footwork in tennis?

Accepted Answer

To all of the above

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To maintain balance and reach the ball

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To adjust to the direction of the ball

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To generate power for strokes

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a basic tennis stroke?

Accepted Answer

Smash

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Forehand

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Backhand

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Volley

Question 40

In tennis, which factor determines the target area for the serve and the type of serve used?

Accepted Answer

The diagonal half of the service court

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The server's handedness

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The height of the net

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The wind speed and direction

Question 41

**Which of the following is the correct stance for a forehand stroke?**

Accepted Answer

**Facing the net with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent**

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Standing perpendicular to the net with feet together

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Leaning back with feet wide apart

Question 42

**What is the primary purpose of the backswing in a backhand stroke?**

Accepted Answer

**To create momentum and generate power**

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To adjust the position of the racket

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To prepare the body for the follow-through

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To intimidate the opponent

Question 43

**Which of the following footwork patterns is used to approach a volley effectively?**

Accepted Answer

**Two quick steps to the side followed by a step forward**

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Skipping towards the net

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Running backwards with small steps

Question 44

**Where should you aim to make contact with the ball for an optimal forehand serve?**

Accepted Answer

**Just above the waist, in front of the body**

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At eye level, to the side of the body

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Below the knees, close to the ground

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Over the head, behind the body

Question 45

**Which of the following is NOT a step in the proper follow-through motion of a backhand stroke?**

Accepted Answer

**Dropping the racket below the waist**

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Rotating the torso towards the net

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Extending the racket arm forward

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Transferring weight to the front foot

Question 46

**What is the primary purpose of using a topspin serve?**

Accepted Answer

**To create a steep downward trajectory that makes the ball bounce high**

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To slow down the ball's speed

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To generate more power than a flat serve

Question 47

**Which footwork pattern is recommended for moving sideways during a baseline rally?**

Accepted Answer

**Crossover step**

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Shuffle

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Hop skip

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Split step

Question 48

**When choosing a backhand grip, what factor is most important to consider?**

Accepted Answer

**Hand size and personal comfort**

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String tension

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Playing style

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Racket weight

Question 49

**Which of the following is a common mistake in footwork during a volley?**

Accepted Answer

**Stepping too far back**

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Keeping the feet too wide apart

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Not moving the feet quickly enough

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Overlapping the feet

Question 50

**What is the correct sequence of footwork for a forehand approach shot?**

Accepted Answer

**Split step, crossover step, plant foot, hit**

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Plant foot, crossover step, split step, hit

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Crossover step, split step, plant foot, hit

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Split step, plant foot, crossover step, hit