Christmas Tennis Quiz Questions
I hope you enjoy this Quiz;
please choose one answer to each question and test your knowledge of the game of tennis.
Mike James
Secretary, Royston Tennis Club
1. What choices are available to the winner of the toss at the start of a match?
A. Side of the court (“end”)
B. Serving, receiving, or sides of the court, or defer to opponents choice
C. The number of games to be played in each set
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 point is awarded to the receiver.
B. A fault is called
C. A point is awarded to the server.
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 let shall be called
B. The server may try again without penalty
C. A fault shall be called
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. The server steps over the baseline just before the served ball crosses the net
B. The server steps over the baseline before the racket strikes the ball
C. The server's feet are both off the ground when the ball is struck
D. None of these.
5. Where should the service be made when the score is 40-love?
A. From the left side of the court
B. From either side, depending upon the side from which the last service was made
C. From the right side of the court
D. From either side, depending upon the side from which the game was started
6. When is a ball considered out?
A. When it hits any part of the line
B. When it hits completely outside the line
C. When it hits just the back edge of the line
D. When it hits more off than on the line
7. What is the meaning of the term "ace"?
A. The receiver was unable to return a good service
B. The receiver was unable to contact a good service
C. The first serve was a good service
D. The server won the point
8. What term refers to a point that must be replayed?
A. Fault
B. Deuce
C. Let
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 the line?
A. Call the ball good
B. Ask the server to replay the point
C. Ask the server to make a decision
D. Call a fault
10. What is the score when the receiver wins the next point after deuce?
A. 30-40
B. Advantage out
C. Advantage in
D. 40-30
11. Using the traditional scoring system, when is a game completed?
A. When a total of 4 points has been played
B. When both sides win 5 points
C. When one player has won 4 points and the other opponent has not more than 2 points
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. 4-2
B. 9-8
C. 6-4
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. Let
B. Point for the serving side
C. Point for the receiving side
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. 40-30
B. 15-40
C. 30-40
D. 30-15
15.Which of the following scores would indicate that you are serving into the left service court?
A. 30-15
B. 40-30
C. 40-love
D. All of these
16. The server's racket falls out of their hand and hits the net before the ball bounces in the correct service box. What’s the call?
A. A let is called
B. Service fault is called
C. Server loses the point.
D. The ball is in play and play continues
17. How often should players change sides of the net during a set?
A. After every two games
B. After the second game, then every game
C. After the first game, then every two games
D. After every game
18. With the games at 3-5, in your opponent's favour, how many more games must you win in order to win the set?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 6
19. Which of the following is considered a poor practice of tennis etiquette?
A. Throwing your racket in a fit of temper
B. Observing the foot fault rule
C. Keeping score accurately
20. Which of the following is considered good tennis etiquette?
A. For the server to call the score before serving
B. Before you play, greet your opponent
C. To return balls belonging to another court
D. All of these
21. Which of the following shots is generally considered good for returning serves in doubles?
A. A cross court shot at the server's feet
B. A shot at the net player
C. A short lob
D. A drop shot
22. When rushing the net, which of the following is most important in making the first volley?
A. Run forward, stop and get set, volley, then back up to the service line
B. Hit it on the run, then back up and stop
C. Run forward, stop and get set, volley, then move forward
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. Outside the tram-lines, a step or two nearer to the net than the baseline
B. Near the baseline, outside the singles sideline
C. On the service line
D. Slightly behind the baseline, with the outside foot on the inside tram-lines T
24. In singles, after each stroke made from the baseline, how should the player position himself?
A. Between the service line and the baseline
B. Near the service line
C. Directly behind the left side of the court
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. 1 foot from the net
B. 5-8 feet from the net and in the tram-lines
C. 10 feet from the net and 2 feet from the tram-lines
D. 18 feet from the net
26. Which of the following is the most important factor in doubles strategy?
A. Good smashing ability by both partners
B. Good speed by at least one partner
C. The ability to get in the correct position
D. Skill in serving
27. In a doubles game, the server serves the ball which hits the opponent who is not waiting to receive the serve. What is the ruling?
A. The server loses the point
B. The server wins the point
C. The serve is a let
D. The serve is a replay
28. When may a doubles team change its order of serving?
A. At the beginning of any game in a set
B. At the beginning of any set
C. At any time during the match
D. The serving order may not be changed
29. In doubles, when may the order of receiving be altered?
A. When the next set starts
B. At any time during the match
C. When the teams change sides of the court
D. When the service changes
30. If the opponents lob to your partner, what should you do?
A. Encourage him by calling out "Yours!"
B. Push him out of the way and shout "Mine!"
C. Groan loudly "Oh no, not again!"
D. Say nothing and let your partner hit it.
31. In doubles, where should partners stand when receiving a serve for beginner players?
A. Both up near the net
B. Receiver near baseline, partner on the middle of the service line on her side of the court
C. Both at the back of the court
D. One in the right back court, and one in the left service court, near the net
32. Which of the following is a good example of when to rush the net in singles?
A. When a shot lands just over the net in your opponent's court
B. When the opponent's shot lands on your baseline
C. When your opponent hits a short shot
D. All of these.
33. Where can a vibration dampener be placed on your racket ?
A. Anywhere
B. Only on the bottom half of the strings
C. Only outside the crossed strings
D. Only in the centre bottom half of the strings
34. What is poaching?
A. When a point is won by skilful playing rather than by a player's mistake
B. When both doubles partners move to the net
C. When a net player moves over to his partner's side of the court for a ball that can be intercepted and cut off
D. When a defensive mistake is made that allows the opponents to score
35. If a return goes short, the back court player
A. Runs behind the baseline
B. Stays in mid-court
C. Moves to hit the ball, then joins his partner at the net
D. Runs to the tram-lines, then in closer to the ball
36. In singles, what strategy should you use if you are serving?
A. Always let your opponent serve
B. Hit cannonball serves
C. Move around
D. Serve from just behind the baseline near the centre T
37. The primary responsibility of the net player is to
A. Distract the other players
B. Encourage your partner
C. Prevent balls being hit into the tram-lines
D. Check the net height
38. Why is hitting cross-court advised in singles?
A. It is a trick shot
B. The ball won't bounce as high
C. The court is shorter
D. The net is lower in the centre
39. Why should you stay out of mid-court?
A. It is against the rules
B. Your partner should be there
C. You can't get to the net
D. The balls hit by your opponent will land at your feet
40. A beginner should hit a deep ball because
A. The ball takes longer to get to back you
B. The hitting angle is reduced
C. It keeps your opponent away from the net
D. All of these
(Answers on request after Christmas, if you need them!)