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Tennis Terminology

Description: Test your knowledge of the terminology used in the sport of tennis.
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What is the term for the area of the court where the server stands?

  1. Service box

  2. Baseline

  3. Net

  4. Deuce court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The service box is the area of the court where the server stands when serving.

What is the term for a shot that is hit with the back of the hand?

  1. Backhand

  2. Forehand

  3. Volley

  4. Lob


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A backhand is a shot that is hit with the back of the hand.

What is the term for a shot that is hit with the palm of the hand?

  1. Forehand

  2. Backhand

  3. Volley

  4. Lob


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A forehand is a shot that is hit with the palm of the hand.

What is the term for a shot that is hit before the ball bounces?

  1. Volley

  2. Lob

  3. Drop shot

  4. Smash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A volley is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces.

What is the term for a shot that is hit high over the opponent's head?

  1. Lob

  2. Drop shot

  3. Smash

  4. Passing shot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A lob is a shot that is hit high over the opponent's head.

What is the term for a shot that is hit low and close to the net?

  1. Drop shot

  2. Lob

  3. Smash

  4. Passing shot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A drop shot is a shot that is hit low and close to the net.

What is the term for a shot that is hit hard and flat?

  1. Smash

  2. Passing shot

  3. Service winner

  4. Ace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A smash is a shot that is hit hard and flat.

What is the term for a shot that is hit past the opponent at the net?

  1. Passing shot

  2. Lob

  3. Drop shot

  4. Service winner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A passing shot is a shot that is hit past the opponent at the net.

What is the term for a serve that is not returned by the opponent?

  1. Service winner

  2. Ace

  3. Fault

  4. Double fault


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A service winner is a serve that is not returned by the opponent.

What is the term for a serve that is not returned by the opponent and hits the net?

  1. Service winner

  2. Ace

  3. Fault

  4. Double fault


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An ace is a serve that is not returned by the opponent and hits the net.

What is the term for a serve that is not returned by the opponent and lands outside the service box?

  1. Service winner

  2. Ace

  3. Fault

  4. Double fault


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A fault is a serve that is not returned by the opponent and lands outside the service box.

What is the term for two consecutive faults?

  1. Service winner

  2. Ace

  3. Fault

  4. Double fault


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A double fault is two consecutive faults.

What is the term for a tie in the score at 40-40?

  1. Deuce

  2. Advantage

  3. Game

  4. Set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deuce is a tie in the score at 40-40.

What is the term for the player who is serving?

  1. Server

  2. Receiver

  3. Umpire

  4. Linesman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The server is the player who is serving.

What is the term for the player who is receiving the serve?

  1. Server

  2. Receiver

  3. Umpire

  4. Linesman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The receiver is the player who is receiving the serve.

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