Tennis for Year 5: Master the Basics and Improve Your Game

Question 1

Which surface is not typically used for a tennis court?

Accepted Answer

Concrete

Answer

Clay

Answer

Grass

Answer

Carpet

Question 2

Which grip is used for a forehand stroke in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Eastern grip

Answer

Western grip

Answer

Two-handed grip

Answer

Hammer grip

Question 3

What is the line called that runs across the middle of the tennis court?

Accepted Answer

Center line

Answer

Baseline

Answer

Service line

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Net line

Question 4

When returning a serve, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Split step, cross step, hit

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Side step, lunge, hit

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Hop, skip, jump

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Run, jump, hit

Question 5

Which shot is hit before the ball bounces?

Accepted Answer

Volley

Answer

Lob

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Drop shot

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Overhead smash

Question 6

What is the main goal of a tennis player during a match?

Accepted Answer

To score more points than the opponent

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To hit the ball over the net more times than the opponent

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To get the ball past the opponent's defense

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To hit the ball into the corners of the court

Question 7

What happens if a player hits the ball out of the court?

Accepted Answer

They lose a point

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They lose a game

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They lose a set

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They lose the match

Question 8

In tennis, how is the scoring system organised?

Accepted Answer

15, 30, 40, game

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1, 2, 3, game

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10, 20, 30, game

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5, 10, 15, game

Question 9

Which area of the court is designated for serving?

Accepted Answer

Service box

Answer

Baseline

Answer

Net

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Tramlines

Question 10

What is the name for a high, arcing shot that goes over an opponent's head?

Accepted Answer

Lob

Answer

Volley

Answer

Drop shot

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Smash

Question 11

Which action is NOT considered a fault in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Bouncing the ball twice before hitting it

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Hitting the ball into the net

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Serving the ball into the tramlines

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Touching the net during play

Question 12

What is the main purpose of a volley in tennis?

Accepted Answer

To return the ball before it bounces

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To hit a deep shot to the back of the court

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To prepare for an easier shot

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To win the point directly

Question 13

What is the order of points in a tennis game?

Accepted Answer

Love - 15 - 30 - 40 - Game

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15 - 30 - 45 - Game

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15 - 30 - 40 - Game

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15 - 25 - 35 - Game

Question 14

Which part of the tennis racket do you hit the ball with?

Accepted Answer

Strings

Answer

Frame

Answer

Handle

Answer

Throat

Question 15

Which tennis stroke is used to return a low ball that is bouncing close to the net?

Accepted Answer

Volley

Answer

Drive

Answer

Forehand topspin

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Lob

Question 16

Who makes calls and enforces the rules in a tennis match?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Referee

Answer

Judge

Answer

Linesman

Question 17

Which type of court surface is the Wimbledon tournament played on?

Accepted Answer

Grass

Answer

Clay

Answer

Carpet

Answer

Hard court

Question 18

What type of tennis shot is hit over the opponent's head and lands deep in their court?

Accepted Answer

Lob

Answer

Drive

Answer

Slice

Answer

Drop shot

Question 19

Which of the following is not a type of tennis court?

Accepted Answer

Basketball court

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Hard court

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Grass court

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Clay court

Question 20

Which area of the tennis court is specifically designated for serving?

Accepted Answer

Service box

Answer

Baseline

Answer

Sideline

Answer

Center court

Question 21

Identify the type of shot that is played low over the net and lands inside the opponent's court.

Accepted Answer

Drop shot

Answer

Volley

Answer

Lob

Answer

Smash

Question 22

In a tennis match, what is the unique scoring system used?

Accepted Answer

Love, 15, 30, 40, Game

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15, 30, 40, Game

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0, 1, 2, 3, Game

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1, 2, 3, 4, Game

Question 23

Which player has the privilege of serving first in a tennis match?

Accepted Answer

The player who wins the coin toss

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The player with the highest ranking

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The player who won the previous match

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The player who has served the least number of times

Question 24

In a doubles tennis match, what is the minimum number of players required to play?

Accepted Answer

2

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3

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4

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5

Question 25

Which of these is not considered a necessary skill to play tennis effectively?

Accepted Answer

Blocking

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Serving

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Hitting a backhand

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Volleying

Question 26

Where should a serve land?

Accepted Answer

In the service box

Answer

Anywhere in the opponent's court

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Behind the baseline

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Over the net

Question 27

Which type of tennis court has a green surface and is thought to be the most prestigious?

Accepted Answer

Grass

Answer

Clay

Answer

Hard

Question 28

In tennis, what's the main reason for using a lob shot?

Accepted Answer

To make your opponent run backwards by hitting the ball over their head

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To make your opponent reach down by hitting the ball at their feet

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To hit the ball hard and fast to the other side of the court

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To hit the ball into the net

Question 29

When serving in tennis, which part of the racket should you hold?

Accepted Answer

Handle

Answer

Frame

Answer

String bed

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Throat

Question 30

What is the name of the line that divides the tennis court in half?

Accepted Answer

Center line

Answer

Sideline

Answer

Service line

Answer

Baseline

Question 31

Which type of shot is hit high in the air to reach over the opponent's reach?

Accepted Answer

Lob

Answer

Drop shot

Answer

Volley

Answer

Pass shot

Question 32

How do you volley a tennis ball correctly?

Accepted Answer

Hit the ball with an open racket face before it bounces.

Answer

Take a step back and hit the ball as it bounces.

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Hit the ball with a closed racket face

Question 33

What is the most effective way to practice serving in tennis?

Accepted Answer

Regularly practice with a variety of serves.

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Focus on power rather than accuracy.

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Only practice with your strongest serve.

Question 34

Which part of the court is used specifically for starting a game or a point by hitting the ball into the opponent's service court?

Accepted Answer

Service court

Answer

Baseline

Answer

Volley zone

Answer

Center court

Question 35

When holding a tennis racket to hit a forehand shot, which grip involves holding the racket with the palm facing slightly forward and the thumb extended along the top bevel?

Accepted Answer

Eastern forehand grip

Answer

Semi-Western grip

Answer

Continental grip

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Western forehand grip

Question 36

In tennis, what is the term for the stroke used to hit the ball back after an opponent's serve?

Accepted Answer

Return of serve

Answer

Lob

Answer

Volley

Answer

Groundstroke

Question 37

In tennis, what is the primary purpose of hitting a lob?

Accepted Answer

To hit the ball high and deep, clearing the opponent's reach

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To hit the ball hard and flat, aiming for a winner

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To hit the ball with backspin, causing it to bounce high

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To hit the ball with topspin, causing it to dip

Question 38

When serving in tennis, what is the correct sequence of the three main stages involved?

Accepted Answer

Toss, contact, follow through

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Contact, follow through, toss

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Toss, follow through, contact

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Follow through, toss, contact

Question 39

In tennis, who is responsible for making calls and enforcing the rules during a match?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Coach

Answer

Linesman

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Spectator

Question 40

In tennis, what is the primary reason for using proper footwork?

Accepted Answer

To effectively position oneself for optimal shot execution

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To appear more stylish

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To intimidate opponents

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To improve overall fitness

Question 41

Which type of tennis court surface is known for its slow playing pace and produces a higher bounce of the ball?

Accepted Answer

Clay

Answer

Hard court

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Grass

Answer

Carpet

Question 42

Which tennis tournament is widely recognized as the most prestigious and oldest in the world?

Accepted Answer

Wimbledon

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French Open

Answer

US Open

Answer

Australian Open