Instructional Quiz

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Instructional Quiz

1. Which backhand's contact point with the ball is typically 18 inches in front of the other backhand?

One Handed		1a
Two Handed		1b
No Handed : )		1c
None of the above		1d

2. In doubles, if one of your opponents is one the deuce side on the baseline returning a shot where is the strongest position for you and your partner to be?

Deuce side at net, ad side at baseline		2a
Ad side at net, deuce side at baseline		2b
Both at net		2c
Both at baseline		2d

3. If you are playing a serve and volley player, where is your best option for a return of serve of the following choices?

Lob		3a
Drop shot		3b
Hit the ball at their chest		3c
Hit the ball at their feet		3d

4. If you hit an approach shot down the line on your opponent's ad side of the court where should you stand at the net to prepare to hit the volley?

In the center of the court		4a
Slightly to the right of the center of the court		4b
Slightly to the left of the center of the court		4c
None of the above		4d

5. What is more likely to make you hit a serve into the net?

Tossing the ball to far out in front		5a
Tossing the ball slightly backwards		5b
Not using enough spin		5c
All of the above		5d

6. If you are on the baseline and your opponent hits a great angle and makes you run way out of the court to get the ball, what is your best option of play, assuming your opponent stayed on the baseline and did not approach the net.

Drop Shot		6a
Go for the winner		6b
Lob the ball with topspin		6c
Hitting a regular baseline shot		6d

7. Which serve gives you the most time to get to the net for serve and volley play?

Slice Serve		7a
Kick Serve		7b
Flat Serve		7c
Pete Sampras' serve		7d

8. If someone hits a lob and is far away from the self of the court what is your best play?

Let the lob bounce and then try an overhead.		8a
Let the lob bounce and hit a huge forehand.		8b
Hit an overhead before the ball bounces.		8c
Hit a swinging forehand volley before the ball bounces.		8d

9. If your opponent is tall and has a two-handed backhand what might be an effective shot to their backhand?

Huge topspin lobs		9a
Dropshots		9b
Low slice shots		9c
Side spin into their body		9d

10. If your opponent is short with a one-handed backhand what might be an effective shot to their backhand?

Lots of topspin hit deep into the court		10a
Power shots		10b
Low slice shots		10c
Side spin away from their body		10d

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