8th Grade

Tennis Exam

 

 

Name:___________________________                                                       Pd._____

 

Multiple Guess

 

Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the corresponding statement in the blank provide to the left of the question.  

 

_____1. If the ball is hit around the outside of the net post and lands in the court, what is the ruling?

A.     Ball is out and not played.

B.     Ball is in and is played.

C.     Considered a let and the point is replayed.

 

_____2. How many service lets are you allowed in a game?

A.     2

B.     4   

C.     Unlimited

 

_____3. If you hit a shot that lands out and your opponent hits the ball back and does not call the ball out, what is the ruling?

A.     Ball is out.

B.     Ball is in.

C.     A let is played.

 

_____4. If your opponent hits a shot that you can’t reach and you throw your racquet at the ball and your racquet actually hits the ball back over the net and your opponent can not reach the return, what is the call?

A.     You win the point because opponent couldn’t return the hit.

B.     You lose the point because the racquet must be in your hand when you hit the ball.

C.     A let is played.

 

_____5. When serving a player must serve…

A.     From the Right side of the court.

B.     From the Left side of the court.

C.     In front of the baseline.

 

Matching: Match the term with the correct definition by placing the corresponding letter in the space to the left of the term.

Text Box: The exchange of shots between opponents after the serve, usually referring to prolonged play. An even score in a game after six or more points have been played. The area on either side of the singles court that is included as inbounds for doubles play. Any point that must be replayed. Most often refers to a serve that hits the top of net. A point-winning serve that is hit beyond the reach of a receiver.

 
 

_____1. Ace

 

_____2. Alley

 

_____3. Deuce

 

_____4. Let

 

_____5. Rally