Can you pass the Tennis Quiz?

Take the tennis quiz to find out how much you know about tennis. Also, taking these quizzes helps to increase your knowledge of the game while sharpening your mind.

These are actual tests that I give to my students in my tennis camps and tennis academy.

 

They are broken down into several different areas. The first is general knowledge and is relatively easy. After that the quizzes get progressively harder.

You can however jump straight to the hardest quiz if you like and are knowledgeable in the game.

The answers are at the bottom of the page if you get stumped or just want to read the question and go straight to the answer.

Our tennis quizzes change on a monthly basis so come back soon and often!

 

Enjoy the Tennis Quiz!

 

General Tennis Quiz
 

1. When playing tennis what is needed before hitting a good shot?

a. forehand

b. backhand

c. good foot movement

2. What is the most important element when playing tennis?

a. natural talent

b. determination

c. mental level  

3. Best way to strike a ball is with:

a. top spin 

b. flat

4. How should you hit the ball?

a. consistent 

b. hard

c. soft

5. What is the most important part of your racquet?

a. strings on racquet

b. length of racquet

c. how you hold your racquet 

6. What is the foundation of all strokes in tennis?

a. your positioning

b. grip on racquet

c. racquet preparation

7. What is the height of the center of the net?

a. 32 inches

b. 34 inches

c. 36 inches 

8. When do players change ends:

a. after each game

b. every other game

c. at odd numbered games 

9. Do players change ends after a tiebreak is played to decide a set:

a. Yes 

b. No

Tennis Quiz Answers
 

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Open Stance Forehand Test

 

1. In tennis what is the difference between linear and angular?

 

A.     linear is better

B.     angular gets you to the ball faster

C.     linear gets you to the ball faster

D.     a & c are correct

E.     none of the above

 

2. What does the term “load” mean?

 

A.     to bend the knee and push down into the court

B.     to put everything back into your tennis bag

C.     to jump up on the volley

D.     none of the above

E.     all of the above

 

3. Which is the correct sequence for the kinetic chain?

 

A.     stand, turn, hit

B.     load, connect, rotate

C.     explode, run, rotate

D.     hit, turn, recover

E.     None of the above

 

4. When using the “open stance” forehand, it is important to have your:

 

A.     shoulder parallel to the net

B.     feet close to the net

C.     head under the net

D.     torso facing the net

E.     all of the above

 

5. What is the correct “grip pressure” when hitting a forehand?

 

A.     as tight as you can

B.     as relaxed as possible

C.     with the opposite hand

D.     both a & b are correct

E.     None of the above

 

6. Which of the following is not a benefit of the “open stance” forehand?

 

A.     you are closer to the bench so you can rest when you get tired

B.     your friends and family will be closer so they can see you play

C.     easier, faster to learn, easier to control, better court coverage
   and recovery

D.     keeps you from hearing so much noise when you miss a shot

E.     all of the above

Answers

Grips Test

1. What is the "best" grip for hitting serves?

A. Eastern

B. Continental

C. Semi-western

D. Hammer grip

2. What is (are) the advantage (s) of using the semi-western grip?

A. Low balls

B. Overheads & Serves

C. Waist high balls

D. Volleys

E. None of the Above

3. The ________________ grip is also known as the shake hands grip.

A. Eastern

B. Full Western

C. Continental

D. Semi-western

E. None of the Above

4. This grip is best for hitting volleys:

A. Continental

B. Eastern

C. Full western

D. Hammer grip

E. None of the Above

5. Which of the following grips would be the most difficult for creating "top spin"?

A. Semi-western

B. Continental

C. Full Western

D. Eastern

E. None of the Above

6. Which grip is used most often when hitting a "swing volley"?

A. Full western

B. Continental

C. Eastern

D. Semi-western

7. If you have a one-handed backhand, which grip should you use in order to hit "slice"?

A. Semi-western

B. Continental

C. Full western

D. Eastern

Answers

 

 

 

 General Tennis Quiz Answers

(1. C,  2. B, 3. A, 4. A, 5. C, 6. C, 7. C, 8. C, 9. A)

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 Tennis Quiz Open Stance Forehand Answers

(1. C, 2. A, 3. E,  4. A,  5. B, 6. C)

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 Tennis Quiz Grips Test Answers

(1. B, 2. E, 3. A, 4. A, 5. B, 6. D, 7. B)

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