Tactical Quiz

Fill in the blank:
Fundamentally the three major serving spots are wide, Body, and T.

True or False:
The stronger player should play the ad side of the court when returning in doubles.

According to the Wardlaw Directionals an inside ball should always be hit?
a) Down the line
b) Crosscourt
c) Back to where it came from
d) With a change of direction

When serving to the ‘T’ you can usually expect a return…?
a) In the middle of the court.
b) Towards the outside of the court.
c) That is short
d) that is deep

Fill in the blank:
One major benefit of volleying from close to the net is that you can cover more of your opponents ANGLE of opportunity.

When playing at the baseline a player who is hit a lob is most likely to return with a…?
a) Drive
b) Lob
c) Short Angle
d) Drop Shot

A WINNER is a term for a ball that cannot be touched by your opponent and also wins you the point.

True or false:
When playing against a serve and volleyer you should try to intentionally play your returns short.

Which one of these situations is not a good time to play a slice:
a) Drop shot
b) Lob
c) Approach Shot
d) Serve

Which of these is not considered a fundamental tactic:
a) Buy time
b) Take away time
c) Move the opponent
d) Short angles

A ‘strong’ crosscourt ball should move the opponent so they must…?
a) Take at least 2 steps
b) Have to hit a defensive ball
c) Impact the ball outside the singles sideline
d) Impact the ball outside the doubles sideline