PICKLEBALL FINAL
EXAMQUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS!!
Ace - ANSWERA serve that is not returned by the opponent.
Approach Shot - ANSWERA shot hit forehand or backhand while running up to the
net.
Backcourt - ANSWERThe area of the court within a few feet of the baseline.
Backhand - ANSWERA stroke hit on the side of the body opposite from the hand
holding the paddle.
Backspin - ANSWERSpin imparted to the ball by stroking it from high to low, causing
it to spin in the direction opposite to its flight. Also called underspin, slice, or chop.
Backswing - ANSWERMoving the paddle back from the ready position to prepare for
a shot.
Baseline - ANSWERThe line at the back of the pickleball court (22 feet from the net).
Bounce It - ANSWERA directive from your partner not to hit the all and let it bounce
(because he thinks it will land out of bounds).
Carry - ANSWERHitting the ball in such as way that it is carried along on the face of
the paddle during its forward motion.
Centerline - ANSWERThe line bisecting the service courts that extends from the
non-volley zone line to the baseline.
Chop - ANSWERThe motion from high to low that puts backspin on the ball.
Closed Face - ANSWERThe top of the paddle face is angled downward about 30
degrees from vertical.
Crosscourt - ANSWERThe opponent's court diagonally opposite yours.
Groundstroke - ANSWERA stroke made after the ball has bounced.
Half Volley - ANSWERA groundstroke in which the paddle contacts the ball after it
bounces but before it rises to its potential height. Usually hit just a few inches from
the ground.
Head - ANSWERThe part of the paddle above the handle that is used to hit the ball.
Hinder - ANSWERAny element or occurrence that affects play. Examples might be a
stray ball entering the court or a spectator disrupting play.
EXAMQUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS!!
Ace - ANSWERA serve that is not returned by the opponent.
Approach Shot - ANSWERA shot hit forehand or backhand while running up to the
net.
Backcourt - ANSWERThe area of the court within a few feet of the baseline.
Backhand - ANSWERA stroke hit on the side of the body opposite from the hand
holding the paddle.
Backspin - ANSWERSpin imparted to the ball by stroking it from high to low, causing
it to spin in the direction opposite to its flight. Also called underspin, slice, or chop.
Backswing - ANSWERMoving the paddle back from the ready position to prepare for
a shot.
Baseline - ANSWERThe line at the back of the pickleball court (22 feet from the net).
Bounce It - ANSWERA directive from your partner not to hit the all and let it bounce
(because he thinks it will land out of bounds).
Carry - ANSWERHitting the ball in such as way that it is carried along on the face of
the paddle during its forward motion.
Centerline - ANSWERThe line bisecting the service courts that extends from the
non-volley zone line to the baseline.
Chop - ANSWERThe motion from high to low that puts backspin on the ball.
Closed Face - ANSWERThe top of the paddle face is angled downward about 30
degrees from vertical.
Crosscourt - ANSWERThe opponent's court diagonally opposite yours.
Groundstroke - ANSWERA stroke made after the ball has bounced.
Half Volley - ANSWERA groundstroke in which the paddle contacts the ball after it
bounces but before it rises to its potential height. Usually hit just a few inches from
the ground.
Head - ANSWERThe part of the paddle above the handle that is used to hit the ball.
Hinder - ANSWERAny element or occurrence that affects play. Examples might be a
stray ball entering the court or a spectator disrupting play.
