BYU IS Tennis Final Exam with Verified
Solutions
When executing the forehand drive, what should happen at the point of contact with the ball?
Correct Ans-Try to "carry" the ball on the racket as long as possible.
When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of your thumb? Correct Ans-
wrapped completely around the racket handle
What is the correct arm position for the forehand follow-through in tennis? Correct Ans-the
wrist is at eye level and is firm
You should finish a forehand follow-through Correct Ans-in a "sinking" position
Which of the following best describes the correct forehand grip? Correct Ans-all of the
above: the last joint of the thumb is extended up the side plate of the handle, the index finger is
separated from the others, the butt of the racket is against the heel of the hand
When executing the forehand drive, what is the correct position of the elbow? Correct Ans-
away from the body when you hit the ball
At the point of contact on the forehand drive, where should your weight be? Correct Ans-on
the front foot
,When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of the fingers? Correct Ans-
Wrapped around the racket handle in the "shaking hands" position and slightly apart
Tennis was first brought to the United States by whom? Correct Ans-Mary Outerbridge
One of the greatest advantages of hard courts is that Correct Ans-the ball bounces uniformly
As you face the net, the forecourt area to your right (on you side of the net) is called the
Correct Ans-deuce court
Which one of the following is not an effective way to give power to the ball? Correct Ans-
swing racket under the ball with racket face open
What is the most common cause of hitting the ball up in the air? Correct Ans-have the racket
face open (tilted up)
When hitting a low ball on the right side of the body, which of the following is the best
procedure? Correct Ans-bend the knees, open the racket face, and swing the racket upward
under the ball
When should the head of the racket be in relation to the wrist at the beginning of the forehand
drive? Correct Ans-even but not above the wrist
, What is the correct ready (or set) position in tennis? Correct Ans-your weight on the balls of
your feet
The average grip size most women prefer in a racket is Correct Ans-4 ½"
The best height at which to make contact with the ball is Correct Ans-between the knee and
waist
Which one of the following does not describe the ready (or set) position? Correct Ans-the
knees are stiff
The trophy that symbolizes international men's tennis superiority is the Correct Ans-Davis
Cup
What is the cause of a "hunched shoulder" as a player hits a forehand? The player is Correct
Ans-too close to the ball
Where should the ball be contacted on the forehand drive? Correct Ans-in front of the
forward hip
The hitting surface of the racket is called the Correct Ans-face
Solutions
When executing the forehand drive, what should happen at the point of contact with the ball?
Correct Ans-Try to "carry" the ball on the racket as long as possible.
When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of your thumb? Correct Ans-
wrapped completely around the racket handle
What is the correct arm position for the forehand follow-through in tennis? Correct Ans-the
wrist is at eye level and is firm
You should finish a forehand follow-through Correct Ans-in a "sinking" position
Which of the following best describes the correct forehand grip? Correct Ans-all of the
above: the last joint of the thumb is extended up the side plate of the handle, the index finger is
separated from the others, the butt of the racket is against the heel of the hand
When executing the forehand drive, what is the correct position of the elbow? Correct Ans-
away from the body when you hit the ball
At the point of contact on the forehand drive, where should your weight be? Correct Ans-on
the front foot
,When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of the fingers? Correct Ans-
Wrapped around the racket handle in the "shaking hands" position and slightly apart
Tennis was first brought to the United States by whom? Correct Ans-Mary Outerbridge
One of the greatest advantages of hard courts is that Correct Ans-the ball bounces uniformly
As you face the net, the forecourt area to your right (on you side of the net) is called the
Correct Ans-deuce court
Which one of the following is not an effective way to give power to the ball? Correct Ans-
swing racket under the ball with racket face open
What is the most common cause of hitting the ball up in the air? Correct Ans-have the racket
face open (tilted up)
When hitting a low ball on the right side of the body, which of the following is the best
procedure? Correct Ans-bend the knees, open the racket face, and swing the racket upward
under the ball
When should the head of the racket be in relation to the wrist at the beginning of the forehand
drive? Correct Ans-even but not above the wrist
, What is the correct ready (or set) position in tennis? Correct Ans-your weight on the balls of
your feet
The average grip size most women prefer in a racket is Correct Ans-4 ½"
The best height at which to make contact with the ball is Correct Ans-between the knee and
waist
Which one of the following does not describe the ready (or set) position? Correct Ans-the
knees are stiff
The trophy that symbolizes international men's tennis superiority is the Correct Ans-Davis
Cup
What is the cause of a "hunched shoulder" as a player hits a forehand? The player is Correct
Ans-too close to the ball
Where should the ball be contacted on the forehand drive? Correct Ans-in front of the
forward hip
The hitting surface of the racket is called the Correct Ans-face
