BYU IS TENNIS FINAL COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE LATEST
SERIES
When executing the forehand drive, what should happen at the point of contact
with the ball?
Ans: Try to "carry" the ball on the racket as long as possible.
Question: When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of your
thumb?
Ans: wrapped completely around the racket handle
Question: What is the correct arm position for the forehand follow-through in
tennis?
Ans: the wrist is at eye level and is firm
Question: You should finish a forehand follow-through
Ans: in a "sinking" position
Question: Which of the following best describes the correct forehand grip?
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
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Question: When executing the forehand drive, what is the correct position of the
elbow?
Ans: away from the body when you hit the ball
Question: At the point of contact on the forehand drive, where should your
weight be?
Ans: on the front foot
Question: When using the forehand grip, what is the correct position of the
fingers?
Ans: Wrapped around the racket handle in the "shaking hands" position and
slightly apart
Question: Tennis was first brought to the United States by whom?
Ans: Mary Outerbridge
Question: One of the greatest advantages of hard courts is that
Ans: the ball bounces uniformly
Question: As you face the net, the forecourt area to your right (on you side of
the net) is called the
Ans: deuce court
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Question: Which one of the following is not an effective way to give power to
the ball?
Ans: swing racket under the ball with racket face open
Question: What is the most common cause of hitting the ball up in the air?
Ans: have the racket face open (tilted up)
Question: When hitting a low ball on the right side of the body, which of the
following is the best procedure?
Ans: bend the knees, open the racket face, and swing the racket upward under
the ball
Question: When should the head of the racket be in relation to the wrist at the
beginning of the forehand drive?
Ans: even but not above the wrist
Question: What is the correct ready (or set) position in tennis?
Ans: your weight on the balls of your feet
Question: The average grip size most women prefer in a racket is
Ans: 4 ½"
Question: The best height at which to make contact with the ball is