Tennis Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

41. Is the server required to call the score at the beginning of each game and the point scores as the games go on in matches without officials?

1. Yes, with no penalties if he fails to do so
2. Yes, with code violations for failure to do so
3. No, this is purely optional, however it is recommended

42. ln a doubles match, the receivers partner touches the net before the ball that has been served touches the ground outside the correct service court. What is the call?

1. Itisa let
2. If the receiving team calls the ball out before the receivers partner touches it, the serve is out
3. The receiving team loses the point
4. It is a service fault

43. May a doubles team switch its serving order at the beginning of a new set?

1. Yes
2. No

44. May a player serve underhanded?

1. Yes
2. No

45. May a server run at the baseline in his preparation to serve?

1. As long as he makes contact before he enters the playing area
2. No, he must be stationary before starting his service motion

46. May a server suddenly increase the pace between his first and second serve?

1. Yes
2. No

47. Must a request to remove a ball lying in the opponents court be honored?

1. Yes, but not while a ball is in play
2. The person who hit the ball should win the point
3. The person who hit the ball should lose the point

48. Must an official tell a player how he is foot-faulting if he is asked?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Only on a second serve foot-fault

49. Players agree that they have played six points, but disagree over the score because they do not agree on the second point. The receiver acknowledges that the server was calling out the score and that he didnt express disagreement until now. What should be done?

1. The servers score prevails
2. The players would have to follow the policy as stated in question #17
3. A tournament official must make the decision

50. The ball passes under the net cord between the net and the net post without touching anything, is the shot deemed good?

1. Yes
2. No