These are shots struck on the side away from the forefinger is positioned behind the blade for

racket (left side for the right-handed and right side support. (table tennis) HANDSHAKE
for the left-handed). (badminton) Backhand stroke
The overall dimension of a badminton racket
Correct ____ and footwork is needed in playing table cannot exceed 26 3/4 inches in length, 9 inches in
tennis. STANCE width and 11 inches in head length. FALSE
Another name for a shuttlecock. BIRD Correct gripping is the most vital factor in
badminton and winning matches. TRUE
This refers to the line running parallel to the net in
the badminton court. SHORT SERVICE LINE A good SERVICE is delivered by projecting the ball
from the free hand and the projection starts from
The ball used in table tennis is fragile but quite hard
above the playing surface. (table tennis)
to break. TRUE
The net in badminton must be made of fine cord of
The official badminton court for a game of singles
light color and thickness with a mesh of not less
is: 44ft long x 17ft wide
than 20mm. FALSE
The post of the badminton net should be ___
Which Olympic host country was badminton
meters in height. 1.55
presented as a demonstration sport? GERMANY
Which of the following describes the net of a table
The ball is IN PLAY from the moment it is
tennis table? light in texture, stretched across the
projected from the hand in service. (table tennis)
center of the table and attached to the outside
by vertical standards ____ is the basic offensive shot in badminton.
SMASH
When the bird touches the top of the net and falls
in the proper side of the court, it is called LET If the player's freehand touches the playing surface
while in play, the point is awarded to the ____. (table
The first player in badminton to reach ___ points
tennis) OPPONENT
wins a game. 21
The badminton court is longer for a doubles game.
Badminton can be played in both singles and
FALSE
doubles. TRUE
If the player served when the opponent is not
Correct gripping is the most vital factor in
ready, it is considered a LET . (table tennis)
badminton and winning matches. TRUE
The shot in which the bird follows the net in a short
The number of feathers fixed in the base of a
flight. (badminton) NET FLIGHT
shuttlecock. 16
The ____ shot is used rarely but effectively. It is a
In badminton, the grip should be neither tight nor
vicious forward and downward swing. (table tennis)
loose but firm and pliant, loosening as the swing
SMASH
progresses. FALSE
Table tennis is also known as ___. PING PONG
The ____ shot is used rarely but effectively. It is a
vicious forward and downward swing. (table tennis) Which of the following statements is not true about
SMASH table tennis? There are several ways to hold the
racket, depending on the most comfortable
In badminton, any stroke made on the side of the
manner for the players.
body opposite the racket side. BACKHAND
The Premier International Men's Team THOMAS
A defensive stroke where the ball is struck with a
CUP was established in 1948. (badminton)
downward and forward motion with a short
chopping motion. (table tennis) CHOP STROKE In badminton, any stroke made on the side of the
body opposite the racket side. BACKHAND
The ____ grip is done by gripping the short handle
of the racket very closely to the blade, wherein the
___ are used as defensive stroke in badminton to When the points reach 40-40, it is called a DEUCE.
allow the player time to return to the ready position (tennis)
and regroup and to move the opponent as far away
Two points in tennis is equal to 30 points.
from the net as possible. CLEARS
How many games are there in one set? (tennis) 6
The variable length of feathers in a shuttlecock.
64mm to 70 mm At a game where both players reach 40 points each,
one player must win at least one point over the
This refers to a good service but unable to hit or
other to win. (tennis) FALSE
touch with the racket. (badminton) ACE
Feet are turned SIDEWAYS in preparation for a
The BACKHAND stroke is used in baseline
backhand stroke. (tennis)
rallies. (tennis)
What does Paume mean? PALM
The server's score is always first. (tennis) TRUE
The term STROKE refers to the act of striking the
The length of the tennis court is 78 feet.
ball with the racket. (tennis)
In a doubles game, the tennis court is 36 feet wide
A score that means zero. (tennis) LOVE
Tennis was used to be played by using the palm of
In a doubles game, the players must maintain their
the hand. TRUE
PARALLEL positions. (tennis)
Eastern Grip allows extremely wide reach and
LOB refers to the move of hitting the ball in a high
maximum power with minimum effort. (tennis)
arc. (tennis)
In a doubles game of tennis, all players may have
At a game where both players reach 40 points each,
the chance to serve the ball. TRUE
one player must win at least one point over the
The tennis court for a singles game must be 27 other to win. (tennis) FALSE
feet wide
Reaching 40 points is also called MATCH POINT.
Major Walter Wingfield introduced the game (tennis)
playing ball which the racket game originated In a doubles game, the tennis court is 36 feet wide.
from. (tennis)
Tennis was used to be played by using the palm of
The tennis ball is BRIGHT YELLOW in color. the hand. TRUE
Reaching 40 points is also called MATCH POINT. The game is won if one of the player gets four
(TENNIS) points. (tennis) TRUE
For the forehand stroke, the player may choose to The continental forehand requires a strong wrist
reach for the incoming ball. (tennis) FALSE to be effective. (tennis)
The game is won if one of the player gets four The game is won if one of the player gets four
points. (tennis) TRUE points. (tennis) TRUE
The most prestigious tennis tournament is the The receiver must return the serve on its FIRST
Wimbledon in England. bounce to the server's
At the event of a forehand stroke, the racket head The BACKHAND stroke is used in baseline
must be at HIP LEVEL to point opposite the right rallies. (tennis)
hip. (tennis)
The BACKSWING must be executed with an
Occasionally move your body forward with a swing extended arm and firm wrist. (tennis)
as it will direct the flight of the ball. (tennis) FALSE
Players alternate in serving the ball every other
The least practiced tennis stroke. BACKHAND game. (tennis) TRUE
STROKE
At a game where both players reach 40 points each,
one player must win at least one point over the
other to win. (tennis) FALSE
is seldom used because of the limited stroke
production and awkward grip. (tennis) Western
grip
The hands and racket is highly used in taking the
racket back for a backhand stroke. (tennis) FALSE
The most popular grip in tennis. EASTERN GRIP
Full extension of the arm and racket will minimize
the line of the shot in a backhand stroke. (tennis)
FALSE
The ball is hit on a DOWNWARD in a western grip
stroke. (tennis)
Players change ends after every even-numbered
game. (tennis) FALSE
The term STROKE refers to the act of striking the
ball with the racket. (tennis)
The tennis tournament in the USA is called the US
Open
Shown in the picture below is the BACKHAND
stroke. (tennis)