Doubles Tennis Rules And Safety

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    How many players are on the court when playing a doubles match?

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Explore the essentials of playing doubles in tennis with this quiz, focusing on court arrangements, serving rules, and understanding positions. Assess your knowledge on how to effectively play doubles, ensuring safety and strategic gameplay.

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  • 2. 

    Why do balls get removed from the court?

    • Balls might get lost

    • Balls on the floor may confuse players

    • Could cause players serious injuries 

    Correct Answer
    A. Could cause players serious injuries 
    Explanation
    Balls getting removed from the court could cause players serious injuries. This is because if a ball is left on the court, players may accidentally trip over it or collide with it, leading to potential injuries such as sprains, fractures, or concussions. Therefore, removing balls from the court is necessary to ensure the safety of the players.

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  • 3. 

    You can serve the ball to any one on the court:

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    In a game of volleyball, the ball must be served diagonally across the net to the opposing team. It cannot be served to any player on the same side of the court. Therefore, the statement "You can serve the ball to anyone on the court" is false.

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  • 4. 

    In which direction must the ball be served?

    • Diagonally

    • Directly in front

    • Both diagonally and directly in front

    Correct Answer
    A. Diagonally
    Explanation
    The ball must be served diagonally. This means that the server must hit the ball in a direction that is both towards the opposite side of the table and towards the opposite diagonal corner of the table. This rule is commonly followed in sports such as table tennis, where serving diagonally ensures fairness and equal opportunity for both players to return the ball.

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  • 5. 

    Where on the court is the player stood correctly if serving the ball to the area identified?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The player is correctly standing on position A to serve the ball to the identified area.

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  • 6. 

    Which area would be called "OUT" if the ball landed there?

    • A

    • B

    Correct Answer
    A. B
  • 7. 

    Both you and your partner can hit the ball before it is hit over the net:

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    According to the rules of volleyball, each team is allowed a maximum of three hits before the ball must be sent over the net. This means that both you and your partner cannot hit the ball before it is hit over the net. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 8. 

    Which picture demonstrates the most common and effective service position for doubles play; with the ball being served to the service box identified?

    • A

    • B

    • C

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    Picture A demonstrates the most common and effective service position for doubles play because it shows the player standing diagonally across the court from their partner, with both players positioned near the baseline. This position allows for better court coverage and communication between partners during the serve. The ball being served to the service box identified is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it can be assumed that the ball is being served to the correct service box based on the context of the question.

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  • 9. 

    What is the name of a common injury found in tennis players?

    • Tennis eyes

    • Tennis elbow

    • Tennis ankle

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennis elbow
    Explanation
    Tennis elbow is a common injury found in tennis players. It is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that join the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. This injury is caused by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm, such as hitting a tennis ball, which can strain and damage the tendons over time. The term "tennis elbow" is used because it is frequently seen in tennis players due to the repetitive nature of their sport, but it can also occur in individuals who perform similar motions in other activities or occupations.

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  • 10. 
    What is the name given to the position labelled "X"? - ProProfs

    What is the name given to the position labelled "X"?

    • Receiving partner

    • Receiver

    • Serving partner

    Correct Answer
    A. Receiver
    Explanation
    The position labeled "X" is called the receiver. This is the player who receives the serve from the opposing team and is responsible for returning the ball.

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  • 11. 

    Who is the service partner?

    • The person who serves

    • The person on the court who is going to return the ball back to the person who made the serve

    • The other person on your team when you are making the serve

    Correct Answer
    A. The other person on your team when you are making the serve
    Explanation
    The service partner refers to the other person on your team when you are making the serve in a game. This individual is responsible for positioning themselves on the court to receive the ball and return it to the opposing team after the serve has been made.

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    When you are serving, the ball must be hit ________ over the net. The player who returns the ball is called the ________. When you are serving, your partner is called the ________ partner. They stand ________ to the net so they can play defensive shots. The ball can be hit ________ and cannot be hit by both players before being hit over the net.

    Correct Answer
    diagonally
    receiver
    service
    close, closer, near, next
    once
    Explanation
    When you are serving, the ball must be hit diagonally over the net. The player who returns the ball is called the receiver. When you are serving, your partner is called the service partner. They stand close to the net so they can play defensive shots. The ball can be hit once and cannot be hit by both players before being hit over the net.

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