Scoring Rules The Code

Strokes Toss Up MMU The Game

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Scoring 50Who and when announces

the score?

Scoring 50The server announces the

game score before the game starts.

The server announces the score within the game before

each point.

Scoring 100What is another way to say

zero?What are the numbers for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd points of a game? How many points win the game?

Scoring 100Love.

15, 30, 40.4 points wins the

game

Scoring 200How many games

are in a set?How many sets are

in a match?

Scoring 2006 games to win a set (sometimes 7 for 7-5, sometimes

6 and a tiebreak for 7-6).2 out of 3 sets.

Scoring 300What is “no-add”

scoring?

Scoring 300When the score is 40-40 (Deuce), the next point wins the

game.

Scoring 500When is a tie-break played?Who serves and how many?

How many points to win a tie-break?

When do players change sides in a tie-break?

Scoring 500When the game score in a set is 6-6.

Continue serving rotation; player that starts serving serves one point, then players

serve two points each.7 Points, win by 2.

After every 6 points.

Rules 50In tennis, is a ball that lands on the

line, “IN” or “OUT”?

Rules 50IN

Rules 100If you do not see if a

ball is “in” or “out” what do you do?

Rules 100Play it, if you can. If you can’t play it, you have to call it “in”.

Rules 200The ball hits the frame of

your racquet and goes in. What is the ruling?

Rules 200The ball is in play.

Rules 300In doubles, do both of the partners have to see the ball “out” in order to call

it “OUT”?

Rules 300No, only one of you

has to see it and call it “OUT”.

Rules 500In doubles, when can

partners change the side of the court that they receive the serve from

and/or change the order in which they serve?

Rules 500Only at the

beginning of a new set.

The Code 50When do you walk

across another player’s court?

The Code 50Only at the conclusion of their point.

The Code 100You go back to retrieve a lob,

run into the fence and trip. Do you call a “LET” and

replay the point? Why or why not.

The Code 100No, the fence, net posts,

netting on indoor courts, and cracks in the court are pre-

existing and are called “permanent fixtures”.

Interference with them does not qualify as a “LET”.

The Code 200When do you call a

“LET” during a point?

The Code 200Any time a ball, person, or another object (that is out

of your control), enters your court and distracts you AND the point has not

concluded.

The Code 300You suspect your

opponent calls your ball “out” when you thought it was “in”. What do you do?

The Code 300You respectfully ask, “Are you sure?”

If they say, “Yes”, you have to let it go.If they say, “No”, then it is your point.

If it happens again, ask again.At the change over tell Coach.

The Code 500Both you and your

opponent have forgotten the score. What do you

do?

The Code 500Determine the most recent score you both

agree upon and resume play from that point.

Strokes 50What are ground

strokes?

Strokes 50Hitting the ball from beyond

the service line, on your forehand or backhand side, after the ball has

bounced.

Strokes 100What is it called when the

ball is hit out of the air before it bounces?

Strokes 100A volley

Strokes 200What is the stroke called that

you hit from the middle of your court, after the ball has

bounced?

Strokes 200A Half-volley.

Strokes 300What is the ground stroke

called that you hit before you go to the net

to volley?

Strokes 300An approach shot.

Strokes 500Why is hitting

topspin on ground strokes important?

Strokes 500As players hit more pace and power, top spin is necessary in

order to keep the ball in the court.

Toss Up 50When serving, how many tosses do you get before you have

to hit the serve.

Toss Up 50If you do not like your toss,

you may let it bounce without penalty.

However, there is a 30 second time limit in between points.

Toss Up 100When the score is Deuce

(40-40), who decides which side (deuce- side or

ad -side) the point is played from?

Toss Up 100The Receiver

Toss Up 200When do players

change sides of the court?

Toss Up 200When the number of games played adds

up to an odd number.

Toss Up 300On the same side of the

net, what are the two ways to name the left and right

sides of the court.

Toss Up 300 Deuce Court = Forehand

Court (side of the court each games start from, the

side of the court you serve / receive from when the score is Deuce).

Ad-Court = Backhand Court(side of the court you serve / receive if score

is ad-in or ad-out during ad scoring).

Toss Up500Name three different grips

that you can use when holding the racquet.

Toss Up 500Semi-Western Forehand

Western ForehandEastern ForehandEastern Backhand

Two Handed BackhandContinental

MMU 50

What are the MMU expectations regarding

Sportsmanship?

MMU 50Sportsmanship

Treat teammates, advisors, coaches, and opponents with respect.

Establish a hard work ethic, but play within the rules.Exercise self-control at all times, setting an example for

others to follow.Respect officials and accept their decisions without

gesture or argument.Win with humility, lose without excuse.

Always remember that it is a privilege to represent the school and community.

MMU 100What are the MMU

Transportation Guidelines

MMU 100Traveling to and from scheduled athletic events on

school provided transportation is required.Parents may ask the coach for permission for their

daughter to ride home with them after an away contest.

Riding with another player’s parents is allowed only if a note is provided.

Students may provided own transportation to practices with the completion of a Transportation

Form.

MMU 200Where can you find general

information about tennis, updated practice information, the schedule of matches,

match locations, and dismissal times for matches?

MMU 200The MMU Girls Tennis Web

Site:http://www.mmu.k12.vt.us/

athletics/tennisgirls/tennisgirls.html

MMU 300Where can you find Athletic

Forms and the MMU Co-Curricular Policies and

Procedures For The Student Participant and Their Parent?

MMU 300

The MMU Athletic Web Site:http://www.mmu.k12.vt.us/

athletics/athleticforms/athleticforms.html

MMU 500

Name the three MMU Athletic Core Covenants.

MMU 500

CommunityRespect

Excellence

The Game 50When and why do you spin the

racket?

If you win the spin, name the three choices you have.

The Game 50Before you begin

the warm-up to determine who serves first.

Serve, Receive ,or Side

The Game 100What happens if your first serve hits the top of the net and goes

“in”?What happens if your second

serve hits the net and goes “in”?

The Game 100You get your first serve

back.You only get your second

serve.

The Game 200Who and when can coach players during a match?

The Game 200The coach, or a

designated player.On change-overs (except at 1-0), and in

between sets.

The Game 300How can you win a

point in tennis?

The Game 300By hitting a winner / forcing

your opponent to make an error.

By your opponent making an unforced error.

The Game 500What do you do as a

player at the conclusion of the

match?

The Game 500Shake your opponent’s

hand and say, “Good match.”