Examination 2: Modern Stroke Production(True/ False Format)
       
1. What is the most important event in stroke production? Contact Follow through
2. A tennis ball remains in contact with the strings for 0.25 seconds. TRUE FALSE
3. A student can see the moment when the ball strikes the racquet. TRUE FALSE
4. A modern forehand ground strokes can exceed 80 miles per hour. TRUE FALSE
5. The modern forehand can be taught to amateurs. TRUE FALSE
6. The arm accounts for more ball speed than the hips. TRUE FALSE
7. There are two components to the human motor control system. TRUE FALSE
8. There are roughly five stages that can be identified in producing and teaching the modern forehand. TRUE FALSE
9. The forehand is easier to teach than the backhand. TRUE FALSE
10. There are at least fifteen variations on the follow through in the modern game. TRUE FALSE
11. There are three things necessary to produce a consistent high speed tennis stroke. TRUE FALSE
12. There are at least three variations of the two handed backhand. TRUE FALSE
13. A one handed backhand slice can be hit at over 70 mph and remain within in the boundaries of the court. TRUE FALSE
14. There are at lest three ways to hit a forehand topspin. TRUE FALSE
15. A heavy topspin does not require the use of the body and legs to generate spin. TRUE FALSE
16. The elbow position is a key to stability when hitting at high speeds. TRUE FALSE
17. Transitioning from the contract stage to the rotation stage can be a source of stroke instability. TRUE FALSE
18. Clean contact requires that the racquet move in a nearly straight line for about 8 to 12 inches near the contact point. TRUE FALSE
19. The wrist should be laid back until after the ball and racquet have made contact. TRUE FALSE
20. If possible, one should teach how to hit a flat ball first to assure that the student develops good contact. TRUE FALSE
21. Hip rotation can increase ball speed by more than 10 percent. TRUE FALSE
22. The shoulders contribute the least to ball speed. TRUE FALSE
23. The ballistic reflex is an essential part of a professional stroke. TRUE FALSE
24. Stroke rectification refers to the straight line portion of a stroke. TRUE FALSE
25. A completely relaxed body is the secret to hitting on the run. TRUE FALSE