Examination 5: Footwork and Stroke Production(True/ False Format)
The following examination is to determine your level of knowledge to be able to advance a player to state championship or professional level.
       
1. There more than four footwork stages in needed to rally from the baseline. TRUE FALSE
2. Footwork requires as precise choreography as done when learning professional dancing. TRUE FALSE
3. Footwork choreography is the same before and after your opponent strikes the ball. TRUE FALSE
4. The split step provides an opportunity to stabilize the body and adapt to ball direction. TRUE FALSE
5. When moving to the forehand side for a wide shot, the player must arrest their lateral movement to gain stability. TRUE FALSE
6. The final adjustment steps before striking the ball must be less than 6 inches because the center of the racquet is less than six inches from the racquet edge. TRUE FALSE
7. A player should never be taught how to hit off the back foot. TRUE FALSE
8. Lateral movement requires two different forms of footwork. TRUE FALSE
9. The back pedal is not essential to learn to be a professional player. TRUE FALSE
10. The serve recovery step can cover as much as five feet at the professional level. TRUE FALSE
11. The back toe should be pushing the body forward at contact. TRUE FALSE
12. A player running wide for a shot must simultaneously reposition both feet and shift their body weight to move back into the court efficiently. TRUE FALSE
13. A narrow stance is sufficient for hitting with power. TRUE FALSE
14. A player must be able to execute the six stages of the action cycle in just over one second at the professional level. TRUE FALSE
15. It is preferable to have both feet on the ground at the moment of ball contact. TRUE FALSE
16. A player can time their split step to occur at the exact moment their opponent strikes the ball. TRUE FALSE
17. The time expended during the split step can be used orient to the direction of the ball. TRUE FALSE
18. The speed to today's professional game requires that a player learn to anticipate their opponents actions because there is just not enough time to wait for conclusive evidence of their intent. TRUE FALSE
19. Preparation, adjustment, and observation are all parts of the action cycle. TRUE FALSE
20. One cannot react accurately to a ball if they are too close to the bounce. TRUE FALSE