Examination 6: Tennis Science and Technology(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. A player can "hold the ball" on their racquet. TRUE FALSE
2. When discussing ball speed, it is the speed of the ball immediately after it is struck by the racquet that is relevant. TRUE FALSE
3. A ball struck at 70mph will traverse the court in less than one second. TRUE FALSE
4. An average video camcorder can record 30 frames per second. TRUE FALSE
5. Ball speed cannot be determined from video analysis. TRUE FALSE
6. The initial ball speed off the racquet can be determined from its average speed. TRUE FALSE
7. Radar is not a good biofeedback device. TRUE FALSE
8. The weight of a racquet contributes to ball speed. TRUE FALSE
9. The weight of the racquet cannot contribute to consistency. TRUE FALSE
10. The human eye can resolve 30 frame per second. TRUE FALSE
11. In the professional game, racquet head speeds reach over 60 mph at contact. TRUE FALSE
12. Visual processing can be adversely affected by emotions. TRUE FALSE
13. The maximum angle of acceptance in a serve is 15 degrees TRUE FALSE
14. The apparent coefficient of restitution can be estimated using video analysis. TRUE FALSE
15. To stop the action in a tennis shot one needs to set the shutter speed of their camcorder or camera to at least 1/500 sec. TRUE FALSE
16. The depth of a shot can compensate for ball speed. TRUE FALSE
17. The ability to use focal vision is often compromised when a player is nervous or scared. TRUE FALSE
18. Recall of an action after the fact is very accurate. TRUE FALSE
19. The human brain learns by storing templates. TRUE FALSE
20. In a tennis stroke, the racquet moves in a circular motion. TRUE FALSE