Mastering Tennis Strategies Test your knowledge on various tennis strategies and tactics with this quiz! ghostman published on October 21, 2023 Stacked 1/10 What is a basic strategy for an aggressive player in tennis? Consistently hitting loopy shots Taking the ball early and hitting with power Playing defensively from the baseline Avoiding attacking shots 2/10 When is it beneficial to use the serve and volley tactic in tennis? To put immediate pressure on the opponent When playing on clay courts When facing a counterpuncher Only during doubles matches 3/10 What is a common strategy to break an opponent's rhythm in tennis? Hitting slow, predictable shots Changing the pace and spin of shots Always aiming for the center of the court Staying at the baseline throughout the match 4/10 In doubles tennis, what is a beneficial strategy for the serving team? Only serving to the opponent's forehand Serving to the weaker opponent's backhand Serving directly at the net player Serving with less power to avoid mistakes 5/10 What is the purpose of hitting a drop shot in tennis? To overpower the opponent with pace To catch the opponent off guard and shorten the rally To hit a ball that lands near the baseline To hit a high, topspin shot over the opponent 6/10 Which court surface is most suitable for a player who uses a lot of topspin? Grass Clay Hard court Carpet court 7/10 What is a common strategy when playing against a serve-and-volley player? Passing shots and lobs Using drop shots Staying at the baseline and rallying Hitting powerful serves 8/10 When approaching the net in tennis, what is a typical strategy? Hitting high, defensive volleys Taking the ball early and aiming for angles Standing far behind the service line Hitting drop shots from the baseline 9/10 In which situation is it beneficial to use a slice shot in tennis? When returning a powerful and low shot When playing on a fast court surface When hitting a high, bouncing ball Only during singles matches 10/10 What is a recommended strategy when facing an opponent with a powerful serve? Always try to match their pace Focus on good returns and try to break their serve Serve with even more power Avoid returning deep shots