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A terminological database on terms used in the sport of tennis

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A shot in which the ball is struck before it bounces on the ground. Generally a player hits a volley while standing near the net.

Domain: Sports; Category: Tennis

The person of authority, in a variety of sports, who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making on the fly decisions.

Domain: Sports; Category: Tennis

In tennis because of a net being in the middle of the court, using topspin will increase the player's consistency. Topspin also allows a player a greater margin of error.

Domain: Sports; Category: Tennis

A shot to start a point. A player will hit the ball with a racquet so it will fall into the diagonally opposite backside box without being stopped by the net.

Domain: Sports; Category: Tennis

A sports implement consisting of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of cord is stretched tightly.

Domain: Sports; Category: Tennis

Instead of playing multiple sets, players may play one "pro set". A pro set is first to 8 (or 10) games by a margin of two games, instead of first to 6 games.

Domain: Sports; Category: Tennis

Stroke in which the player hits the ball over his/her head; if the shot is hit relatively strongly, it is referred to as a smash; smashes are often referred to as simply overheads, although not every ...

Domain: Sports; Category: Tennis

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