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TENNIS TERMS
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• FAULT: A service that is not in play.
• FIRST SERVICE: The first of the two serves of a tennis ball a player is allowed.
Generally the server will try a more difficult serve on the first
service.
• FLAT: A shot with little to no spin.
• FOLLOW THROUGH: The part of the swing after the ball is hit. A good follow
through is important for accuracy and power.
• FOOT FAULT: When the server steps over the baseline while making a serve.
• FOOTWORK: A player’s technique for moving most economically to
the ideal position to play a strock. Techniques include tango,
side -step, and cross-step.
• FOREHAND: A tennis swing where the palyer hits the tennis ball from behind
their body. Often the forehand is the player’s best stroke.
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