in questions and answers
In the educational brochure, in the form of questions and answers, the main questions of tennis are briefly and easily disclosed.
The brochure is intended for students, teachers and those who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge of tennis.
Reviewers:
Poyarkov. Yu.M. - Two-time Olympic champion; professor, honored coach of Ukraine.
Volkov E.P. – Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor of the Department
Sports and outdoor games HSAFC
From author 3
Preface 4
History of Tennis 5
Inventory, equipment 8
Tennis court 10
Game Rules 11
Judging 13
Technique for Tennis Strokes 21
Physical fitness 25
References 29
Tennis is currently one of the most popular and massive sports. This is because it is never too late to start playing it. In addition to physical activity, playing tennis acquires great psychological satisfaction, receives a charge of vivacity and good mood. It is no coincidence that they say about tennis that this sport is special, and for most people it gives rise to a fanatical love.
^ If desired, any of the novice tennis players can independently find deeper and more complete answers to their questions regarding teaching methods.
What attracts millions of people to play tennis?
^ There is hardly a better answer to this question.:
"Tennis is a special sport. Like no other, it generates fanatical adherents, causes love for centuries, for life. Perhaps this is due to the fact that tennis, like chess, can be played all your life, while in other sports Age very soon puts up barriers, or perhaps this is due to the special, mysterious beauty of tennis and the fact that in this game, as in no other, personality and character are sharply and fully manifested.
^ Every year the number of fans of this wonderful game is growing.
History of tennis
1. Where and when did tennis appear and what does the word "lawn tennis" mean?
Even in ancient Egypt, Carthage, China and Japan, a game with a small ball was popular, which, with the help of a palm or objects, was thrown over some semblance of a grid.The prototype of tennis is a ball game that existed in Italy, England, France in the 13th-14th centuries, which was interrupted by hand through a stretched rope. Rackets began to be used in the 16th century. The name tennis comes from the Frenchtenez, the imperative form of the verbtenir,"Keep". It means, thus, “hold”!. With this shout, the player warned the opponent that he was about to serve. In France they played jeu de paume. In England, the game was called "court tennis" from the English word "yard".
In 1874, retired English major Walter Wingfield created an exciting game, which he called "spheristics", and already in 1875 he patented it under the name "Lawn tennis", which means grass tennis in English. In the same year, the first competitions are held in England.
The Marylybon Croquet Club formed a committee to promote the game. The club's committee has somewhat changed the rules of the game, approved the new size and shape of the court. And in 1877, the first official lawn tennis tournament was organized and held on the courts of the All England Croquet Club in Wimbledon.
The first president of the English Lawn Tennis Association was William Renshaw, one of the first champions of the Wimbledon tournament.
^ 2. Which organizations manage the competition?
Tennis is governed by the National Tennis Federations. The main tasks are the all-round development of tennis, drawing up a calendar of competitions, classifying leading tennis players and practical assistance in organizing and holding competitions of various sizes.
On May 31, 1975, the European Tennis Association (ETA), now called the Tennis Association of Europe, or Tennis Europe for short, was established in Rome and has its headquarters in Basel. It consists of subcommittees - amateur tennis, juniors, rules, technical, veterans and commercial-legal.
Tennis Europe is primarily responsible for hosting the European Youth Tennis Tours in the age categories up to 12, 14 and 16, hosting the winter and summer European Cups and continental championships. Much attention is paid to the development of veteran tennis.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is based in London. Under its jurisdiction are tournaments in the age category under 18, women's and men's professional tournaments with a prize fund not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, international team competitions Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Peugeot Cup, Hopman Cup, as well as tournaments of the Grand Slam series.
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and the Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP) operate in close cooperation with the ITF. They hold their own tour, which includes all the major tournaments of the tennis calendar.
^ 3. What are the major international tennis competitions?
The central place in world tennis is occupied by Grand Slam tournaments, which include such competitions as the Open Championships of Australia, France, England (Wimbledon), and the USA.
The Australian Open is played on hard artificial turf, the French Open is played on clay courts, the Wimbledon tournament is played on grass courts The United States Open is played on New York's synthetic turf tennis stadium. The one who manages to win these four tournaments during the year becomes the owner of the Grand Slam.
^ Why these tournaments?
Prior to World War II, only these four countries had won the Davis Cup, the world team championship that had been held since 1900.
^ Where did the name "Grand Slam" come from?
The final match of the 1933 US Open. Before the match, New York Times columnist John Curran wrote: “If Crawford wins, it will be like winning a Grand Slam of cards. But John Crawford, who won the previous three tournaments, leading 2:1 in sets, lost to Fred Perry.
^ Five years later, Don Budge became the first Grand Slam winner.
The Grand Slam is not a prize, but a title. In the history of tennis, only five players have been awarded this title. In men, Don Budge (1938) and Rod Laver - twice (1962 and 1969). For women, Maureen O'Connolly (1953), Margaret Smith-Court (1967) and Steffi Graf (1988), the latter also adding the title of Olympic champion this year.
^ 4 What is the history of tennis in the Olympics?
Tennis was included in the program of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. Women first participated in 1900 in Paris. But after the 1924 Olympics, tennis was excluded from the list of Olympic sports as a result of a conflict between the presidents of the IOC and the ITF.The reason wasa grid separating athletes, which allegedly contradicts the principles of the Olympic movement. In 1966 and 1984Tennis was presented at the Olympics as a demonstration sport in 1988, but only in 1988 in Seoul did it again become a full member of the Olympic Games. The winners were Steffi Graf (Germany) and Miloslav Mechirz (Czechoslovakia). Today, tennis players compete for four sets of awards in men's and women's singles and doubles.
^ 5. What is the world tennis classification?
According to the results of performances in competitions, tennis players are awarded a certain number of points, on the basis of which their place in the world classification is determined.
To enter the world classification, it is necessary to win at least one main draw match in at least three tournaments within 52 weeks. Each of the tournaments, depending on the significance, the composition of the participants and the number of victories, brings the tennis player credit points.
Alena Bondarenko (19th in the world) achieved the best result in the world classification among Ukrainian tennis players, and Andrey Medvedev (4th racket of the world) among tennis players.
^ 6. How are sports categories assigned in tennis?
The calendar year in tennis competitions is considered from December 1 of the current year to November 30 of the next year.
^ To fulfill the standard of the Master of Sports of Ukraine, one of the following requirements must be met:
- get into the number of winners in the championship or the Cup of Ukraine in singles, or in the final in doubles,
- to win in singles at the Championship of Ukraine under 18 years old.
- Take first or second place in the tournaments "Crimean Spring", "Carpathian Spring" (singles and doubles),
- according to the results of the year, enter the top ten tennis players of the country.
The 1st category is assigned on condition of victory over two different tennis players of the 1st category and six tennis players of the 2nd category during the year.
^ The 2nd category is assigned on condition of victory over two different tennis players of the 2nd category and four tennis players of the 3rd category during the year.
The 3rd category is assigned on condition of victory over two different tennis players of the 3rd category and four tennis players without a category during the year.
Discharge requirements are reviewed once every four years after the end of the next Olympic cycle.
^ 7. Why is the fifteen-score system adopted in tennis?
The counting system was formed long before the official opening of the game of tennis.
There is a counting system called "60-fold", which arose during the Babylonian culture. In this system, the initial measure was not one, but sixty. Tennis has always been played for money. In the 14th century, this system was used in France when minting coins. The division into four parts is explained by the influence of the church and the symbol of the cross, which was minted on the reverse side of the coin. They played on a coin of 60 sous, which was called the "crown". The crown was exchanged for 4 coins of 15 sous. This is where the number 15 came from. When the bill was announced at the beginning of the last century, for convenience and brevity, 45 was changed to forty.
^ 8. Why is the first serve served to the left of the serving square?
The vast majority of tennis players play with their right hand and, according to the laws of movement on the right, it is more natural to serve to the left corner. Lefties have to follow the majority. This implies that tennis was invented by right-handed people. In the Middle Ages, mere mortals had the right to only one serve, and kings - a kind of two odds. Now everyone who plays tennis has the right to two serves.
Inventory and equipment
^ 1. How to choose the right tennis racket for a beginner tennis player?
When choosing a tennis racket, its weight is essential, as well as the length of the racket and the thickness of the handle.There are children's rackets with a short handle, youth rackets and rackets for adults. In the old days, when wood dominated, the weight of racquets fluctuated between 13 - 14 oz. The lighter the racket, the easier the swing. But light rackets lack power. The most common tennis racquet weights currently in production are: 4 1/8"(l-1) - for children, 4 3/8 inches (l-3) - for women, 4 5/8 inches (l-5) for men. The signs in brackets are used to indicate the size of rackets in European countries.As for balancing, it is better if the weight of the racket is evenly distributed. By playing with a lighter-headed racquet, it is easier to control the stroke. However, a physically strong player often prefers a heavier racket. This allows you to perform hits of great force, which increases the speed of the ball.
^ 2. What balls are used for learning and playing tennis?
Yellow balls are used to play tennis. The weight of the ball must be between 56.7 and 58.5 grams. The balls differ in their rigidity and aerodynamic abilities, which is often used by the owners of the courts in team competitions, who choose balls that are convenient for themselves. But, all balls that are used in competitions must be ITF certified. This information is indicated on the packaging.
In addition, there are training balls that are not used in competition. As a rule, they wear out more slowly, but have worse aerodynamic properties.
^ Special soft balls are often used for training children. They slow down the rebound and give the child more time to prepare for the kick.
A quick rebound of a hard ball is conducive to attacking actions. However, recently the men's tennis competition has turned into a service competition, so the organizers are looking for an opportunity to reasonably slow down the game due to the correct choice of balls.
Jean-Paul Lot in his book advises novice players to immediately use hard balls with a good rebound. The ball should not be too fuzzy, as this reduces its jumping ability.
The use of hard balls allows you to quickly master the basics of an offensive game, obliges a tennis player to more closely monitor his flight, i.e. control the ball.
^ 3. How important is racquet string tension to playing tennis?
The tension of the strings on the rim of the racket is of great importance. String tension, as a rule, is measured in kilograms and is individual for each tennis player. However, each racket is marked with the optimal draw weight of the countries. As a rule, 27 by 26 kilograms.
A stiffer stretch allows for better volleys and serves, while a softer stretch is for those players who prefer a long rally on the back line without resorting to action. By increasing the time of contact with the string surface, they improve ball control, but with strong blows, the ball often breaks out.
Professional players use the tension of the strings depending on the weather, the condition of the court, the chosen style of play. Recently, male tennis players quite often use a racket with a new stretch at the next change of balls.
In order to protect the strings from mechanical damage and moisture, store the racket in a special case.
^ 4. How to avoid getting blisters on your hands while playing tennis?
Blisters (water bubbles) appear on the hands of beginner tennis players who grip the racquet handle too tightly and strike off the center of the string surface. At the same time, the handle of the racket turns, injuring the palm. Wet palms can also be the cause.
In order to avoid the appearance of blisters, it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the winding on the handle. The base of the racket handle must not be exposed. The winding should fit snugly against the handle, without scars and crevices.
^ 5. How to choose the right tennis uniform?
For many years, the traditional color of a tennis player's clothing has been white. In the late 70s, tennis players increasingly began to perform in multi-colored uniforms. But, in England, this tradition is cherished and now they perform only in white at Wimbledon.
A sports uniform for playing tennis should be very comfortable, not restrict movement and not interfere during the game. The sole of the shoe should be thick enough to provide good traction on various court surfaces. The clutch should not be rigid to avoid injury.
The size of the shoes should be carefully chosen and the socks should not have wrinkles, otherwise you will quickly get blisters and calluses. The sole of the shoe should not be grooved. Otherwise, it may damage the surface of the court, which should be as even as possible.
^ 6. Name the main components of the racket.
When learning to play tennis, the terms denoting the parts of a racket are very often used. These are the head, neck, handle, butt, strings.
1. Racket head;
2. Racket rim;
3. The neck of the racket;
4. Racket handle;
5. Butt;
^ 7. What is a vibration damper for?
The vibration damper is necessary to reduce the recoil that occurs when the strings vibrate during an impact to the elbow. In addition, reducing string vibration allows for better control of the ball. The vibration damper can be located anywhere on the racket outside the intersection of the strings. It is usually located at the base of the racquet head under the last string.
Tennis court
^ 1. What is a tennis court, what are its dimensions?
The tennis court is a rectangular area. For a single game, the size of the court is 23.77 x 8.23 meters. For doubles, the size is slightly larger in width and is 23.77 x 10.97 meters. In the middle, the court is divided into two equal squares by a net, the height of which is 0.914 meters in the center and 1.07 meters along the edges. If a singles match is being played on the doubles court, supports are placed on the sides of the net. The overall dimensions of the race area must be at least 18.29 m wide and 36.58 m long. It is desirable that the open court along its long axis be oriented in a north-south direction to reduce sun glare when serving.
^ The surface of the courts can be different: grass, clay, synthetic, wood, as well as elementary asphalt and concrete.
The term "court" in Russian is used only in relation to tennis courts, so it is not recommended to use the combination of the words "tennis court".
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^ 2. Why are some courts called "fast" and others "slow" »
On tennis courts with a smooth hard surface (asphalt, plastic, wood), the ball bounces off the surface quickly and high. Such tennis courts are called "fast".
On soft clay courts, the speed of the ball rebound is much less, the time to reflect the blow in this case increases. The more abrasive the court, the slower the rebound. Such courts are called "slow". Depending on the coverage of the court, beginner players form technical and tactical actions. You need to be able to play equally well on both fast and slow courts.
^ Conducting Grand Slam tournaments on courts with various surfaces requires great versatility from the world's leading tennis players.
Rules of the game
^ 1. How is the winner of a tennis match determined?
To win a set, a tennis player must win six games, with a two-game lead over his opponent. With a score of 5:5, a set is played up to 7 games won. With a score of 6:6, in almost all tournaments, a tie-break is played - the decisive game. To win the match, you need to win two sets. In men's Grand Slams, Davis Cup matches and ATP Super Nine finals, three sets must be won to win.
Tennis competitions are held both individual and team. According to the categories, the competitions are divided into single men's and women's, double men's and women's, mixed (man and woman).
^ 2. How is the winner of the game determined?
The winner of the game is determined by the points won. If the player wins the first ball, the score is declared 15:0, if the second - 30:0, the third - 40:0, the fourth - the game is won. The account may be different, i.e. 15.15 or 30:15. If the score has become 40:40 - "exactly" is declared. If after the count "exactly" the server lost the ball, the referee announces "under", if won - "over". When a game score is announced, the server's score is listed first.
The player who wins 2 points in a row, after the score "exactly" is declared the winner of the game. With a score of 6:6 in a set, a decisive game is usually played (tie-break). To win it, you need to score seven points. Whoever wins it wins the set.
^ 3. How does the change of serve take place during a game of tennis and when does the change of sides take place?
In the first game, the player who won this right by toss serves. The second player receives the serve. In the second game they change. The receiver becomes the giver. The server's score is declared first.
The ball is served only diagonally. The game begins with a serve to the right of the receiving square. The player then serves the ball to the left square, and so on. Two attempts are given for each serve.
Opponents change sides of the courts after the first, third and each subsequent odd game and at the end of the set, if the number of games in it was odd.
^ 4. What is a step?
An overstep is a service error when a player touches the backline with their foot or other part of the body, or steps beyond the extension of the sideline or center mark before the ball is directly hit.
^ 5. What is called the "dead zone" and why?
The dead zone is a place in the center of the site, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe service line. It got its name due to the fact that at this point it is very difficult to reflect the opponent's blows, and it is very easy for him to circle you.
^ 6. What is tennis ethics?
We owe the appearance of tennis to England, and everyone knows that England is a country of traditions. Much attention is paid to traditions and etiquette in tennis. Tennis has its own unwritten laws that must be followed. First of all, this is the athlete's uniform, the athlete must be neatly dressed. An athlete on the court must behave with dignity, not defiantly. The attitude towards the opponent should not be superior.
In tennis, it is considered unethical to resort to procrastination. After the ball has been played, the receiver is obliged to return all the balls to the opponent. In the absence of a referee, the server is required to announce the match score after each point has been played.
^ 7. What does "tie-break" mean?
When the score is 6:6, a decisive game is played in the set, which is called a “tie-break”. To win a tie-break, you need to win seven points by two points. The quantitative score is maintained until the end of the game. For example: 10:8. The player whose turn it is to serve serves on the first point. His opponent serves when drawing the second and third points starting from the second square. After that, each player takes turns serving two points. Sides are changed after every six points and at the end of the tie-break.
At the beginning of the next set, the player who, when the first point in the tie-break is played, must serve ; accepted the submission.
^ 8. What is a proset?
A proset is a one-set match in which 8 games must be won to win. With a score of 7:7, up to 9 won games are played. Tie-break is played with the score 8:8. A player can take a toilet break no later than 10 games played before his serve.
^ 9. What does "short set" mean?
The player (pair) who wins 4 games first, with a 2 game advantage over the opponent, wins the set. When the count is four, a tie-break is played.
Refereeing
^ 1. What are the duties of the chief referee during the tournament?
The chief judge (referee) is responsible for conducting the competition. His responsibilities include holding the draw, scheduling games. He determines the suitability of the venues for the game, transfers or postpones matches. Only the chief referee of the competition decides to remove the player from the tournament. When resolving disputes regarding the rules, the decision of the tournament referee is final. High integrity, honesty, thorough knowledge of the rules are required from the chief referee.
The chief referee or his deputy appoint referees for matches. The Referee has the right to remove and rearrange the judges if he deems it necessary.
^ 2. How many referees serve the maximum international match?
The answer is 11 judges.
3. What terminology does the referee use during the match?
In the process of drawing a point, the judge uses various exclamations. From how correctly and correctly he uses them in the match, you can judge the degree of preparedness of the referee.
"folt" - if the ball, when serving, falls outside the serving square.
"Out" - if the ball hits outside the court, or into any object located outside the court.
"Net" - if the ball, after serving, touches the top edge of the net and flies to the opposite side.
"Through" - If the ball flies through the net.
“Zashag”, more often used “foot fault” - if the player, before hitting the ball at the time of the serve, touched the court with his foot.
"Replay" - if the referee decides that the point must be replayed.
"Late" - if the player does not have time to hit the ball from the first bounce.
"Illegal Kick" - If a player intentionally touches the ball twice at the time of the kick, or the player touches the net or part of the opponent's court before the end of the point, or makes a kick before the ball flies to his side.
"Hitted" - if the ball touches the player or his clothes before the end of the point.
Interference - if a player deliberately interferes with an opponent's kick.
“Please wait” - if it is necessary to postpone the execution of the first or second serve.
"Correction, the ball is correct" - if it is necessary to cancel the erroneous exclamation of the linesman.
"Stop" - if it is necessary to stop the draw of a point, due to an interference that has arisen through no fault of the players.
^ 4. What announcements does the referee use during the match?
Before the start of the match:
“Two minutes” - when there are two minutes left before the end of the warm-up.
"One minute". This is followed by the introduction of the players. Example: “Cup of Ukraine. They meet in the first round match. To the left of the judge's tower from Kyiv - Peter Ivanov. To the right of the judge's tower from Kharkov is Ivan Petrov. The lot was won by Petrov and chose the serve.
“Time to get ready for the game” - after the end of the warm-up time.
"First set, Ivanov serves."
^ Game score announcement. The server's points are called first, with the exception of the tie-break.
After the end of the game - “Game Ivanov. In the first set he leads 5:2” or “Game Ivanova. Petrov leads 5-2 in the first set.
^ With a score of 6:6. - "Game Ivanova, six each, tie-break!"
Tie-break score announcement. The points of the one who leads in the account are announced first. "One zero. One by one. Two - one Ivanov, etc."
^ In doubles, the names of both players of the leading pair are announced.
When moving through sixty seconds - "Time".
When communicating with the audience - "Quiet please." "Please sit down, the players are ready." “Please keep quiet during the point draw. You are interfering with both players."
After the end of the match - “Game, set, match Ivanov 2:0. 6:3 6:4".
^ 6. How long is the rest between games?
Rest lasts 90 seconds. (1.5 min.)
7. How long is the rest between sets?
Rest lasts 120 seconds. (2 minutes.)
^ 8. What is the "decisive point" scoring system?
This scoring system consists in the fact that when the game is "exactly" scored, one point is played, which is decisive: whoever wins this point wins the game. The receiving player chooses the square in which he will receive the serve. In a mixed pair, when a decisive point is played, the man serves the man, the woman the woman.
^ 9. What is a "mix"?
Mixed - a mixed couple consisting of a man and a woman.
What are the penalties for playing rock while playing tennis?
In case of violation of the Players' Code of Conduct, the tennis player in the first case is punished with a warning. On the second warning, the player receives a penalty point (this point is added to the opponent's score). At the third and each subsequent warning, the player is penalized by a game.
A player may be removed from a match for any one violation of the rules, if the Chief Referee considers that this violation harms the image of the tournament. If the judge on the tower considers that the player’s violation is serious enough (hitting the ball or racket at the opponent, referee, spectators, children serving balls, after the end of the point draw, insulting the referee, etc.), he announces “Violation of the rules, the referee is invited to court".
Violations include: intentionally prolonging the game, shouting and obscene language, insulting gestures, throwing balls, throwing rackets, verbal abuse, physical abuse, coach prompting, refusal to wrestle (when a player intentionally starts to lose a match).
^ The penalty system is in effect from the moment the players enter the court.
A player who has received a warning from a tower umpire may ask the head umpire to be called in for clarification, as this is a matter of interpretation of the rules. The Head Referee may overrule a tower referee's penalty if the rules are misapplied or misinterpreted.
Know how to control yourself while playing. Self-control is the key to successful tennis.
^ 11. In what cases does the game stop?
A tennis match has the right to stop the chief referee or the referee on the tower.
The match can be stopped in the following cases:
- if the referee on the platform decides that the condition of the court due to weather conditions becomes unsafe for the players
- if one of the players needs to eliminate the malfunction of clothing or shoes (the time of the break and its justification is determined by the judge on the tower); this rule does not apply to rackets.
- the player may leave the court only with the permission of the referee on the tower (or the chief referee).
- during the game, no breaks or delays in the game are allowed due to the deterioration of the player's physical condition;
- in the event that both players equally do not comply with the rules of continuity of the game, delay the meeting, then the server is punished first;
- for changing sides during the game, between the end of a point and the beginning of the next game, a time of 1 minute 30 seconds is given;
- the pause between points in the game should not exceed 20 seconds;
- in the event that the match is interrupted and the players have left the court, they are allowed to receive help or advice from the coach without restrictions.
Technique for performing tennis strokes
^ 1. Name the main types of racket grip.
Continental, western, semi-western, eastern.
2. How to hold a tennis racket correctly?
The way to properly hold the racket, i.e. The grip of the racquet is determined by the position of the hand on the handle of the racquet. The palm of the hand should be at least 1.5 cm from the end of the handle to the hand. The extreme phalanxes of the thumb and middle fingers coincide with the girth of the racket handle.
^ There are different types of racket grip that a tennis player must master. Hits from the right and left from the rebound, the game from the summer, the serve are performed with different grips.
^ 3. What should be the grip strength of the racket handle?
Hold the tennis racket loosely enough. Shoulder and forearm should be relaxed and tense only at the moment of hitting the ball.
The angle formed by the forearm and hand should be neither too small nor too large.
Claudia Long's advice on how to properly hold a tennis racket is very interesting. She advises to imagine that you are holding a live bird in your hand. Naturally, you need to hold it so as not to crush it, and at the same time so that it does not fly away.
^ Excessive squeezing of the racket handle leads to the fact that the muscles of the hand quickly get tired and there is stiffness in movements.
4. What strokes are used in tennis?
IN During the game of tennis, the following strokes are used: serve, serve reception, right hand (forehand), backhand (backhand), volley, half-flight, shortened blow, attacking candle, protective candle, cut blows, twisted blows, smesh, reverse.
Depending on the rotation during the serve and kicks from the rebound, twisted, flat and cut punches are distinguished.
With regard to the tactics of the game, the following technical and tactical techniques can be distinguished: expectant strikes, blocking strikes, strokes, reaching the net, exchanging blows from the back line, changing the pace and rhythm of the game, and others.
It is not enough to have a good command of the technique of performing strikes on the right, on the left, from the fly, to be able to perform a powerful serve. It is necessary to be able to vary the impact, i.e. play slowly and quickly, change the direction of blows and rotation depending on the situation.
^ Leading experts recommend paying attention to the following five elements in each training session: rebound shots, volleys, serve, receive, dribble shots.
^ 5. What is the importance of playing against the wall in the learning process?
A game at the wall - an invariable simulator for any tennis player. Starting to play near the wall, you need to remember a number of rules: the ball should be sent with a medium-strength kick, being 6-8 meters from the wall. The speed and direction of impacts must be constantly changed. This makes you pay more attention to the flight of the ball.
Involving a partner in the game at the wall will significantly increase the emotionality of your training, bring the spirit of competition into it.
^ 6. What does footwork mean when playing tennis?
While playing tennis, the player's legs must be in constant motion. Good footwork is the sum total of all movement on the court combined with speed and overall activity.
^ Without proper footwork, a player simply will not reach the ball or, having reached the ball, will not be able to maintain balance and correct body position.
It must be remembered that your success in the game depends on the speed of movement around the court. The player must have a high starting speed, be constantly ready to approach the place where the ball lands and be in a comfortable position to strike.
The speed depends on the following three factors: the speed of reaction, the speed of a single movement, the frequency of movements. For a tennis player, the fourth component is also important - the speed of exit from the previous blow. The tennis player must return to the starting position as early as possible, which will give him additional time to prepare for the next stroke.
During the game, movement with side steps, running with a cross step is used, the player must be able to quickly move backwards, perform accelerations from various positions.
It should be remembered that the movement to the ball to perform strikes from the right, from the left from the rebound, always begins with the foot of the same name.
^ 7. What is the beat rhythm?
This is the ability of a player to technically correctly perform all phases of striking: preparation for a strike, direct strike and accompaniment.
In any stroke in tennis, the legs, hips, torso, shoulder, forearm, hand are involved in a strictly defined sequence. If one of the links of this chain falls out, the blow will not be strong enough or accurate enough.
Every beginner tennis player should constantly think about these stroke phases at the initial stage of training. Over time, these actions are performed automatically. The player has rhythm in the game. All player movements are performed smoothly ("softly"), however, too slow, belated preparation will lead to haste in action.
Jean-Paul Lot notes that rhythmic play is a game without unreasonably sharp movements, without fuss, a game with a large efficiency factor.
^ 8. What is the stability of a tennis player?
Player stability is the ability to keep the ball in play for a long time with a large margin of safety. A stable player serves the ball in most cases on the first serve, does not commit double faults.
When exchanging shots from the back line, he does not make mistakes, confidently strikes from the field (especially near the net), does not make mistakes when hitting overhead. A stable player is not embarrassed by a sharp change in the pace and rhythm of the game.
Any beginner player should learn to control the length of their strokes. This is one of the main tasks of a beginner tennis player.
Style is a reflection of the player's personality. Progress in the game means improving the technique, but it remains in harmony with the style of play, the personality of the athlete.
Watching the game of good tennis players, it is necessary to try to adopt all the best that they can do, but in no case should you copy the game of leading tennis players. It must be remembered that ease of implementation strikes from the leading players does not appear immediately. This is the result of hard and long work during training.
^ 10. Are tennis skills lost when a person stops playing?
The results of studies of the theory and practice of sports training show that the skill acquired in the process of practicing a particular sport is preserved almost forever. Of course, more complex skills largely depend on the physical fitness of the athlete and, of course, can be lost.
^ Having learned to play tennis, a person retains this skill for life. It is almost impossible to unlearn how to play tennis.
When resuming training to restore the effectiveness of strikes, remember the principle of gradualness and regularity. Do not try to force things by increasing the number of workouts and their intensity.
^ 11. Why is it necessary to constantly look at the ball while playing tennis, to follow its flight?
Successful execution of strokes is possible only if the player constantly concentrates his attention on the flight of the ball.
^ It is necessary to follow the flight of the ball until it comes into contact with the string surface of your racket.
A player who looks at the moment of impact not at the ball, but at the place where he is going to hit, hits the ball not in the center of the racket and the hit is inaccurate.
^ The habit of following the flight of the ball allows the player to perform preparatory actions in time for striking back.
What is the importance of the initial position of the player in the process of playing tennis?
^ One of the main tasks for a beginner tennis player is learning the starting position or, in other words, the main stance.
The main thing that you need to pay attention to first of all when learning the starting position is to remember that the body must be relaxed and at the same time ready to perform the desired action. The player must be in a stable position and maintain balance.
The tennis player constantly remains vigilant. Legs in constant motion and readiness. The weight of the body is somewhat shifted to the forefoot. Steve Greenberg suggests imagining tennis balls under your heels.
^ 13. How to correctly take the starting position during the game on the back line?
In order to correctly take the starting position, you need to slightly bend your legs, put your feet shoulder-width apart, and transfer your body weight to your toes.
The tennis player must hold the racket so that the head of the racket is at chest level and the handle is below the waist. The racket must be held by the neck with your free hand. It helps to “unload” the working hand, and after the tennis player decides which blow will reflect the ball, it will help to quickly change the grip for the corresponding blow.
Being in the initial position on the back line, be always ready to go to the net.
^ 14. How to avoid blunders when performing a right hand?
In order to avoid gross mistakes when performing a right hand strike, one rule must be learned - the racket must be strictly perpendicular to the ground. To develop this skill, you can use the advice of Don Allen. He. recommends imagining that you are hitting the ball with your palm - as if playing handball, not tennis. If a player has the feeling that he is hitting the ball with his palm perpendicular to the ground, he will never hit the ball with the racket turned up or down.
If the string surface is turned up, the ball will hit the court, and if it is down, it will hit the net. Practicing all the blows, it is necessary to control the position of the legs and the transfer of body weight from one leg to another.
^ 15. Why do many tennis players hit back with two hands?
The habit of hitting the left with two hands appears in tennis players in childhood, when a novice player is not able to break the ball over the net with one hand and for this reason they resort to using the other hand.
For many famous players, the two-handed backhand is a very effective weapon in receiving the serve and dribble. The technique of striking with two hands on the left is different from the technique of striking with one hand on the left.
The main difference is that when performing this strike, the left hand is leading. A two-handed backhand requires focus and good footwork. It is more powerful and stable than a one-handed strike, but its variability is much lower.
^ 16. What is the importance of the serve in tennis?
The value of serve in tennis is very high. The serve is the only shot whose success depends on the player's individual skill.
^ Mastering a powerful serve requires good coordination of all movements.
The fastest serve - 250 km / h was performed by Andy Roddick.
The development of submission must begin in stages. First, exercises with throwing a tennis ball are performed, to achieve an increase in speed and range of the throw. Then the position of the legs at the moment of filing is practiced, then the ball is tossed and the swing is performed, and finally, the ball is directly hit and exited from the hit.
^ 17. What are the features of the "smash" strike?
The blow that extinguishes, "kills" the ball over the head in tennis is called "smash".
A player who does not have a good overhead shot is a very mediocre tennis player. If a player is afraid of the "candle", then he has a bad "smash". His air strikes are passive.
^ An overhead kick is used during the exit to the net in order to finish a point in their favor.
The preparation for the punching movement is the same as for the serve, but there is a significant difference. When performing a mix, there is no movement of the racket behind the back, the so-called "reverse loop". Particular attention when performing an overhead strike must be paid to the starting position. It is necessary to take such a position that the ball is not to the left or behind you. 18. What istactical games?
Any stroke in tennis must be preceded by a certain plan. Tactics is when a player decides how and where to direct the ball in play. It is necessary to learn that it is necessary to think constantly during the game. However, a novice tennis player is able to specify his actions only when his technical arsenal allows him to do so. In other words, the ability to build a game tactically correctly is possible if the player is sufficiently technically equipped.
^ 19. What are the characteristics of kicks with rotation?
When playing tennis, you need to consider the rotation of the ball. Curved shots give a high, fast rebound, forcing the opponent to play at a high point, deep behind the baseline. After a cut hit, the ball flies quite slowly, but the ball's rebound is low and fast. For this reason, the cut shot is often used before going to the net, forcing the opponent to play from the bottom up, which allows the rally to end with a volley at a high point. Short shots with strong reverse rotation, as it were, stop the ball. In this case, the bounce is low and the ball stays in place.
^ 20. What are the features of the doubles game tactics?
The main difference between singles and doubles is that doubles is a "play of positions". When performing a strike, one must take into account the location not only of one's partner, but also of both opponents. Players must know their roles in doubles play. Partners communicate productively, figuring out how best to insure each other. Partners ask each other for forgiveness after they make a mistake. We must play our game, while trying to create maximum opportunities for our partner to show his strengths and protect his weaknesses as much as possible. Always try to attack the weaker of the opponents, regardless of whether he is at the net or on the back line. The correct position gives a win in most draws. In this, the doubles game is somewhat similar to chess, where it is also necessary to predict the next move of the opponent.
Good couples are distinguished by complete coordination in actions. Partners support each other if one of them makes a mistake. Help your partner and he will help you.
^ 21. How to avoid mistakes during doubles?
During doubles, partners should help each other not to make mistakes. If you see that a partner by mistake intends to hit the ball flying out of bounds, shout out loudly: "Out!" If in doubt whether the opponent's ball will hit the court or not, shout: "Let it fall!". This must be done in cases where the ball falls on the court after the "candle".
^ If there is any doubt which of you is better at hitting a flying ball, you can shout: "Mine!" or: "Yours!".
In order to avoid mistakes during the game, you can pre-arrange with a partner, for example, who will play the ball flying between the players when the partner moves along the net to perform a volley after your serve, etc.
^ 22. What are the characteristics of a half-volley strike?
Half-fly shot - a short, deft hit on the ball immediately after it has bounced off the court.The peculiarities of the semi-flight strike are that this strike must be performed on an ascending ball (immediately after the rebound), with a small swing and on strongly bent legs.
^ 23. What is mindful tennis play?
Watching the game of individual players, you can immediately distinguish between a player who plays interestingly, intelligently, and such players who play like a machine.
^ Jean-Paul Lot in his book recommends that beginner players constantly "think" about what they are doing, and not be content with hitting the ball without address.
Put thought into your every movement, control the speed and spin of the ball, be precise, strive to ensure that your tactical choice is always justified.
^ Of great importance for mastering the technique and tactics of playing tennis is watching the game of strong players.
Physical training
^ 1. What are the most injury prone areas for tennis players?
Elbow, shoulder, back, hand and ankle. After an injury, it is imperative to contact an exercise therapy specialist.
^ 3. What is the importance of the general physical fitness of a person for playing tennis?
Playing tennis requires a high level of general physical fitness. Physical qualities such as speed, agility, endurance, coordination and strength should be well developed. A slow person will never succeed in tennis. The need to perform motor actions in the minimum time requires the tennis player to develop speed. It is known that human dexterity is determined by the ability to perform all movements in a coordinated and accurate manner, as well as to cope with a new, unexpected task in a timely and rational manner. It is this quality that a tennis player should have to a greater extent. The endurance of a tennis player also has some features. Speed endurance is necessary, since during the game the tennis player constantly makes accelerations, all kinds of jerks.
^ 4. What physical exercises should be included in the warm-up before playing tennis?
A good warm-up reduces the likelihood of injury, increases performance. In order to prepare well for playing tennis, it is necessary to train such physical qualities as: speed, strength, coordination abilities, flexibility and endurance.
Preparation for the game (warm-up) must necessarily include general developmental exercises, i.e. exercises aimed at preparing for the work of all muscle groups. Along with performing general developmental exercises, each tennis player performs a number of special exercises.. Preparatory part of the warm-up: walking, running, jumping. The main part of the warm-up: warm-up of all muscle groups, joints and ligaments of the arms and shoulder girdle. These may include: jumping in place with significant bending of the legs, jumping to the right and left, jumping with squats, exercises in the supine position for the muscles of the legs and abdominals, side lunge with torso twists, forward lunge to the inside of the foot ( taking out the earth with the forearm of the hand). The final part of the warm-up: flexibility exercises. Sudden movements while playing tennis can cause serious injury.
^ 5. What are the positive effects of playing tennis on the human body?
In addition to the fact that tennis as a sport develops all the physical qualities of a person, it has a beneficial effect on the body systems as a whole. The impact of playing tennis on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is especially great. Changing situations during the game trains the nervous system, and the situation on the courts uplifts the mood and causes a desire for self-improvement and self-expression. Tennis lessons make a person constantly think during the game, analyze their own and other people's mistakes.
You can play tennis all your life. The 1930 Australian champion Emilia Westlecote was still competing in the 1980s. Jean Borotra played doubles at the French Open at the age of 70, and Martina Navratilova won her last Grand Slam title on the eve of her 50th birthday. The European Championship is held annually in the age category of 80 years and older.
^ TENNIS EXPERT TIPS
SH A. TARPISCHEV - Honored Trainer of the Russian Federation, Advisor to the President of Russia on Physical Culture and Sports.
There are general commandments, laws of the game, both for the master and for the beginner.
These axioms are unshakable throughout the long life of a tennis player, they are true for both ten-year-olds and seventy-year-olds.
Commandment one - look at the ball until the end, until it flies off the strings of your racket.
Commandment two - the point of impact must be in front of you.
Commandment three - you have to hit at the level at which the ball flies. Don't hit the ball on a tangent if you want it to be tight, precise, and directed.
Commandment Four - transferring the center of gravity of the body, put the weight of the body into the blow. This will add both strength and accuracy as it lengthens the racquet's tracking of the ball.
Commandment Five - feel the rhythm of the beat, a certain interaction, the sequence of all elements. The automatic work of all muscles will relieve the player of stiffness.
Tactics of the game - a reflection of a person's addictions; his psychology, in turn, depends on the tactics chosen by the athletes and is largely determined by the technical equipment of the tennis player, his functional readiness.
Brad Gilbert - American professional tennis player, the world's best master of the psychological game of tennis, coach of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick.
The key to success is the ability to think correctly, understand, analyze the game and use your knowledge. Your body will do what your brain tells it to do. Before playing on the score, you must draw up a game plan.
What is the opponent's main weapon?
What is his weakness?
What is my best shot and how can I use it against my opponent?
What can I do to prevent him from taking advantage of my weakness?
Get ahead as early as possible. Start your match smartly with the goal of taking the opponent's serve as soon as possible and establishing dominance in the match.
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A comment: In tennis, all events are divided into two categories:
- questions of fact (in a separate case) that took place during the ball rally;
- questions of interpretation of the Rules.
The first includes decisions about the place where the ball lands, touches by the player, hit after the second touch, interference, etc. (concerning ongoing match events).
The second category includes cases of misinterpretation of the rules of tennis, violations of the Player's Code of Conduct (refers exclusively to the actions of the referee or the interpretation of the rules by the players in his absence).
BEFORE THE MATCH
1 question: Can a player announce his refusal to play (in case of injury or other physical ailment) before the very beginning of the match?
Answer: This issue should be determined by the Tour Regulations or the Tournament Regulations. For example, in professional tours, the player is required to inform the referee that he is withdrawing from the tournament at least 30 minutes in advance, while providing a health certificate. Otherwise, the player incurs a penalty ( note of the author - In the history of professional tennis, there was a case when in 2001. in the semi-finals of the tournament in Indian Wells, the Williams sisters were supposed to meet and the elder Venus withdrew in 3 minutes. before the start of the match).
2. Question: Can the player who wins the toss announce his decision after the warm-up or change his choice after the warm-up?
Answer: In both cases, no.
3. Question: If a match is postponed until it has started, does the draw still stand or is it restarted when the match is restarted?
Answer: The result of the initial lot remains in force, but the players, when they enter the court again, have the right to make their choice again, according to the order determined by the lot.
WHEN SUBMISSION AND ITS RECEPTION
Comments: 1). When serving, the player is allowed to take one or both feet off the ground and jump into the playing field of the court. He may not touch one or both feet of the playing court before the ball has been kicked.
2). It is not allowed to start the service until the referee on the platform announces the score after the point has been played. The server must not serve until the receiver is ready to receive. However, the receiver must keep to the server's reasonable pace and must be ready to receive within a reasonable amount of time after the server has prepared to serve.
3). In the case when the server started serving (began tossing) after he was convinced that the opponent was ready to receive, then the latter, in the event of an external interference or unexpected external influence (for example, something hit the eye), has the right to signal (raise his hand or racket up) about his unavailability. If the receiver of his signal did not notice and put the ball into play, then the receiver should not touch the ball. the ball hit at the reception indicates that the receiver is ready to receive.
4). If, in a singles or doubles game, the service was not made along the proper diagonal (in the wrong field of service), then the error must be corrected immediately after discovery. All points played before the discovery of an oversight count.
1 question: What time is given between the first and second innings?
Answer: The specific time is not determined, however, the server does not have the right to delay the serve. If, in the opinion of the referee, the delay was due to the fault of the receiver and was long enough, the server is given the opportunity to replay the first serve.
2. Question: If, after a correctly executed serve, the receiver hits the ball and immediately declares that he was not ready to receive the serve. Does he require a replay?
Answer: No, because he hit the ball. The point is awarded to the server because the receiver stopped the game.
3. Question: If the player decides to put the ball into play with a kick from below. Does he need to throw the ball up (palm under the ball)?
Answer: No, the rules state that you can toss (release from English. - release) the ball in any direction, and therefore down. They do not specify how, when tossing, to hold the ball.
4. Question: After the second serve, the server's racket involuntarily flies out of his hand, but does not hit the net. Can a receiver who made a mistake when making a hit demand a replay, arguing that the flying racket distracted his attention?
Answer: No. A racquet unintentionally released from the hand is not a hindrance to the opponent.
5. Q: On the first serve, the racket flies out of the player's hand and hits the net before the ball has landed in the service field. The receiver beats him off and is mistaken. What should be the decision of the referee: repeat the first serve, assign a second serve or award a point to the opponent?
Answer: The server loses a point.
6. Situation: The receiver signals (by raising his arm or racket above his head) that he is not ready to receive the serve at the moment the opponent serves. The ball hits the net. What should be the judge's decision?
Answer: The serve is replayed because the signal of the receiver could distract the server and this qualifies as interference.
7. Question: Does the server, after a successful first serve, have the right to throw out the second ball that he was holding in his hand?
Answer: No, because this qualifies as intentional interference with the opponent and he loses the point.
8. Situation: The player breaks the string on the racket when serving. What should be the judge's decision?
Answer: Option 1. If the ball hit the field without hitting the net (regardless of whether it happened on the first or second serve), then the point draw continues and after its completion the player must change the racket. Option 2. If this happened on the first serve and the ball hit the net or out of bounds, then the server must change the racket and the point will start from the second serve. Option 3. If this happened on the second serve and the ball hit the net or out of bounds, the server loses the point.
9. Question: May a player in a singles match serve from behind the baseline between the imaginary extensions of the sidelines for singles and doubles?
Answer: No, such a position is incorrect, and if this happens, then the second is assigned on the first serve, and on the second, the server loses a point.
10. Question: The ball, after being served, touches the stand (support) for a single game, or a post, or part of the net between the post and the post, or the referee's tower and enters the field of service. Is this approach considered correct?
Answer: No, this is not permitted by Rule 19"B". All of these items are permanent equipment.
11. Situation: During the draw of a point, the ball touches the net, as a result of which the post (support) of the net is displaced or falls. What should be the judge's decision?
Answer: Stop the game and replay the point from the first serve. The exception is when the referee is absolutely certain that the receiver of the ball had no chance of hitting it. Then the player who hit wins the point.
12. Situation: The ball after the first innings hit the net, as a result of which the central belt unhooked from the hook or the stand (support) changed its position, as a result of which the height of the net changed. Neither the referee nor the players noticed this. The second serve was also made in the net. After that, the server notices the wrong height of the net and calls for a replay. Is he right?
Answer: No, if a change in the height of the net is noticed after the end of a point, then the proper height of the net must be restored immediately and the loss of the point counted. The same is the case when a point is awarded with a successful serve (if during the point draw the net changes its height, the game must be immediately interrupted and the height of the net restored, and the point is replayed from the first serve).
13. Question: Can the receiving player stand anywhere he wants (for example, in the field of service or to the side outside the lineout)?
Answer: A player, both in singles and in doubles, can stand anywhere in his half of the court, which will not cause doubts for the referee that he mixed up the order of the fields of service.
14. Situation: The server made the first serve in the wrong serving field (on the wrong diagonal) and missed. What should be the judge's decision?
Answer: The second serve is from the correct side.
15. Situation: The server erroneously served the first ball from the wrong side and won the point. What should be the judge's decision?
Answer: The point counts. The next service is made from the correct side according to the score.
16. Question: Who should serve at the start of a set after the end of the tie-break?
Answer: The player who received the serve for the first point in a tie-break.
17. Situation: Before the ball is put into play from the second serve, one of the tennis players gets a grain of sand or a small insect in his eye and he is not ready to continue the game. What decision should be made?
Answer: The player is given time to clear the eye, after which, if the server is injured, the ball is put into play from the second serve. If this happened to the receiver, then the first serve is made.
18. Question: In a doubles match, the served ball on the second serve before touchdown touches the receiver or his partner in the pair. What should be the judge's decision?
Answer: The point is won by the serving pair, except when the ball hit the net (regardless of whether the ball hit the serving field or not), because. the net was fixed first when serving (in addition, this is logical because the flight of the ball after contact with the net becomes unpredictable and it is often very difficult to dodge it). In this case, the serve is replayed (repeat).
19. Situation: The served ball hits the receiver lying in the service field and remains in the game. The receiver strikes and wins the point. What decision should be made?
Answer: A point in favor of the receiver.
20. Situation: In a doubles match, the ball served from the first serve hits an opponent standing at the net. What decision should the referee make: replay, second serve, point to the server?
Answer: The serving pair wins the point.
21. Situation: The player serves the second serve and is out of bounds. The referee notices that his opponent was not ready to receive. What decision should the judge make?
Answer: Second submission.
ON A POINT
Comments: 1). The ball is considered reflected if the player touches it with any part of the rocket.
2). A ball that has hit from the fly (before landing) into any object beyond the lines that limit the field of play, except for the net post, such as: into the referee's tower, into the chairs for referees on the lines or for the rest of the players, in ball-fights (located in the allotted positions), into the ball lying outside the area, into the fencing nets, into the walls (ceiling), etc., is considered to be grounded in this place and lost.
3). A ball that lands within the bounds of the playing field but strikes a netting pole (if a singles net is installed for a singles game) or a single support (if a doubles net is installed) during its flight, and also flew over the side of the pole with an outer its side (above or below) is considered correct.
4). A ball that has landed within the playing field of the game, regardless of how it bounced after landing or even rolled, is not replayed.
5). In cases where the time of the point draw changes the height of the net, the ball bursts, an erroneous exclamation of the judge on the line is heard and immediately corrected, the point is replayed (from the first serve).
6). If the started match cannot be completed due to the player's health or due to the inability to replace a broken rocket, etc., the match is considered lost by this player.
7). In cases where universal sports halls use a special structure that holds the net (the base is under the net and posts for the net are attached to it):
- when the ball hits the base of the structure, it is considered part of the playing area. If the ball hit the net cable, "fell" on the opposite side and bounced off the base of the structure, then the player must play it before the second landing. If the player hits the ball after hitting it, then he loses a point;
- if the player touches the base of the structure during the rally, then it is considered part of the net and the player loses a point.
1. Situation: The ball hit by the player, touching the stand (support) for a single game, enters the playing court from the side of the opponent. Is this ball batted correctly?
Answer: Yes, the draw must go on.
2. Question: Can a player inadvertently hit the ball twice with the racket (make a "double hit")?
Answer: Yes, an unintentional "double whammy" is not a mistake.
3. Situation: The ball sent by the player "knocked out" far to the side, flying past the net attachment post, touches it from the outside and enters the playing field. Is the ball hit correctly?
Answer: Correct, for a doubles match and a singles match when the singles bracket is set. If a doubles net is set in a singles match, the player who sent that ball loses the point.
4. Situation: Moving by momentum in an attempt to get a shortened ball, the player stops at the net, and his foot is under the net without hitting it (although the net should touch the ground by the rules). Did he make a mistake?
Answer: Yes, if the ball was still in play because the tennis player's foot was on the side of the opponent's court. There is no mistake if in a single match the player's foot was under the net, but in the corridor.
5. Situation: The player hitting the net with the racket. The opponent was unable to win back the ball. Who wins the point draw?
Answer: If the contact occurs before the point is played (before the second touchdown or contact with the court equipment), the player loses the point. If after the second landing of the ball - wins.
6. Q: If during a point the ball bursts and falls into touch, then what decision should be made?
Answer: Regardless of whether the ball burst during the serve or during the rally, a replay is assigned from the first serve.
7. Situation: In a singles match with a doubles net, a ball sent by a player hits the net cable in the gap between the support and the net post (or hits the post) and enters the opponent's playing area. Is the scoring going on?
Answer: No, the ball is considered to be batted incorrectly. The same applies to the case when the ball hits the referee's tower or the referee.
8. Situation: In a singles match with a doubles net, the ball, during a rally, flies into the gap between the net and the net attachment post (the net is not fixed to the post in its height) and enters the playing field. Is the scoring going on?
Answer: Yes, but only if the ball did not hit either the net or the post (to prevent this from happening, you need to make sure that the net is attached to the posts along its entire height). Otherwise, the player who sent such a ball loses the point.
9. Situation: The ball, after being hit, touches the net between the single post and the net attachment post, after which, having flown over it, it enters the playing field. Is the ball still in play or is it declared out?
Answer: The player who made this stroke loses the point. Similarly, if the ball touched the pole.
10. Situation: The player, before or after hitting the ball, ran from the side of the net to the opponent's side (crossed the imaginary line of the continuation of the net). Is this a violation?
Answer: If he did not step (did not step) over the side line of the opponent's playing area, the point play continues. Otherwise, he loses a point.
11. Question: Can a player, after hitting the ball on his own side of the court, end the move by moving his hand or racket to the other side of the net?
Answer: Yes.
12. Situation: The ball, having landed near the net, flew (due to backspin or wind) back over the net. Is it possible to hit such a ball by moving the racket over the net?
Answer: Such a hit is legal, and it is even possible to hit this ball into the net from the opponent's side. And if the opponent does not have time to hit the ball before the second touch of it with the surface of the court, the point is won by the player who made the hit last.
13. Situation: A player standing outside the court hits the ball, which obviously flew out of bounds. Is the draw going on?
Answer: If the batted ball enters the opponent's court, the rally continues. If the player who received the ball from out made a mistake, then he loses a point.
14. Situation: The player, trying to return the ball, which he cannot reach, throws the racket towards him. The racket is thrown so well that the ball, hitting the racket, flew to the side of the opponent, who could not beat it off. Who lost a point?
Answer: A ball hit by a thrown racket is considered lost.
throws the racket towards the ball, the ball flies over the net and hits the opponent's court. Solution?
15. Situation: During a draw in a doubles match, one player performed a smash, after which the ball hit the court and, having risen high in the air, flew over the fence. At that moment, when the ball was still in the air after the bounce, the partner accidentally touched the net. Who lost a point?
Answer: The point was lost by the pair whose player touched the net. The ball is in play until it lands a second time or touches the court equipment or any of the opponents or their rackets.
16. Question: If, after the end of a point, it is discovered that the ball has lost its elasticity (internal pressure has decreased), should the point be replayed?
Answer: If the ball did not burst, but only lost its elasticity, the point is not replayed, and the ball is replaced
17. Question: Does a player have the right to stop a point if it seemed to him that the ball had become "soft" (lost elasticity)?
Answer: No, not even if the ball has really lost its elasticity. The point rally must be played out and then the ball must be replaced (the rally is stopped and replayed only if the ball bursts).
18. Question: Is it a mistake, when playing the ball in a singles match with a doubles net, for a player to touch the net between the single post and the net post or to touch the post?
Answer: No, the part of the net between the single post and the post, just like the post itself, is not part of the net. But touching a single stand is a mistake that results in the loss of a point.
19. Question: In a singles match with a doubles net, is the ball legal if it hits a post or post and lands in bounds?
Answer: During a point play, if the ball touches the post, the play continues. This is not an error, as is the case with the post set up for the singles court. When serving in both cases, it is an error.
20. Question: The ball is on the upper edge (cable) of the net for some fractions of a second without falling in one direction or another. Is it possible to hit him, for example, with the rim of a racket?
Answer: It is forbidden. The rules state that the ball is only allowed to be hit in one's own half of the court (except in the case described in the 12th setting). In this case, the location of the ball is ambiguous.
INTERFERENCE
Comments: 1). If there is interference outside the control of the player (foreign objects on the court, etc.), the point is always replayed from the first serve.
2). Referee hindrance:
- when correcting the exclamation "Out" to "Hit", a replay is assigned, except in those cases when the judge on the tower determines that the last blow before the erroneous exclamation was a clear blow to take off, i.e. the opponent did not have the slightest chance to win back the ball. However, at the slightest possibility that the rally could be continued, a replay must be ordered.
- when correcting "Hit" to "Out", the rally is considered completed.
- when the exclamation "Foot foul", uttered before hitting the ball, a replay is assigned.
3). In matches without a umpire, if interference occurs, the player about to kick must stop play. Otherwise, if he made a mistake during the strike, he cannot claim that he was hindered during the strike.
- Interfering with a player may be considered intentional or unintentional.
- When a player creates an unintentional interference (dropping a cap, a ball from a pocket, etc.), a replay is assigned for the first time, and at the same time, the player who created the interference is warned that the occurrence of such interference through his fault the next time will be considered as intentional.
- When a player creates a deliberate interference, he is credited with a loss - a point.
4). They do not interfere with and are not a reason for replaying:
- various accidents that happened to the player himself (fall, bruise, cramp, twisted leg, clogged eyes, etc.), as well as in a pair game, a collision of partners and all the interference that occurs through the fault of a partner;
- a racket that has flown out (involuntarily slipped out) from the hands of an opponent;
- noise in the stands and exclamations ("Out", "Beat", "To the left", etc.) of the audience, and other situations in the stands, including camera flashes. (The umpire cannot control the behavior of the spectators. He can only ask them to behave in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Spectators).
1 question: If at the moment of tossing the ball a strong gust of wind carried it to the side, as a result of which the server missed. Does he have the right to resubmit?
Answer: No, the submission is considered completed. In the event that the thrown ball has unpredictably changed its horizontal position, it is necessary to stop swinging the racket and let the ball fall to the ground or catch it with your hand.
2. Situation: The player strives to get the ball going towards the line judge. The referee did not have time to rebound and, as a result, became an obstacle to the player during the kick. Does a player have the right to demand a replay of a point if the line judge was in his place?
Answer: Yes.
3. Situation: The player claims that he is hindered by the shouts with which the opponent accompanies his blows. How should the judge react to this statement?
Answer: Explain to the player that it is not forbidden by the rules for a tennis player to make casual shouts when exhaling blows. But if the referee considers that the opponent was shouting deliberately, then he can count him the loss of a point.
4. Question: The player deliberately shouted something during the execution of the blow by the opponent. Is it a hindrance?
Answer: Yes, and if the player stopped the game, then a point replay is assigned. The referee, after stopping or completing the rally, the shouting player must give a warning for non-observance of sports ethics and, in case of repetition, punish for "Unsportsmanlike conduct".
5. Situation: The player after the strike saw that the opponent was not able to get it and shouted out a victory exclamation like "Who is he!" before the ball landed. The opponent considered this as deliberate interference.
Answer: If the referee is convinced that the ball is "untaken", then he awards a point to the player who made the winner, but explains to him that until the end of the rally, you need to behave with more restraint ( note by author – A similar incident occurred in the 3rd round match of the US Open-2010 between Stanislas Wawrinka and Andy Murray).
6. Situation: At the moment of the start of the movement when performing the serve, the opponent jumps up and moves to the side. The server makes a mistake and demands to replay the serve, arguing that the opponent's bouncing distracted him. Is the submitter right?
Answer: No, if the referee considers that the receiver's movements are intended to better prepare him to deflect the ball. The Rules do not prohibit any movement on the court while the ball is in play or before it is put into play. A player may change position at any time, including when an opponent has tossed the ball up for a serve. However, intentional movements and sounds (waving arms, exclamations, stamping feet) aimed at diverting the opponent's attention are unacceptable. Then the referee is obliged to warn the receiver and appoint a replay of the serve. In case of repetition of such actions, the scale of penalties of the "Player's Code of Conduct" must be applied to the receiver,
The same applies to the host partner in a doubles match.
7. Situation: A player chasing a ball sent far to the side collides with a player who plays on another court and has also moved while hitting the ball. Is this considered a hindrance?
Answer: Yes. The point is replayed.
8. Question: Is a hat accidentally flying off the head a hindrance?
Answer: Yes, after the first case, the referee must give a warning to the player, if repeated, the player loses a point.
9. Situation: In a single match, the player, taking out a shortened ball, unable to stop, jumps over the net into the corridor. The opponent makes a mistake when hitting and declares that he was prevented by the opponent and he demands a replay. Is he right?
Answer: No, the lineout is not part of the court in a singles match.
10. Question: May a player ask an opponent to remove one or more balls lying on his side before the ball is played?
Answer: Yes.
11. Situation: When a point was played, the ball hit another ball in the playing field. What decision should the judge make?
Answer: If the player on whose side this happened could not hit the ball, his opponent wins the point (the player himself must worry about the absence of objects in his half of the court before the start of the ball). If the ball that was directly in the game is repulsed, then the point draw continues. If one of the balls is hit, but the referee is not sure that it is the ball that was in play, then the rally is replayed. If the interference was a ball that hit from another court, then the point is also replayed.
12. Situation: During the strike, the player's vibration damper flies off the strings and flies to the opponent's side. No one notices this (it is almost impossible to notice). Another player in the process of drawing steps on the vibration damper and loses the ball upon impact. After that, he takes out a vibration damper from under his feet and shows the judge and demands a replay of the point. Is he right?
Answer: The point is considered played. If the player had stopped the game before striking and showed a foreign object that had arisen, then his request would have been accepted by the referee. It is possible that the referee may not perceive the vibration damper, which is under the foot, as a hindrance, then the player who stopped the game loses a point. In this case, the player has the right to ask to call the chief referee, because. the judge on the tower does not deny the fact that someone else's vibration damper fell under the player's leg.
13. Situation: A player smashing accidentally had their racket blown out of their hand and landed on their opponent's side. The ball, after its strong impact, hits the opponent. What decision should the judge make?
Answer: There are two violations, so you need to proceed from what happened earlier: either the racket flew over the net, or the ball touched the player. In the event that the referee is not sure what happened earlier (in fact, it is quite difficult to fix this), a point replay is assigned.
14. Situation: In a doubles match, a player shortens the ball and, as a result of a strong twist or a gust of wind, after landing, it flies back over the net. Directly in front of the returning ball is one of the players of the pair that played the ball. Did he inadvertently cause their opponent to miss a shot? What decision should the judge make?
Answer: In this case, the interference was involuntary, and if the referee considers that the player could have reached and hit the ball, then the point is replayed. If the referee is convinced that the player could not get this ball in any way, then his pair loses a point. But if the "netter" was somewhat to the side and deliberately ran up to the ball to prevent the kick, then this is considered an intentional interference, which entails the loss of a point.
15. Situation: The player was interfered with by a television camera installed in a place allowed by the chief referee. Does he have the right to demand that the ball be replayed?
Answer: No.
16. Situation: The spectator prevented the player from hitting the ball. Can a player claim a point to be replayed?
Answer: Yes, if, in the opinion of the umpire, the player was unable to hit the ball for reasons beyond his control.
17. Situation: The player stopped in the rally, believing that something interfered with his opponent. What should be the solution?
Answer: The player loses a point.
18. Situation: The ball caught a butterfly or other large insect during a point draw, but did not change the flight path. The umpire did not react. Did one of the players stop the game and require a replay? If the umpire does not agree, even after the player has shown, as "evidence", the downed insect. Can the chief referee resolve this situation?
Answer: This is a matter of fact, i.e. the chief referee will confirm that the fallen insect in this case is a hindrance, but whether the ball hit it or not, it is up to the judge on the tower (an insect falling on the court is a hindrance, because it distracts the attention of the players. If the insect flew away, then the interference did not have).
TIE BREAK
Comment: 1). The sequence of serves is as follows: the first server, when drawing the first point, serves from the right side, then the serve passes to another player, who serves twice starting from left to right, and then this principle is preserved.
2). Sides are changed after every six points played and at the end of the tie-break.
3). When changing sides, there are no rest breaks for the players, just like receiving advice from the coach (in team matches).
1. Situation: When the score is 3:3, before the second serve, it is discovered that the players forgot to switch sides and the server mistakenly served the first serve on the wrong diagonal. What decision should be made?
Answer: Players must switch sides and the second service is taken in the service square corresponding to the score.
BALL CHANGE
Comments: 1). When counting the number of games played to determine the moment of change of balls, the tie-break is taken as a regular game.
2). If, due to the inattention of the referee on the tower, the intended change of balls was not carried out, then it should be done when it is the turn of the player who should have served with new balls if the referee had made this change in time (in doubles - when it is the turn any of the partners). The next change of balls is carried out after the number of games established by the tournament regulations.
1 question: Is it possible to change balls before the start of the tie-break?
Answer: No, if the time has come for such a change, then it is carried out before the second game of the next set.
2. Question: Can a ball with partially reduced internal pressure be equated to a burst ball?
Answer: Yes, but in the event that the referee considers that he is unfit to continue the match.
3. Situation: After the end of the point, the player asks for a replay, arguing that the ball is soft. What are the actions of the judge?
Answer: Substitute the ball, but do not replay the point. A point is replayed if the ball burst and one of the players stopped the game.
4. Situation: A match is played with three or more balls. One of the balls burst, or flew over the fence, or was not returned by the spectators. Is it possible to continue the match without replenishing the set of balls?
Answer: It is possible, but if the match is played with 4 or more balls and two balls are missing in the set, then the set must be replenished with balls of approximately the same wear as the remaining balls. If the balls were played no more than 2 games and there was a loss, then the balls are changed for new ones, but the order of changing the balls remains the same.
BREAKS, LEAVING THE COURT, CONTINUITY OF PLAY
Comments: 1). The toilet break can only be taken at the set break (after the end of the set).
2). If a player after an unsuccessful fall asks to call a doctor, the referee, regardless of the score, is obliged to stop the match and call a doctor (the referee cannot visually determine whether the player needs emergency medical care or not).
3). Provided the player has prepared in advance, he may be given reasonable extra time to change wet shoes and/or socks. This must only be done once per side change or "set break" match, unless the shoe fails. In this case, the umpire must decide in his own discretion when to allow the change of shoes.
4). If a player is wearing contact lenses or glasses at the beginning of a match, this is considered essential equipment and the player may be given reasonable time to change lenses or glasses if they fail (glasses break, lenses get dirty). However, players may not be given extra time to change glasses to contact lenses or vice versa.
1 question: Can a player get extra time during a break to change shoes or socks?
Answer: Yes, a one-time increase in the break (within reasonable aisles) for changing clothes is allowed.
2. Situation: During a point, a player's shoe is torn. He asks to leave the court to get another pair from the locker room. Does he have a right?
Answer: Yes, because the sports shoes are damaged and he cannot continue the match. There is no time limit for this, but it should be within reasonable expediency. The same provision applies to damage to the tennis uniform.
3. Question: If a player breaks a string, does he have the right to leave the court to change his racket?
Answer: Yes, but only with the permission of the umpire.
4. Question: Does a player have the right to leave the court to insert contact lenses?
Answer: No, because contact lenses are not part of tennis equipment. However, if the player was wearing contact lenses before the start of the match, then they are already considered part of the necessary equipment, and the player may be given reasonable time to change or correct them (in case of contamination or discomfort). At the same time, the player may not be given extra time to replace contact lenses with glasses or vice versa.
5. Situation: Before the second serve, one of the tennis players gets a grain of sand or a small insect in his eye and he cannot continue the match. What decision should the judge make?
Answer: The player is given a medical break. After its completion: if the server received medical assistance, then the ball is put into play from the second serve; if the receiver turned out to be the victim, then the point is played from the first serve.
6. Situation: Both players, after a grueling previous rally, equally fail to follow the rules of the continuity of the game, delaying the start of the point rally and not responding to the referee's demands to start it. What is the judge's decision?
Answer: The server is punished. The receiver is warned.
7. Situation: The player urgently required a toilet break at the end of a 3-set match, although he had already used the breaks provided for by the rule or Regulations and the competition. What should be the judge's decision?
Answer: Allow at the transition, but if the time of his absence on the court exceeds 90 seconds. he shall be penalized for delaying time (losing a point).
8. Situation: The player is being treated for rubbing toes. After the end of the treatment time (3 min.), should the player be given time to put on the sock and put on the shoe, or should the player meet the provided medical break time?
Answer: The judge first announces "Treatment is over." After that, the doctor stops providing medical care, and the player puts on a sock and sneakers (there is no time limit for this). When the referee sees that the player is ready to continue the game, he announces "Time".
9. Question: Can a player take two medical breaks for two injuries at a time? For example, he twisted his leg, fell and injured his arm.
Answer: Yes, the player is entitled to one medical break per medical condition. If the physician has determined two separate, treatable medical conditions, then the referee or tower umpire may authorize two consecutive medical breaks in a row. First, the doctor diagnoses one injury and determines the method of treatment for himself, after which he informs the judge on the tower that he is starting treatment. The judge starts the timing of 3 minutes. The same procedure is then repeated for another injury. However, all treatable musculoskeletal injuries that are considered part of the same kinetic chain are counted as one medical condition (twice taking a medical break to treat the same injury is not allowed, but a doctor can be called for the same injury one more time for treatment during transition break time - 90 seconds or set break - 120 seconds, which can help during the specified time).
10. Situation: When changing sides, the player asked the referee on the tower to call the doctor, but the doctor is currently busy on another court and cannot come to the call until the end of the break. Does the player have the right not to resume the game until medical attention is received?
Answer: No, if the doctor did not have time to come to the court during the break, then the player must continue to play without assistance (it is recommended to voice a request for assistance in advance). The exception is when a player has sustained an injury that prevents him from continuing to play, such as a twisted leg, bleeding, etc.
11. Question: Can I take a medical break when switching sides after the first game of a set?
Answer: Yes.
12. Situation: The player is unable to continue the match due to cramps, fatigue or heat stroke. Does he have the right to interrupt the match?
Answer: No, interruptions or delays in the game caused by these types of deterioration in the player's physical condition are not allowed during the match. In this case, there is no medical break. The player can only ask the umpire to call a doctor to assist during a change of sides or a tie-break.
13. Situation: The receiver fails to comply with the requirement of law 21 that a reasonable pace of the server must be kept in preparation for the service. What should be the actions of the judge?
Answer: Start the stopwatch the moment the ball goes out of play and announce a time delay (possibly up to 20 seconds). For the first time, give warnings, and in the future to punish for delaying time (each penalty is a loss of a point).
14. Situation: The server has two balls in his hands. Can he or his opponent go (before the service starts) for the third ball (the match is played without ball-boys) that is away before the start of the service?
Answer: No, this is seen as a waste of time.
15. Question: How should the referee react if a player voluntarily leaves the court?
Answer: If a player demonstratively and without the permission of the referee leaves the court with a racket in his hands, then he is considered defeated. In the event that a player has a force majeure (for example, an attack of diarrhea or grottoes) and he urgently leaves the court, but at the same time leaves the racket on the court, then he is punished with one or more lost points for wasting time.
Hello! Table tennis coach Vasily Zhdanov is with you. In this article I will try to answer the most frequently asked questions about table tennis from my students and subscribers. It will be presented as a blitz answer to questions on table tennis.
Table tennis question #1: what game techniques exist in table tennis, what is fashionable now?
Answer: earlier, until the 90s, there was a dominance of the defensive technique of the game over the attacking one, this was due to the fact that the sponges at that time did not spin so much and did not have sufficient speed. At present, a predominantly attacking style has been developed, and sometimes there is a combined one, when there is a hard attack and an aggressive technique (for example, with coasters).
Table tennis question #2: how to start the game and how to serve?
Answer: Serve must be taken seriously, as it is the same hit as top spin. The main task of the serve is to provide the opponent with an uncomfortable ball so that he gets off balance and then start the attack himself.
Table tennis question #3: what is the feeling of the ball in table tennis?
Answer: the feeling of the ball is when we control the strength, spin and accuracy of the ball, when we can give the ball any spin of our own free will, hit it anywhere and at a predetermined speed.
Table tennis question #4: What spins are there in table tennis?
Answer: There are three spins in table tennis: top, bottom and side. It all depends on how the racket goes in relation to the ball, if we raise the racket, then the top, do it down - the bottom, and if from the side, then the side. This also results in various combinations of these rotations: bottom-side, top-side. There is also a kick without spin - a flat ball.
Table tennis question #5: what types of table tennis rackets exist, how to choose the best racket?
Answer: the racket should be selected according to the style of play (attacking, combined, defensive). Accordingly, for an attacker, faster and more twisting rackets, for a combined playing technique, you can add more control, and in a defensive game you need defensive rackets.
Table tennis question #6: What are some tips for choosing linings?
Answer: Basic advice for beginners in table tennis. Do not take high-speed rubbers, with them you will not be able to develop a sense of the ball for a long time.
Table tennis question #7: which is better studs or rubber?
Answer: I think rubber.
Table tennis question #8: what is better a thin sponge on the lining or a thick one?
Answer: if the player is an attacking style, then a thick sponge, if a defensive one, then a thin sponge.
Table tennis question #9: how to choose a base for a racket, what are the main points?
Answer: the base is chosen by speed. For professionals, I advise faster bases (offensive), for beginners, average rebounds (allround). Pro .
Table tennis question #10: how often to change pads?
Answer: on average, 6 months is enough for one rubber with the intensity of the game 2 times a week for 1-2 hours.
Table tennis question #11: What is the table tennis stance now?
Answer: everyone, as a rule, finds his best option for a rack. At present, the stance is almost parallel to the table, there is no need to put the right or left foot back much. This is due to the fact that a lot of time and effort will be spent on crossings. And table tennis is very fast now.
Table tennis question #12: where to hit the ball?
Answer: depending on the strokes, the ball is taken in different ways. In the run-up, the ball is received on the racket at its highest point of rebound from the table, in the top spin, when the ball is already falling over the table.
Table tennis question #13: what to watch while playing?
Answer: look at the opponent's swing, his legs and body movement, the only way to determine where the ball will fly and correctly approach him with his feet.
Table tennis question #14: what to do with the second non-playing hand during the game?
Answer: bend it at the elbow. The main thing is not to hang.
Table tennis question #15: a couple of top spin chips?
Answer: start hitting from the knee and wait until the ball falls over the edge of the table. E .
Table tennis question #16: How to receive a submission?
Answer: to receive not with a straight racket, but at an angle, thus it is easier to twist the rotation from the serve, since we will also give the ball a lateral rotation.
Table tennis question #17: when to attack in score play?
Answer: try to take the initiative and attack the second / third ball.
Table tennis question #18: where to start training for a beginner table tennis player?
Answer: from the study of the roll on the right. In it, a novice player will begin to feel the ball, the kinematics of movement and movement of the legs.
Table tennis question #19 Q: What is the role of the coach?
Answer: very important, since the path to the world of table tennis begins with it. And what it will be depends on the coach.
Summary
I tried in the article to reveal and answer the most frequently asked questions in table tennis. I am sure that you have discovered something new from the world of table tennis. Thanks for attention!
I wish you victories in table tennis!
Good luck!
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Contest Questions:
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1. Can I use my mobile phone during the match?
a) Of course, if mom calls
b) only possible during the break between games
c) under no circumstances
2. In which part of the grid can I advertise?
a) only on a braid, belt or props
b) only in the part located within one meter of each net post
c) anywhere, the main thing is that the opponent is visible
3. What action will the referee take if one of the players has a ball drop out of his pocket while serving or during a point?
a) stop the game and call a point replay
b) stop the game and score a point to the opponent
c) the rally will continue and the referee will signal the ball boy to quickly pick up the ball without disturbing the players and put it in his pocket
4. During the doubles game, tennis players mixed up the order of serving. What to do?
a) restart the match
b) replay the game
c) establish the correct order of service and continue the match, however, all points played so far must be counted
5. What is the punishment at Wimbledon for a tennis player who entered the court in a colored uniform?
a) monetary penalty
b) the referee sends him to change clothes
c) the winner of the match is the player dressed in white
6. After a hit by one of the players, the ball flew over the side of the net and hit the court on the opponent's side. Will such a ball count?
a) yes, if the ball did not hit the ballboy
b) yes, if the ball flew above the level of the net
c) no, because the ball went out of court in flight
7. Who do tournament organizers reserve wild cards for?
a) for the leaders of the ratings of the sexiest tennis players
b) for the oldest players of the World Tour
c) for stars who guarantee box office receipts, as well as for athletes representing the host country of the tournament
8. The ball after hitting an opponent flew out, but the tennis player played it from the fly. What decision does the referee make?
a) play the ball
b) score a point to the opponent, but warn the tennis player not to do it again
c) will not interrupt the draw
9. During the meeting, the coach sitting on the podium is forbidden to talk to the player. What sanctions can follow in case of violation of this rule?
a) the coach will be taken out of the podium to the whistle of the audience
b) the player will be counted as a loser
c) the player will be given a warning, and in case of a repeated violation, he is threatened with deduction of a point
10. The ball, after being hit by one of the players, touched the net post and landed within the court on the opponent's side. What can you advise the players in such a situation?
a) never mind and continue the match (if you are playing a pair)
b) you need to replay the ball
c) the column is not helping you, you lost the ball (if it happened alone, and the ball got into the corridor, i.e. out)
11. When does a line judge call a foot fault?
a) the athlete hit the ball with his foot
b) the player changed his starting position during the service by walking or running
c) the player performed a jump serve
12. Is it possible to hit the ball with a racket on the opponent's side, if the tennis player does not touch the net?
a) yes, if no one noticed
b) you can, if the ball cut off by an opponent bounces on your side of the court and then flies back to the opponent's side
c) it is possible if the player jumped over the net before the kick
13. Who serves first in a tie-break?
a) who wants
b) the tennis player who won the last game
c) the player who received the serve in the previous game
14. Are players allowed to change places in a doubles match at the reception of a serve?
a) why not
b) yes, with the consent of all four tennis players
c) yes, but only in the first game of a new set
15. The player does not have time to catch up with the ball and throws the racket towards the flying ball, which bounces off the racket and hits the court on the opponent's side. What should the referee do in such a situation?
a) count the loss of a point to the athlete
b) count this ball as valid
c) fine the tennis player
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Additional questions:
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1. If there is no Hawkeye system in the tournament, the referee declares “out”, but the player claims that the ball was correct. Can the referee be called to the court to make the final decision?
a) you need to argue with the judge on the tower for a long time and then he recognizes the correctness of the player
b) it is possible, since the final decision is up to the chief judge
c) no, since it is the referee on the platform who makes the final decision on what actually happened on the court
2. The ball in play, after being hit by one of the players, hits a bird flying over the court and, after rebounding from it, enters the court on the opponent's side. What actions will be taken?
a) it is considered a hindrance, the point must be replayed
b) nothing terrible happened, the draw continues
c) the bird must be caught, and the players are given a break for this time
3. Having tossed the ball to serve, the server decides not to hit it and catches the ball. Is this a submission error?
a) yes
b) no
c) at the discretion of the umpire
4. Is a player allowed to use more than one racket at the same time at any time during the game?
a) no, it's not allowed
b) yes, you can
c) yes, but only at challenger tournaments
5. Immediately after the service, the ball hits the receiver (or his partner) without first touching the surface of the court. Who wins the point?
a) the point is won by the receiver because the ball did not touch the court
b) the ball is replayed
c) the point is won by the server, but only if this service was correct
6. During the draw of a point, the strings on the player's racket are accidentally broken. Can he continue with that racket for another point?
a) under no circumstances
b) may, if not prohibited by the organizers of the competition
c) maybe, if it doesn't cause inconvenience to the player
THE WINNER OF THE QUIZ WAS
Kalinichenko Irina Vladimirovna (Barnaul)
Principles of testing and selection
Tennis makings
With all the variety of approaches to natural inclinations, by now tennis experts have formed more or less similar views on the main qualities that a future tennis player should possess. These are: - the feeling of the ball, coordination abilities and dexterity, speed and reaction to a moving object, physical condition, mental stability.
But there is one detail: Testing by testing, but here you should think more about how to find a child with an oak impenetrable psyche, but, perhaps, about how to reduce all unnecessary factors of non-pedagogical impact on the psyche. After all, tennis is a difficult sport for the psyche and purely sports mental stress is enough for the child and, in most cases, he does not need additional “hardening” of the psyche.
Very often, not so much the student as the coach needs psychological preparation. We conducted a small survey among the athletes of the participants of the regional tennis camp STC on the subject of what are the most confounding factors in their performance at the competitions. The survey involved children 12-14 years old. The following factors were identified: discomfort in front of an opponent, in front of a coach, in front of the audience, in front of parents on the court and at home, team members, in front of an unfamiliar site. The children scored each factor separately so that the sum of all points was 10.
More than half of the respondents noted that the main fear before entering the match is discomfort before .
As for discomfort in front of the audience and in front of the opponent, the influence of these factors can be limited by psychotraining. You can learn, going out on the court, not to pay any attention to others and focus only on the game itself.
Experienced coaches determine the presence of diligence in a child very quickly. It is enough to make him work at the tennis wall. Here you can see that one child, immediately after 2-3 hits, begins to look around and shirk from work, and the other will “hammer” the wall until the coach says “enough”.
The talent of diligence - and this is precisely - is manifested from childhood. Children gifted with industriousness are rare. Much more often there is looseness, laziness, unwillingness to overcome difficulties. We all know that the present tense is characterized by this.
Speaking of gifted tennis children, but at the same time lazy, it is appropriate to quote G. Vishnevskaya: "Talent without work - until the first failure." I think that in tennis there are plenty of examples of how Vishnevskaya's thesis works.
One may wonder: is it possible to instill industriousness in a young tennis player? In my opinion, an athlete can be forced to work or interested, but if there is no divine spark in this, this is not for long.
The parameter of hard work should be assessed jointly by the coach and parents based on the results of observing the child's diligence, which is manifested not only in training.
In addition to diligence, a tennis player must have emotional stability, good concentration, and self-control. These qualities, unlike , are difficult to test and, in general, are determined only with the beginning of the athlete's competitive activity.
The mental qualities of a person are more conservative than the physical ones, therefore, even having achieved certain success in technical perfection, athletes with unsatisfactory mental conditions never become champions.
It is important that a tennis player be a player at heart.
Selection of promising athletes and selection technology
There is no selection technology that would immediately and with sufficient reliability (at least 70 percent) identify potential tennis professionals. The whole system of youth competitions, ranking tennis players, concentrating them in various teams, in fact, is a talent selection system. But this is a long process and not so painless. How many athletes who have not justified the hopes placed on them are forced to leave the big sport after long and hard training! This gave rise to I. Akimov and V. Klimenko to call the process of creating an athlete a “coaching and pedagogical meat grinder”, through which “thousands of children are passed”. “What will it be like for them to live on, with a soul branded with the seal of second-rateness? .. - the authors ask. - From now on, they will collect their happiness by a patch, and even if they collect a large pile, it will be just a pile of copper. The door behind which freedom is possible, they will delicately bypass so as not to find themselves in a situation where they need to act independently, boldly, and extraordinary.
That is why, in order not to go through the "coach's meat grinder", not to be "branded with the seal of second-rate", and it is necessary to start identifying those who are capable as early as possible. Consequently, the role of the children's trainer-breeder is huge. It is he who must select children suitable for sports activities.
The primary selection should be increased to 5%, so that only one out of twenty who came to play tennis at the age of 7-8 falls into the sports-oriented group (the group of promising ones). Of course, only an experienced children's trainer who has the skills to test beginners and has special devices (even the simplest ones) for conducting tests can reliably make such a selection. If this is carried out by an amateur or an insufficiently experienced specialist, then the selection can turn into "punishing the innocent and rewarding the uninvolved."
Further, up to 12-13 years there is a natural screening (this is approximately 50%). Natural dropouts are always present and for 7-8 years 50% is quite normal. By the age of 13-14, secondary selection should occur, which should be approximately 10%. It is at this age that it is possible to predict with sufficient reliability that a player will not become a professional.
Having retired from tennis at the age of 13-14, the athlete is not yet lost to other sports. He is well physically developed, trained, coordinated, has a psychological preparation and may well succeed in such sports as football, volleyball, handball, basketball, ... (all and not to count). And most importantly, they will not have time to pass it through the “training meat grinder”, that is, to overload (or injure) the human body with excessively intense training, trying to squeeze out of it what is not in it.