Officiating tennis rules exam
10% of course mark.
Basic rules of the game will be asked in a 20-30 item short answer test.  The test will focus on preparing students to officiate a match between players from different schools.
Exam: Thursday Feb 12th

Key Topics

  • Scoring in the game of tennis
  • Server and receiver rules
  • The service and foot fault rule
  • The "Let" rule
  • Player hinders an opponent rules
  • Continuous play and rest periods
  • Coaching
  • Doubles rules

Recommended Link for Tennis Rules

Sample questions

  1. At the beginning of the match a player wins the toss.  How many choices does he have and what are they?
    Four choices.  To serve, to receive, choice of ends and make the opponent choose.
  2. Case 1:  The ball in play strikes a ball lying on the court.  After the ball was hit the receiving player claims a let." Is this correct?
    No.  Play must continue.  If it is not clear that the right ball is returned a let should be called.  If the ball on the court interfered with the receiving player's shot and the receiving player called for a let before the ball on the court was hit then it would be a let.