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Tennis · Level 3

Pre-Intermediate

5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 facts · updated 12 October 2026

Level 3 is the technical foundation: how the racket is held, the stances and swings of the groundstrokes, the serve, the volley and the footwork that connects them.

Sub-levels

Sub-level 3.1Grips and the Ready PositionThe bevels of the racket handle, the main forehand, serve, volley and backhand grips, how a grip is changed and held, and the ready position.4 tests · 40 factsSub-level 3.2The Forehand and BackhandGroundstroke stances, the unit turn, contact and follow-through, and the one-handed and two-handed backhand.4 tests · 40 factsSub-level 3.3The Serve, in TechniqueThe stance and toss, the swing from trophy position to finish, the types of serve and where to place them.4 tests · 40 factsSub-level 3.4The Volley and the Net GameVolley technique, low volleys and half-volleys, footwork for the overhead and defending at the net.4 tests · 40 factsSub-level 3.5Footwork and Court MovementThe split step and first step, adjustment steps, step patterns for different distances, and recovery to a good position.4 tests · 40 facts

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ITF coach-education materials, ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, federation curricula, general coaching references; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered ITF rules belong to the Rules category.