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Tennis · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Sub-level 3.2

The Forehand and Backhand

4 tests · 40 facts · updated 12 October 2026 · markdown

Groundstroke stances, the unit turn, contact and follow-through, and the one-handed and two-handed backhand.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1Stances for groundstrokesTake a test

  1. Coaches describe the position of the feet as open, semi-open, neutral or closed.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  2. An open stance faces the net more, with both feet roughly parallel to it.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  3. Neutral means the feet are perpendicular to the net, with the front foot stepping into the ball.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  4. Facing the net more helps a player recover quickly from big or wide balls.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  5. A player can step into the ball from a neutral stance, which suits short balls.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  6. A semi-open stance sits halfway between open and neutral.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  7. A closed stance turns the feet beyond a right angle, so the hips have to rotate a long way.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  8. The feet rotate from facing the net, through diagonal, to sideways and beyond.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  9. A player reads the ball, turns, sets the feet and then swings.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

  10. Feet at about 45 degrees to the net describe the semi-open stance.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

Test 2The unit turnTake a test

  1. A unit turn moves the body and racket back as one piece.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  2. An early turn gives time to set up for the swing.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  3. Early preparation means the racket is ready before the ball arrives.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  4. The free hand supports the racket at the throat to start the backswing.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  5. The shoulders rotate so the chest turns to face the side fence rather than the net.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  6. Without the body turn the arm does all the work and the stroke gets cramped.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

  7. The shoulders and hips turn with the racket, so the stroke is powered by the body and not just the arm.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  8. A player reads the ball, turns, takes the racket back and moves into place.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

  9. The shoulders rotate from facing the net to a full sideways turn.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  10. Turning the shoulders and hips together is the unit turn.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

Test 3Contact and follow-throughTake a test

  1. A complete follow-through finishes high, near the opposite shoulder.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  2. A full finish prevents decelerating just before contact.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  3. The racket keeps travelling towards the target after meeting the ball.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  4. Swinging up and finishing high brushes the ball and adds forward spin.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  5. A stop at contact breaks the flow and weakens the shot.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  6. A compact swing is used when time is short, such as against a fast ball.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  7. A higher finish lifts the ball and brings the height over the net.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

  8. The loop runs back, down, up through the ball and finishes high.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  9. A volley is the shortest swing and a full forehand the longest.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  10. The movement after contact is the follow-through.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

Test 4One-handed and two-handed backhandsTake a test

  1. The dominant hand stays lower and the other hand sits above it.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  2. Two hands give a firmer racket, especially against pace and height.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  3. One hand gives extra reach and flexible access to slice and volleys.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  4. Two hands give young players more control with a light racket.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  5. Most players slice with one hand, which gives easy changes of height and pace.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  6. Holding with two hands shortens the reach.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  7. A single hand struggles to control high, heavy balls.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  8. Reach grows as the hands and the arm extend.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · recall

  9. A learner moves from the grip to shadow swings, fed balls and a rally.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

  10. Two hands on the handle point to a two-handed groundstroke, most often the backhand.

    Source: General coaching reference (groundstroke stances and footwork) · applied

Sources

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.

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