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Tennis · Level 4: Intermediate · Sub-level 4.4

Approaching the Net

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

When and where to approach, covering the passing shot, the first volley and beating a net player.

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 1The approach shotTake a test

  1. An approach shot is played on the way to the net.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  2. A late approach leaves no time for the split step, so the opponent's pass beats the player.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

  3. A deep ball down the line keeps the opponent back and leaves the shorter pass to cover.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  4. The player can cover the cross-court angle by moving to the middle.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  5. A good approach limits the next shot.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  6. A short or slow approach invites a pass.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  7. Momentum carries the player to the net.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  8. A player spots, moves, hits and closes.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  9. Deep and central is safest.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

  10. A shot played while moving to the net is an approach shot.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

Test 2Where to approach and what to coverTake a test

  1. The net player covers the line and the cross-court angle.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  2. The player closes to guard the likely pass.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  3. A central ball gives the opponent fewer angles.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  4. A cross-court approach leaves the line open.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  5. A weaker pass is easier to volley.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  6. A central spot covers both passing routes.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  7. The racket often hints at the pass.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  8. A central approach gives the fewest angles.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  9. A player sets, reads, covers and volleys.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

  10. After a down-the-line approach, the cross-court pass is the main danger.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

Test 3Closing the net and the first volleyTake a test

  1. The first volley happens in the middle of the court.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  2. The first volley sets up the second.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  3. A split step lets the player react to the pass.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  4. The second volley is often a winner.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  5. A close net player puts more pressure on the opponent.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  6. A weak volley gives the opponent a chance.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  7. A deep target keeps the opponent back.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  8. An approach leads to the first and second volleys.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  9. A net player moves in stages.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  10. The first volley is hit in the middle of the court.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

Test 4Passing and lobbing a net playerTake a test

  1. Passing and lobbing are the two main options.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  2. Calm, committed shots beat panicked ones against a rushing opponent.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

  3. A close net player cannot get back.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  4. Variety keeps the net player guessing.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  5. Topspin pulls the ball down below the racket.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  6. A low first volley gives the passer a chance.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  7. A tentative shot is easy to volley.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  8. A dipping ball at the feet is the hardest.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · recall

  9. A player reads, chooses, sets and hits.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · applied

  10. A lob goes over a net player.

    Source: General coaching reference (net approach tactics) · 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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