Tennis Ball
18 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationBall (noun) [bawl]
Definition of a Ball in Tennis
A small hollow object made of rubber, covered in fluorescent yellow felt and pressurized so that it bounces.
Bye In Tennis
18 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationBye (noun) [bahy]
Definition of a Bye in Tennis
The automatic advancement of a seeded singles player or doubles team from one round to the next without having to compete against an opponent.
Tennis Backswing
15 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationBackswing (noun) [bak-swing]
Definition of a Backswing in Tennis
The backward motion of a swing that moves the tennis racquet into position in preparation to swing forward and strike the ball.
Bagel In Tennis
15 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationBagel (noun) [bey-guh l]
Definition of a Bagel
A set where the ending score is 6-0.
Approach Shot in Tennis
15 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationApproach Shot (noun) [uh–prohch shot]
Definition of the Approach Shot
An offensive shot that allows a tennis player to transition from the baseline to the net hitting either a forehand or a backhand. Also, referred to as an approach.
15 (Fifteen) in Tennis
15 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationFifteen (noun) [fif–teen]
Definition of 15
The score of 15 denotes a single point in tennis.
Ad Court in Tennis
15 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationAd Court (noun) [ad kohrt]
Definition of Ad Court
The ad court is the left side of the tennis court as divided by the center service line and center mark at the baseline.
Ace In Tennis
15 Nov 2017/Start the ConversationAce (noun) [eys]
Definition of Ace
An ace is a serve that successfully lands in the service box and does not touch the receiving player’s racquet.