ADVANCED MERIT: TENNIS
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1. Read a tennis rule book.
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2. Write a paragraph on the origin of tennis.
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3. Describe the difference between singles tennis and doubles tennis.
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4. Memorize and recite 3 Scriptures that tell about good sportsmanship.
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c. _____________________ _____:_____
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5. Play on a junior high, high school, or community tennis team and earn a letter
or certificate of participation as a player or manager.
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6. Compete in at least 3 community or school tennis matches and place as a competitor.
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7. Discuss the proper attitude relationship between sports and your commitment to God.
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3. Define the following terms:
a. Backhand. ________________________________________________________________
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b. Forehand. ________________________________________________________________
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c. Ground Stroke. ___________________________________________________________
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d. Passing Stroke. __________________________________________________________
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e. Lob. _____________________________________________________________________
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f. Service. _________________________________________________________________
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g. Volley. __________________________________________________________________
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h. Love. ____________________________________________________________________
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i. English. _________________________________________________________________
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j. Line. ____________________________________________________________________
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