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1

By the final session and end of the Tennis Xpress course, which of the following will be delivered by the coach:

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That all adults will be able to play competitive points using the Green ball on a full court
That all adults will be able to play competitive points using the Red ball on a full court
That adults will know the basic techniques, tactics and the Rules of Tennis
How to hit a forehand groundstroke from the baseline using the semi-western grip
That each and every player can serve rally score at the end of the first session
2

For the purpose of this course, adult beginner players are defined as those who:

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Are complete beginners to tennis and who have never played tennis before
Who regularly receive one-to-one tuition from a coach
Who are tennis season players only and wish to improve their skills before the season
Who have received basic coaching but have never played the game outside of a coaching environment
Beginners returning to tennis after a long absence
3

The ITF Tennis Xpress course is centred around the use of Orange or Green stage balls. However, it is recognised that the Red stage ball will be used by the coach when necessary as a teaching aid or to make the session more active.

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False
4

The coach should aim to change the playing environment for beginner players in order to help them achieve the objective of being able to play a game (serve, rally and score) as soon as possible, as beginner players often find playing on a full court with a standard yellow ball very difficult. 

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False
5

There are a variety of different scoring systems used in tennis. Which of the following scoring systems are not included within the ITF Tennis Xpress course:

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Best of 3 short sets (1st to 4 games)
Best of 3 standard sets (1st to 6 games)
Match Tie-break to 7 points
Game scoring with “No-Ad” scoring method at deuce
Timed Matches – to be used to facilitate effective rotation and organisation
6

At the end of the ITF Tennis Xpress course it is important that the coach assesses all of the participants and provides them with suitable playing opportunities so that they can continue to play and develop and enjoy their tennis. 

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False