Tennis II - JSS2 Physical and health education Past Questions and Answers - page 2

Officials in a tennis match include the umpire, chair umpire, line judges, and ball kids. The umpire oversees the match, the chair umpire calls the score and handles disputes, line judges determine if the ball is in or out, and ball kids retrieve balls during the match.

Scoring in tennis follows a system of points, games, and sets. Points are scored sequentially as 15, 30, 40, then game. Games make up a set, and sets determine the winner of the match.

The essential equipment for playing tennis includes a racquet to hit the ball, tennis balls for gameplay, and a tennis court with a net dividing it. Optional equipment may include appropriate footwear and clothing.

Tennis courts can be made of various surfaces such as grass, clay, or hardcourt. Each surface has its own characteristics, affecting the speed and bounce of the ball, and influencing gameplay strategies.

A tiebreaker in tennis is used to decide a set when the game score reaches a tie, typically at 6-6. It involves a sequence of points to determine the winner of the set.

When players have won the same number of sets, matches are typically decided by a tiebreaker, which is a series of points played to determine the winner of the match.