Complete six of the following activities, including the two marked with an asterisk(*).

1. * Learn the five basic strokes of tennis in the USA Tennis 1-2-3 class or similar series of beginner tennis lessons. The five basic strokes are:

• Forehand Ground Stroke
• Forehand Volley
• Backhand Ground Stroke
• Backhand Volley
• Serve

2. * Learn how to keep score, the basic rules and court etiquette.

3. Explore the history of tennis and write a one-two page paper.

• Which countries is it popular?
• What are the Grand Slam events?
• What are the different types of tennis court surfaces?
• Who are some past or present tennis stars?

4. Learn how to select, use, and care for your tennis equipment and clothing.

• Visit a sports store or use a sports catalog to learn more.
• Check out tennis.

5. Learn about a touring player or tennis star.

• How did they get started in tennis?
• What is their world ranking?
• What other interest do they have?
• What makes them great?
• Watch them play a match in person or on television

6. Interview a tennis teaching professional or someone who works in tennis.

• How did they get into business?
• What are their job responsibilities?
• What do they like most about their job?
• Try to spend part of day observing what they do.

7. Interview High School or College tennis players.

• When did they start playing?
• How much did they practice?
• What they expect to gain from tennis?

8. Learn what injuries may occur in this sport.

• Learn and demonstrate First Aid for at lease two of these injuries.
• List or discuss safety tips or steps to prevent these injuries.
• Consider the weather conditions.

9. Attend or volunteer in the running of a tennis tournament.

• What is done to organize this event?
• How are the players organized to play and what is the format?
• How are matches scheduled?
• What prizes are awarded to the players?

10. Play in a USA Team Tennis or Rallyball League in your community.

11. Volunteer at a local tennis program or event.

• Ask your Community Tennis Association how you can give back to your community through tennis.
• Assist at the registration desk to check-in players or post match scores.
• Collect racquets to be donated.
• Teach younger children basic tennis skills

For additional information visit the North Carolina Tennis Web site.