1. Tennis is a ball and racket game. It was introduced by Mary Outerbridge. It is an English game. International Tennis Federation(ITF) is the world governing body. Modern rules were introduced into the game in 1877. The Nigeria Tennis Federation(NTF) was found in 1905,it is the governing body in Nigeria. It is an outdoor game,played by both male and female. It is a dual sport and can be played as single,doubleand mixed doudles. The game is started with a service,it is a point scoring game also a recreational game.

2. The double court is 23.77m long and 10.97m wide. The single court is 23.77m long and8.23m wide. The sideline is called“Tram Line´´ or“Alley´´

3. Official Stand, Tennis Racket, Tennis Ball, Net, Tennis shoes, The dress.

4. The weight of the racket is between 325gms to 350gms and the length is about 68.6cm. The racket has the following parts; The head. The face. The throat. The shaft. The grip. The butt.

5. 1. The Grip: Continental grip, Eastern grip, Western grip. 2. The Serve: This is the skill that puts the ball into play. 3. The Stance: This is a position from which the player is ready to move forward or backward. 4. The Footwork. 5. The Drives: The Forehand drive, The Backhand drive. 6. The Smash

6. 1. When a player hits the ball more than once when making a stroke. 2. When a player throws the racket at the ball. 3. Whe the ball in play touches the player or his clothing. 4. When a player hits the ball before it crosses over the net. 5. When a player delibrately drop his racket during play. 6. When a player fails to make a good return. 7. When a player hits the ball twice. 8. When a player makes two false services.

7. 1. The Referee. 2. The Linesmen. 3. The Umpire. 4. The Ball Boys

8. - Ace - Let. - Rally - Love. - Lob - Fault - Advantange In - Advantange Out. - Drop Shots - The Volley. - Deuce - Foot fault

9. 1. State Five rules of Tennis game. 2. State Two duties for each of the officials in Tennis.