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Flat Serve

A swing that causes the ball to travel at high velocity with little or no spin on the ball.


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Follow Through

The portion of the swing that occurs after contact with the ball.


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Forecourt

The area of the tennis court that is located between the service line and the net.


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Forehand

The swing of the racket that is accomplished by bring the arm backwards instead of across the body. For right-handers, the motion is started backwards on the right side of the body. For left-handers, the motion is started backwards on the left side of the body.


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Foot Fault

An error by the server that is accomplished by stepping on the centermark, sideline, or baseline. It is also a foot fault if the server does not serve the ball from a stationary position.


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Face

The portion of the racket that makes contact with the ball. Also another term for the strings of the racket. 



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