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Special Sub-Topic: Real Tennis


Where is the game played?

    In a special hall indoors. It is played in a special hall today, although predecessors of this game were played on grass.

What is the large net called at the back of the serving side of the court?
    The Dedans. The point is won if the ball goes into the dedans.

The serve must not go past the yellow line to be good.
    t. Otherwise it is a fault.

Real tennis is scored in the same way as which of the following?
    Lawn Tennis. Lawn tennis comes from Real Tennis and has adopted the same scoring system.

If the ball hits the roof, the point is then what?
    Lost. The roof is considered as out of play.

The net is curved.
    t. The net is higher at the sides and lower over the middle.

Where was the game invented?
    France. It was invented by the French Royal Family.

The ball used for real tennis is the same as which of the following?
    None listed. They are fairly heavy and very dense.

The penthouse is on how many of the walls?
    3. It doesn't cover the main large wall.

Doubles can be played in Real Tennis.
    t. Just like many other racket sports.


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