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COMM 141-____
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Student Names:
_________________, ____________________, _________________________, ____________________
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How to
Pla
y
W
inning
Tennis
by Brian Green
As a tennis instructor for the past three summers, I have watched many people waste
their money on hi-tech racquets, designer outfits, and professional lessons, who then
complain loudly that in spite of all the expense they still can’t play the game.
Unfortunately for them, a decent backhand is one thing that money can’t buy. No matter what
level of player you are, though, or what level you wish to be, there are four steps to
accomplishing the goal of winning tennis. They can be summed up in four words: basics,
practice, concentration, and attitude.
[1]
All sports may be reduced to a few basic skills, which, if learned properly at the outset
and drilled until they are instinctive, lead to success. Tennis is no exception; however, few
people seem willing to spend the time needed to master the basics. The basics are not
learned easily. Many tennis schools are now using a system developed in Spain that helps
new players
establish
the correct stroke. For the first month of lessons, they aren’t allowed to
use a tennis ball. For that first month, correct positioning, proper swing, footwork, and
technique are drilled without any of the
distractions
of keeping score, winning or losing, or
chasing errant balls. That’s how important the basics are to winning tennis.
[2]
Having acquired the basics, a beginning player must now practise and practise and
practise to remember and
refine
those important skills. It isn’t very much fun sometimes to
play against a ball machine that never swears or sweats and doesn’t care whether you hit a
winning return. Drills and exercises won’t do much for your social life while your friends are on
the next court playing “pat-a-ball” with a couple of good-looking
novices
. Those basic strokes
that you must keep hitting correctly hundreds of times a day aren’t as impressive as the sexy
spins and tricky between-the-legs shots the club players are perfecting, but if you’re going to
play winning tennis, practice is
vital
. Your feet must move
instinctively
to get you to the ball
properly positioned for an effective stroke; a smooth backhand must become automatic from
everywhere on the court; a crisp forehand, hit with accuracy, must be as natural as breathing.
Adapted from Essay Essentials with Readings by Sarah Norton, Brian Green, Rhonda Dynes (Sixth Edition)
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[3]
Then, when you’re finally ready for competition, everything seems calculated to make you
forget all you’ve learned. It requires enormous concentration to shut out distractions and
continue to practise the basics that are essential to your game: watch the ball, keep your head
down, turn 90 degrees from the path of the ball, keep your feet moving, and so on and so on.
With an opponent opposite you, people watching, and your own self-esteem on the line, it’s
difficult to keep your mind from wandering. Tennis is about 50 percent mental effort.
Successful players are those who are able to block out distractions and concentrate on
making the racquet meet the ball with
precision
.
[4]
Finally, developing the proper attitude is the key to winning tennis. I define winning tennis
as playing the game to the best of your ability, hitting the ball as well as you know you can,
and enjoying the feeling of practised
expertise
. Winning tennis has little to do with beating an
opponent. Naturally, if you play winning tennis by learning the basics, practising
sufficiently
,
and concentrating, you’ll win many matches, but that is the reward of playing well, not the
reason for playing well. Tennis players who enjoy the feel of a well-hit ball and the
satisfaction
of a long, skillfully played rally are winners, regardless of the score.
[5]
Part 1
: Complete the sentences below using the bolded words from the reading.
Be sure
to use the correct form of the word by changing it to the right part of speech or adding
the correct ending if necessary. Use each word only once. (3 marks)
1.
Keep working on the quality of your work until it satisfies
you.
2.
Reactions that are based more on instinct
and less on conscious decisions is necessary
for success.
3.
Many years ago, the lawmakers worked on the establishment
of a new agreement.
Part 2
: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Use your own words
. Use
Adapted from Essay Essentials with Readings by Sarah Norton, Brian Green, Rhonda Dynes (Sixth Edition)
COMM 141-____
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an introductory phrase to begin your answer. Do not copy sentences or phrases directly
from the reading.
(15 marks)
1.
In paragraph two, the author discusses a tennis school in Spain.
Why does the author
introduce this school in this paragraph?
In other words, what purpose does it serve?
Provide your answer with two to four sentences.
The author emphasizes the significance of knowing the fundamentals of tennis in
paragraph two by introducing the tennis school in Spain. The school's method
emphasizes the need of building a solid foundation in order to thrive in the game by
concentrating on accurate placement, appropriate swing, footwork, and technique
without utilizing a tennis ball. The author drives home the point that studying and
mastering the fundamentals are essential for succeeding in tennis by highlighting this
school.
2.
In paragraph three the author argues that practice is essential to success.
What reason
does the author provide to give strength to this argument?
Provide a two to four
sentence answer.
In paragraph three, the author supports the argument that practice is essential to
success by explaining that while drills and exercises may not be as enjoyable or
impressive as flashy shots, they are vital for developing the necessary skills. The
author emphasizes that practice helps players refine their techniques, allowing their
movements to become instinctive and enabling them to execute shots accurately and
naturally. By highlighting the importance of repetitive practice, the author strengthens
the argument that consistent and dedicated practice is necessary for achieving
success in tennis.
3.
What is the main idea of the reading?
You must use one sentence to answer this
question.
The main idea of the reading is that winning tennis requires a focus on four key
elements: mastering the basics, consistent practice, concentration, and developing
the right attitude. These factors are emphasized as essential components for
achieving success in the game, with the ultimate definition of winning tennis being
the ability to play to the best of one's ability, enjoying the feeling of expertise and a
well-hit ball, rather than solely focusing on defeating opponents.
Part 3
: Sentence Generation (10 marks)
Adapted from Essay Essentials with Readings by Sarah Norton, Brian Green, Rhonda Dynes (Sixth Edition)
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COMM 141-____
Test Revision Assignment
Student Names:
_________________, ____________________, _________________________, ____________________
Write compound sentences using the following independent clauses and conjunctions.
Pay attention to punctuation. You can switch the clauses or conjunctions around where
applicable. (2 marks for each correct compound sentence)
1.
The clock tower in our town is very beautiful. (however)
The clock tower in our town is very beautiful; however, it is currently undergoing
renovations.
2.
Peter could help his uncle. (or)
Peter could help his uncle, or he could go to the movies with his friends.
3.
Ron has three brothers. (and)
Ron has three brothers, and they all play on the same basketball team.
4.
Alex and Marty could not leave the island. (consequently)
Alex and Marty could not leave the island; consequently, they had to find another
way to get home.
5.
Logan decided to stay at the school. (for)
Logan decided to stay at the school, for he wanted to participate in the upcoming talent
show.
Part 4:
Paraphrase the following sentences into your own words.
Do not change the meaning of
the sentences, but make sure to use different vocabulary.
You may also wish to change
the sentence structures used.
(9 marks)
1.
Tennis is no exception; however, few people seem willing to spend the time needed to
master the basics. (Paragraph 2)
Tennis is no different, yet not many people appear eager to put in the effort to learn the
fundamentals.
Adapted from Essay Essentials with Readings by Sarah Norton, Brian Green, Rhonda Dynes (Sixth Edition)
COMM 141-____
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_________________, ____________________, _________________________, ____________________
2.
Having acquired the basics, a beginning player must now practice and practice and
practice to remember and refine those important skills. (Paragraph 3)
Once the fundamental skills have been acquired, an inexperienced player must dedicate
themselves to consistent practice in order to retain and improve upon those crucial
abilities.
3.
Successful players are those who are able to block out distractions and concentrate on
making the racquet meet the ball with precision. (Paragraph 4)
People who can tune out outside noise and focus on precisely aligning the racquet with
the ball are successful players.
Adapted from Essay Essentials with Readings by Sarah Norton, Brian Green, Rhonda Dynes (Sixth Edition)