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Who is credited with the introduction of lawn tennis?
Who is credited with the introduction of lawn tennis?
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (correct)
- Jeffrey DeWitt
- King Louis XIV
What was the original name of lawn tennis when it was introduced?
What was the original name of lawn tennis when it was introduced?
- Sphairistike (correct)
- Court Tennis
- Tennis de cour
- Jeu de paume
Which medieval game is considered a precursor to modern tennis?
Which medieval game is considered a precursor to modern tennis?
- Jeu de paume (correct)
- Racketlon
- Squash
- Paddle Ball
In what century did the game jeu de paume begin?
In what century did the game jeu de paume begin?
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How was tennis initially played before rackets were introduced?
How was tennis initially played before rackets were introduced?
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Study Notes
Origin of Lawn Tennis
- Major Walter Clopton Wingfield introduced lawn tennis in 1874, initially named "sphairistike."
- The modern tennis game evolved from the medieval game "jeu de paume," which originated in France during the 12th century.
Evolution of the Game
- Initially, "jeu de paume" was played with the hand, with rackets being introduced in the 16th century.
Game Structure
- Tennis is played by either two individual players (singles) or two teams consisting of two players each (doubles).
- Each player uses a racket to hit a hollow rubber ball covered in felt over a net into the opponent's court.
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