Ace
 A serve the receiver fails to return or even
 touch. The server wins the point immediately.

 Advantage
 The game point following deuce. If a player
 wins the "advantage" point, he or she wins the
 game.

 All-rounder
 A player with the ability to play well both
 offensively and defensively.

 Anticipation
 The ability to predict where the opponent is
 going to play the ball.

 Approach shot
 A shot played with the aim of winning a point
 quickly, often hit from mid-court deep into the
 corner of the opponent's court. The attacking
 player normally goes to the net to intercept any
 return with a volley.