tennis stroke
Definition
Noun: - The act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket: A "tennis stroke" refers to the specific motion and execution of striking the ball during a game of tennis. It encompasses the entire action from preparation, through the swing, to the follow-through.
Usage
The term "tennis stroke" is used to describe and analyze the fundamental hitting actions in the sport. It is a technical term common in coaching, commentary, and rule discussions. - A good tennis stroke requires proper footwork and timing. - The coach focused on improving her backhand tennis stroke.
Examples
- Noun:
- His forehand tennis stroke is his greatest weapon.
- The player practiced her serve, which is a type of tennis stroke.
Advanced Usage
- "to execute a tennis stroke": To perform the hitting action correctly and effectively.
- She executed the tennis stroke perfectly, placing the ball in the corner.
Variants and Related Words
- Groundstroke (n): A type of tennis stroke hit after the ball has bounced, typically a forehand or backhand.
- He is known for his powerful groundstrokes from the baseline.
- Volley (n): A type of tennis stroke where the ball is hit before it bounces on the ground.
- She won the point with a sharp volley at the net.
- Overhead (n): A type of tennis stroke, also called a smash, hit high above the head.
- He put away the lob with a decisive overhead.
Synonyms
- Shot: A more general term for the act of hitting the ball in tennis and other racket sports.
- That was an incredible passing shot.
- Swing: Can refer to the motion of the racket, but is less specific to tennis than "stroke."
Related Phrases
- Stroke production: The technique and mechanics involved in hitting tennis strokes.
- The academy focuses on fundamentals of stroke production.
Noun
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the act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket
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