tennis stroke

Thân thiện

A player executes a powerful tennis stroke on the court.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tennis shot