In tennis, there are a variety of types of shots (ways of hitting the ball) which can be categorized in various ways. The serve is the opening shot of...
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The tweener or between-the-legs shot (also known as a hotdog) is a difficult tennis shot where a player hits the ball between his or her legs. It is typically...
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shot they are hitting; for example, slice shots and serves call for a Continental grip. A serve (or, more formally, a "service") in tennis is a shot to...
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glossary of tennis terminology. Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References External links Ace: Serve where the tennis ball lands...
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strikes the tennis shot with more power and spin. Additionally, pressing the two buttons in a different order can result in a different type of shot altogether...
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A volley in tennis is a shot in which the ball is struck before it bounces on the ground. Generally a player hits a volley while standing near the net...
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the court. Tennis portal Glossary of tennis terms Tennis shots Grice, Tony. Badminton: steps to success. "Tennis - Strategy, Technique, Shots | Britannica"...
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Backhand (redirect from Backhand shot)
The backhand is a shot used in most racket sports, such as tennis, table tennis and pickleball, where the back of the hand precedes the palm when swinging...
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A smash in tennis is a shot that is hit above the hitter's head with a serve-like motion. It is also referred to as an overhead. A smash can usually be...
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passing shot is a forceful shot, as in tennis or team handball, that travels to one side out of the reach of one's opponent. In tennis, this shot is generally...
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