back spin
Ball rotating backward
Back spin is rotation applied to a ball that makes it spin backward relative to its direction of travel.
In tennis or golf, back spin causes the ball to stop quickly or even roll backward upon landing.
In pool, it makes the cue ball return after striking another ball.
Also spelled *backspin*.
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