cross-court
From corner opposite
Cross-court describes a shot or pass in racket sports and basketball that travels diagonally across the playing surface from one side to the other: She hit a sharp cross-court forehand that caught her opponent out of position.
The term contrasts with shots that travel straight down the line.
Racquet sport over net
- badmintonRacquet sport with shuttlecocks
- squashFlatten by pressure
- racquetballIndoor wall-bouncing sport
- pickleballPaddle court game, perforated ball
paddle tennis · forehand · backhand · groundstroke · rally · volley · return · slice
Slanting line or path
- angledTurned from perpendicular
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- passing shotStroke past net player
- winnerOne who prevails
placement · sideline · corner · baseline · sharply · wide · opposite · transverse
Team sport with hoops
- volleyballCourt game over net
- fast breakQuick counterattack in basketball
- outlet passPost-rebound long throw
- spikeSharp rise or point
set · dig · transition · swing · rotation · lane · paint · key
Putting somewhere specific
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- opening upBecoming less guarded
- wrong-footingCausing loss of balance
misdirection · pattern · setup · approach · target · exploitation · movement · anticipation
Art of choosing moments
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- preparationArranging things in advance
- contactCommunication or physical touch
follow-through · swing path · weight transfer · balance · wrist · extension · power · control
tennis
Racquet sport over net
- badmintonRacquet sport with shuttlecocks
- squashFlatten by pressure
- racquetballIndoor wall-bouncing sport
pickleball · paddle tennis · forehand · backhand · groundstroke · rally · volley · return · slice · topspin
diagonal
Slanting line or path
- angledTurned from perpendicular
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- passing shotStroke past net player
winner · placement · sideline · corner · baseline · sharply · wide · opposite · transverse · redirected
basketball
Team sport with hoops
- volleyballCourt game over net
- fast breakQuick counterattack in basketball
- outlet passPost-rebound long throw
spike · set · dig · transition · swing · rotation · lane · paint · key · attack
placement
Putting somewhere specific
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- opening upBecoming less guarded
wrong-footing · misdirection · pattern · setup · approach · target · exploitation · movement · anticipation · recovery
timing
Art of choosing moments
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- preparationArranging things in advance
contact · follow-through · swing path · weight transfer · balance · wrist · extension · power · control · consistency