groundstroke
Post-bounce tennis swing
A groundstroke is a tennis shot made after the ball has bounced once, as opposed to a volley hit in the air.
Forehands and backhands from the baseline are the most common groundstrokes: She has powerful groundstrokes but struggles at the net.
The term applies in other racket sports as well.
Palm-outward racket stroke
- backhandRacket stroke across body
- topspinForward ball rotation
- slicePortion cut off
- flatLacking vertical variation
swing · stance · follow-through · grip · footwork · mechanics · timing · execution
Gathering for a cause
- crosscourtDiagonal court trajectory
- baselineStandard for comparison
- approachWay of handling something
- passing shotStroke past net player
counterpunch · depth · placement · angles · consistency · inside-out · neutralize · construct
Operate a vehicle
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- forceStrength or compulsion
- paceSpeed of movement
- weightMeasure of heaviness
depth · penetration · winners · explosive · thunderous · heavy · flat · aggressive
forehand
Palm-outward racket stroke
flat · swing · stance · follow-through · grip · footwork · mechanics · timing · execution · accuracy
rally
Gathering for a cause
- crosscourtDiagonal court trajectory
- baselineStandard for comparison
- approachWay of handling something
passing shot · counterpunch · depth · placement · angles · consistency · inside-out · neutralize · construct · dictate
drive
Operate a vehicle
weight · depth · penetration · winners · explosive · thunderous · heavy · flat · aggressive · punish
racquet
Stringed hitting implement
grip · head · sweetspot · dampener · overgrip · stiffness · balance · poly · gut · grip size
groundstrokenet shot
Close-range finesse stroke
overhead · smash · overhead smash · serve
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