passing shots
Around-the-opponent winners
Passing shots are strokes in tennis and similar racket sports hit past an opponent who has approached the net.
The aim is to send the ball beyond their reach rather than directly at them: She hit two clean passing shots to break serve.
A player skilled at passing shots can neutralize an aggressive net game.
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- forehandPalm-outward racket stroke
- slicePortion cut off
- backhandRacket stroke across body
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Shots taken mid-flight
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