tennis-rackets
Serve and volley tools
Tennis-rackets are the handled frames strung with cord used to strike the ball in tennis.
The hitting surface is an oval of interwoven strings attached to a rigid frame, connected to a grip.
Modern rackets are made of lightweight composites; older ones were wooden.
Also spelled tennis racquets.
She broke two tennis-rackets during the tournament.
Supporting outer structure
- stringsThin flexible lines
- gripSecure manual hold
- overgripRacket handle covering
- dampenerThing that reduces force
balance · weight · tension · graphite · carbon · strung · unstrung · throat
Palm-outward racket stroke
- backhandRacket stroke across body
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
- serveAttend to needs
- smashBreak violently apart
lob · slice · topspin · flat · kick · follow-through · stroke · groundstroke
Recreational leisure activity
- pastimeRecreational pursuit
- clubOrganization with membership
- lessonsUnits of teaching
- doublesPairs or stand-ins
singles · park · court · weekend · social · friendly · rally · knockup
Secure manual hold
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- wristHand-forearm connection
motion · balance · timing · acceleration · preparation · recovery · two-handed · one-handed
frame
Supporting outer structure
dampener · balance · weight · tension · graphite · carbon · strung · unstrung · throat · handle
forehand
Palm-outward racket stroke
smash · lob · slice · topspin · flat · kick · follow-through · stroke · groundstroke · overhead
Wilson
Anglo-Saxon patronymic surname
- DunlopRubber and tire company
hobby
Recreational leisure activity
doubles · singles · park · court · weekend · social · friendly · rally · knockup · practice
grip
Secure manual hold
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- swingSuspended recreational seat
wrist · motion · balance · timing · acceleration · preparation · recovery · two-handed · one-handed · continental