wrist action
Flexible joint movement
Wrist action is the motion of the wrist that adds power, spin, or control to a movement—especially in sports like tennis, cricket, or bowling.
A player with good wrist action can generate more pace or curve: Her wrist action on that serve was incredible.
The term sometimes carries sexual connotation, referring to masturbation.
- flickBrief, sharp motion
- snapSudden sharp sound
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- rotationTurning on an axis
- swingSuspended recreational seat
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- golf shotsdrive, pitch shot, putt, chip shot, chip