approach shot

American  

noun

1. Tennis. a hard, forcing shot usually made deep into the opponent's court, allowing the player to move in toward the net for an offensive volley.

2. Golf. approach.

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approach shot British  

noun

1. Also called: approach.  golf a shot made to or towards the green after a tee shot

2. tennis a deep drive, usually hit with slice to keep the ball low, designed to enable the player to make an approach to the net

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Etymology

Origin of approach shot

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The Englishman, who made the winning putt at last year's Ryder Cup, holed his approach shot on the 17th for an eagle before adding a birdie on the final green.

From Barron's

It was a disappointing day though for McIlroy, who hit his approach shot on the par-five 18th hole into the water en route to a closing double-bogey.

From Barron's

And just after that, Henley put his approach shot on 18 to about 10 feet of the pin.

From The Wall Street Journal

The greens will still be very quick but perhaps more likely to hold approach shots than they were in 2007.

From BBC

World number one Scheffler and world number three Xander Schauffele picked up mud on their balls, before both pulled their approach shots to the green well wide and into the water.

From BBC