approach shot

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 ( def 16 ).

approach shot

noun

1. Also calledapproach 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of approach shot¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

He overshoots the green with his approach shot, drops his third shot into the bunker and can't get up and down.

From Washington Post

The climax was reached at the next hole, when, with several strokes in hand, he topped his approach shot into a bunker.

From Project Gutenberg

Waddles composed himself with a visible effort and really achieved a very fine approach shot.

From Project Gutenberg

The next hole was forty yards longer, and was played either in two short drives or one long drive and an approach shot.

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He had reversed his play of the last hole, and was now relying on his approach shot for position.

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We play what we shall consider a perfect approach shot to our Plaza de Toros hole.

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