approach shot
noun
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.
Golf. approach(def 16).
Nearby words
apprise, apprize, appro, approach, approach light, approach shot, approachable, approbate, approbation, approbative, appropriable
Origin of approach shot
First recorded in 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for approach shot
approach shot
noun
Also called: approach golf a shot made to or towards the green after a tee shot
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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