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

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

Just as Hojgaard was piling on the pressure, McIlroy produced a stunning approach shot on the 16th to tee up a birdie putt.

From BBC

Scheffler’s troubles started on the par-4 second, where his approach shot landed deep in the rough to the left of the green.

From Seattle Times