backspin

[ bak-spin ]

noun

1. reverse rotation of a ball causing it to bounce or roll backward or stop short.

backspin

/ ˈbækˌspɪn /

noun

1. See topspin
   sport a backward spinning motion imparted to a ball to reduce its speed at impact, as by hitting it with a downward or undercutting motion Compare topspin

Word History and Origins

Origin of backspin¹

First recorded in 1905–10; back ² + spin

Example Sentences

Nerf enthusiasts have known about this phenomenon since the beginning, and some companies even sell custom pieces with more pronounced buckings to augment the backspin effect and send the spheres flying even longer distances.

From Popular-Science