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passing shot

American

noun

Tennis.

a shot played to one side of and beyond the reach of an opponent coming to or stationed at the net.

passing shot British

noun

tennis a winning shot hit outside an opponent's reach

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Etymology

Origin of passing shot

First recorded in 1945–50

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passing shot

The 22-year-old took the second opportunity, with a rasping passing shot forcing a deciding set.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025

She should have broken back in the next game but ended up falling to her knees at the net, arms outstretched as she sent the passing shot wide to go 3-1 down.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025

Like when he hit a forehand cross-court passing shot as he was in the process of falling down.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023

Djokovic rushed the net behind his serve, and while Medvedev had an opening for a backhand passing shot he did not come through.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2023

For a moment, Robert's hard-hit passing shot seemed to have scored.

From Manners of the Age by Fyfe, Horace Brown

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