chop stroke

American  

noun

1. (in tennis, cricket, etc.) a stroke made with a sharp downward movement of the racket, bat, etc., imparting a backspin to the ball.

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Example Sentences

By softball tactics and a deceptive chop stroke, Mrs. Van Ryn braked her opponent's speed.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is inherently weak for the backhand, as the only natural shot is a chop stroke.

From Project Gutenberg

A chop stroke is one where the racquet travels from above the line of flight of the ball, down and through it, and the angle made behind the racquet is greater than 45 degrees, and many approach 90 degrees.

From Project Gutenberg

A chop stroke is a shot where the angle towards the player and behind the racquet, made by the line of flight of the ball, and the racquet travelling down across it, is greater than 45 degrees and may be 90 degrees.

From Project Gutenberg

The drop-shot is a very soft, sharply-angled chop stroke, played wholly with the wrist.

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