chop stroke
Americannoun
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By softball tactics and a deceptive chop stroke, Mrs. Van Ryn braked her opponent's speed.
From Time Magazine Archive
Richards uses a peculiar chop stroke from the baseline that is very steady.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
The drop-shot is a very soft, sharply-angled chop stroke, played wholly with the wrist.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
It is inherently weak for the backhand, as the only natural shot is a chop stroke.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
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