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chop stroke

American

noun

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

Richards uses a peculiar chop stroke from the baseline that is very steady.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem

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