ground stroke
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ground stroke
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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On the first match point, Raonic hit a 134-mph serve and followed it with a big ground stroke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2015
The lack of speed on his second serve is mitigated by the slower surface, as is his propensity to leave an occasional ground stroke short.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2012
When he came out of his shell in the ninth game of the set, he overstretched on a ground stroke and gave up two set points.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 5, 2010
After a brief ground stroke exchange, she went for a down the line backhand winner, but missed wide.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2010
In his game, Ware's strong ground stroke, quick judgment, and self-possession give good promise of a future player.
From Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 by Various
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