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
She still hits through each ground stroke as if she has a vendetta against tennis equipment.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2011
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
The Chop=An undercut ground stroke is the general definition of a chop.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by William (Bill) Tatem Tilden
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