kill shot

American  

noun

Sports.

1. a decisive smashing or punching of a ball with the hand or a racquet such that it is virtually unreturnable, as in volleyball, handball, or badminton.

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Example Sentences

“It was that split-second beforehand, right before you hit that QB, right before you wrap him up … not go for the kill shot every time. Just make the play.”

From Los Angeles Times

Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us” The kill shot from Lamar’s beef with Drake has reached the point where you’re sure to hear it half a dozen times — including from the organist — over the course of a game at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

“He scrambles. He can move around, stop on a dime, spin around. There was a play early in the game where I thought I had a kill shot, he stopped. He’s a playmaker, so it feels good to be able to corral him like a chicken.”

From Washington Times

“You know how momentum plays are made, and you’ve been a part of moments where you can get a dagger play or a kill shot,” James said.

From Washington Post

“I’ve been a part of moments where you know you can kind of get a dagger play or a kill shot,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times