overhit

American

[oh-ver-hit] / ˌoʊ vərˈhɪt /

verb (used without object)

Sports.

overhit, overhitting

to hit too hard or too far, as in tennis.

Etymology

Origin of overhit

First recorded in 1810–20; over- + hit

Example Sentences

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Sinner set out his intentions early against De Minaur, breaking in the third game before converting his second set point when the Australian overhit a lob.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2023

Aaron Cresswell’s cross was overhit but found Vladimir Coufal on the right, and when the Czech full-back curled the ball back into the area Bowen got in front of Ben Gibson and nodded it home.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2022

His corner is overhit, cleared and Algeria have to work it out from the back again.

From The Guardian • Jan. 11, 2022

Dayot Upamecano picked up an overhit free kick on the touchline and crossed it low for Lewandowski to score with a backheel.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2021

Chelsea were nearly gifted a goal after 15 seconds when United keeper Mary Earps overhit her pass to Maria Thorisdottir, allowing Sam Kerr to shoot from the edge of the box.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2021

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