passing shot

American  

noun

Tennis.

1. a shot played to one side of and beyond the reach of an opponent coming to or stationed at the net.

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passing shot British  

noun

1. tennis a winning shot hit outside an opponent's reach

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Etymology

Origin of passing shot

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The 22-year-old took the second opportunity, with a rasping passing shot forcing a deciding set.

From Barron's

Pegula, runner-up at the 2024 US Open, stole the fifth game with consecutive passing shots and smash winners before holding to 15.

From BBC

She should have broken back in the next game but ended up falling to her knees at the net, arms outstretched as she sent the passing shot wide to go 3-1 down.

From BBC

Like when he hit a forehand cross-court passing shot as he was in the process of falling down.

From Seattle Times

Dimitrov rose to the occasion in the final tiebreaker when he hit three superb passing shots, including one to seal the match.

From Washington Times