passing shot

noun

Tennis.

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

passing shot

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of passing shot¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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

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Djokovic rushed the net behind his serve, and while Medvedev had an opening for a backhand passing shot he did not come through.

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