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trap shot

American  

noun

Sports.
  1. half volley.


Etymology

Origin of trap shot

First recorded in 1890–95

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Click here to see a terrifying camera trap shot of a Lesula on the Harts’ blog.

From Scientific American Sep. 15, 2012

I have now reached the climax of tennis skill: the half volley or trap shot.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem

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