underspin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of underspin
Example Sentences
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It is far superior for slice, or underspin; it is also much better for drop shots and volleys and for retrieving difficult-to-reach balls.
From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2014
On second serves, Sisjling moved forward and timed the return just inside the baseline, using both underspin and topspin returns to get the ball in play.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2013
He blocked the huge, flat serves back, chipping the ball with a bit of underspin to keep the ball low and make Isner work to earn a point.
From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2010
With the unique ability to shift his racket at the last moment, he can hit a baseline drive flat, give it high-bouncing top spin or grass-skidding underspin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Experts marveled at his vicious ground strokes and slashing serve, his unique ability to cock his wrist at the last instant to put topspin or underspin on the ball.
From Time Magazine Archive
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