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Groundstroke - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A groundstroke is a tennis shot hit after the ball bounces on the ground, typically executed with a forehand or backhand swing to return it over the net.

groundstroke

/ˈɡraʊndˌstroʊk/ /ˈɡraʊndˌstrəʊk/

Definition:

A tennis stroke hit after the ball bounces, usually from the baseline.

Synonyms:

baseline shot, drive, forehand, backhand

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

volley, serve

Common Collocations:

powerful groundstroke, consistent groundstroke, forehand groundstroke, backhand groundstroke, deep groundstroke

Derivatives:

groundstrokes (plural), groundstroking (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Keep your knees bent and follow through for a strong groundstroke in tennis.

Common Phrases:

hit a groundstroke, perfect your groundstroke, master the groundstroke

Etymology:

Derived from 'ground' (surface) + 'stroke' (hit), referring to a tennis shot made after the ball bounces.

Examples:

  • 1. She practiced her groundstroke for hours.
  • 2. His powerful groundstroke won the match.
  • 3. A good groundstroke requires proper footwork.
  • 4. She prefers backhand groundstrokes over forehands.

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