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

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

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

From Washington Times

Hit a forehand passing shot down the line that appeared headed wide before curling in.

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But Azarenka conjured up a terrific down-the-line forehand passing shot to erase that chance, and wound up taking the game with a big backhand winner she accented with a shout of “Let’s go!”

From Seattle Times