approach shot

noun

1. Tennis. a hard, forcing shot usually made deep into the opponent's court, allowing the player to move in toward the net for an offensive volley.
2. Golf. approach ( def 16 ).

approach shot

noun

1. Also calledapproach golf a shot made to or towards the green after a tee shot
2. tennis a deep drive, usually hit with slice to keep the ball low, designed to enable the player to make an approach to the net

Word History and Origins

Origin of approach shot¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Just as Hojgaard was piling on the pressure, McIlroy produced a stunning approach shot on the 16th to tee up a birdie putt.

From BBC

Scheffler’s troubles started on the par-4 second, where his approach shot landed deep in the rough to the left of the green.

From Seattle Times

His impressive round was dotted with immaculate approach shots, and he completed an outstanding back nine, featuring five successive birdies in a row to set the clubhouse target.

From BBC

His approach shot on the par-five seventh landed in a greenside bunker, but he chipped to 14 feet and made the birdie putt to move to one under.

From Los Angeles Times

On 16, Lowry found the left side of the green with his approach shot from the sand and McIlroy sank a right-breaking birdie putt to lift his team into a tie for first at 25-under.

From Seattle Times