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tennis
[noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: They tennis as a way to stay active and fit .
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badminton
[noun]

a sport played by two or four players who hit a lightweight object called a shuttle back and forth over a tall net using rackets

Ex: Badminton is a popular recreational activity in many countries.
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a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

Ex: Table tennis is a great way to spend time with friends .
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squash
[noun]

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

Ex: The objective squash is to hit the ball against the front wall in a way that makes it difficult for the opponent to return .
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a historical indoor racket sport played in an enclosed court with various walls and openings, using a complex set of rules and scoring

Ex: He studied the history real tennis for his research project .
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a game for two or four people who play with a hollow rubber ball and special rackets on a court with four walls

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to slice
[Verb]

to hit the ball in a way that makes it spin and curve sideways or at an angle, often making it bounce low and in a different direction

Ex: He prefers to slice his serves to disrupt his opponent's rhythm.
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smash
[noun]

a powerful shot with great force and speed, often seen in games like tennis or badminton

Ex: The badminton player practiced smash technique to improve his game .
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topspin
[noun]

a stroke in racket sports such as tennis or table tennis where the player hits the ball with forward spin

Ex: He added more wrist action to generate topspin on his backhand .
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return
[noun]

the act of hitting the ball back to the opponent after it has been served or hit by the opponent in racket sports like tennis and table tennis

Ex: return was powerful and deep , putting pressure on her opponent .
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drop shot
[noun]

a softly hit shot in sports like tennis or badminton, aimed to land just over the net and close to the opponent's side

Ex: He used drop shot to break his opponent 's rhythm during the match .
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love
[noun]

a score of zero indicating that a player has not yet scored in a given set in sports like tennis and squash

Ex: The score is thirty-love, and he's in a strong position.
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ace
[noun]

(racket sports) a serve that the opponent fails to touch with their racket

Ex: She aimed for the corners to increase her chances of scoring ace.
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net shot
[noun]

a delicate stroke played close to the net to gently drop the shuttlecock over

Ex: He practiced net shot tirelessly to master its finesse .
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the way a player holds the racket to hit a backhand stroke

Ex: Switching to a backhand grip, he returned the ball with ease.
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a stroke in racket sports where the player hits the ball with the back of their dominant hand facing the direction of the shot

Ex: Her opponent attacked backhand shot.
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a way of holding the racket to hit the ball or shuttlecock with the front side of the hand facing forward

Ex: The forehand grip felt more natural to him during the match.
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a stroke in racket sports like squash where the player hits the ball on their dominant side with a forward swing motion

Ex: Her opponent struggled to handle her forehand drives.
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a stroke in racket sports like tennis and squash where the player hits the ball on their dominant side with a forward swing motion

Ex: He improved forehand shot through regular practice .
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a way of holding the paddle in table tennis similar to shaking hands, with the thumb and index finger around the handle

Ex: Her coach recommended the shakehand grip for a more balanced game.
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a stroke in racket sports like badminton and tennis where the player hits the ball on their non-dominant side with a forward swing motion

Ex: Her opponent struggled to handle her backhand drives.
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a powerful strike with the dominant hand's racket side in racket sports

Ex: With perfect timing and technique , he delivered a forehand smash.
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sidespin
[noun]

(racket sports) the rotational spin applied to the ball, causing it to curve or swerve sideways during flight

Ex: His backhand had sidespin.
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backspin
[noun]

a type of spin applied to the ball in racket sports, where the ball rotates backwards as it moves through the air

Ex: He backspin to counter his opponent 's aggressive play .
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(table tennis) a regulation that speeds up play by requiring a point to be awarded if a rally lasts longer than a specified time limit

Ex: Players need to anticipate expedite rule when engaging in defensive play .
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a fault that occurs when a player's foot touches or crosses the boundary line during a serve in a racket sport

Ex: foot fault can result in the loss of the serve in tennis .
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wood shot
[noun]

a stroke in racket sports where the ball or shuttlecock is hit with the racket's frame instead of the strings

Ex: The player's lack of focus led to several wood shots in a row.
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let
[noun]

(racket sports) a serve that does not count because of a small problem, like the ball hitting the net or a distraction, and is played again

Ex: The point was replayed after let was called .
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drive
[noun]

a shot where the player hits the ball with power and speed in racket sports such as tennis and squash

Ex: The coach emphasized footwork for a more drive.
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a topspin stroke executed with a backhand motion, typically in table tennis or badminton

Ex: backhand loop is a key technique for attacking high balls in table tennis .
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a racket sport played on a smaller court surrounded by walls

Ex: The rules paddle tennis are similar to those of tennis .
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a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a smaller court

Ex: Pickleball etiquette includes calling out the score clearly after each point .
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a racket sport played on a raised platform enclosed by wire fencing

Ex: He sprained his ankle platform tennis last week .
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padel
[noun]

a racket sport played on an enclosed court smaller than a tennis court

Ex: Padel tournaments attract players of all skill levels , from amateurs to professionals .
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a sport similar to badminton that is played with specially designed rackets and a shuttlecock

Ex: The shuttlecock used crossminton is designed for higher wind resistance .
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Qianball
[noun]

a racket sport, typically played on a court similar to squash or racquetball

Ex: Training Qianball has significantly improved my agility and reflexes .
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racketlon
[noun]

a sport that combines table tennis, badminton, squash, and tennis into a single match

Ex: Her favorite part racketlon is playing badminton .
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frontenis
[noun]

a racket sport played with a rubber ball and rackets on a three-walled court, similar to squash and handball

Ex: He injured his wrist while playing an intense game frontenis.
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jai alai
[noun]

a fast-paced racket sport originating in the Basque region, played in a three-walled court using a curved basket to fling a ball against the front wall

Ex: The players wear protective gear due to the speed of the ball jai alai.
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frescobol
[noun]

a Brazilian beach sport played with wooden rackets and a small rubber ball

Ex: We frescobol on the beach all afternoon .
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a sport played on a small court with a low net and wooden paddles, primarily in Barbados

Ex: He bought a new paddle road tennis.
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sticke
[noun]

an indoor racket and ball game that combines elements of lawn tennis and real tennis

Ex: He watched a sticke match to learn new strategies .
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xare
[noun]

a traditional Basque racket sport played with a ball and a wooden racket

Ex: Xare is popular in the Basque Country.
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