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chop shot

/ˈtʃɒp ʃɒt/

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/ˈtʃɒp ʃɒt/C1formalsport
  • ruТип удара в спорте, особенно в теннисе или настольном теннисе, при котором мяч отбивается рубящим движением вниз для создания обратного вращения, что затрудняет его возврат соперником.

A type of shot in sports, particularly tennis or table tennis, where the ball is struck with a downward chopping motion to create backspin, making it difficult for the opponent to return.

  1. Tennis strokeB2formal

    A type of shot in tennis where the player hits the ball with a downward chopping motion, causing backspin.

    ruУдар с подрезкой

    • He used a chop shot to slow down the rally.
    • The player's chop shot made the ball bounce low.
    • She practiced her chop shot to improve her defensive game.
  2. Table tennis strokeB2formal

    A defensive stroke in table tennis where the racket is angled downward to impart backspin.

    ruУдар с подрезкой

    • His chop shot was difficult to return because of the heavy spin.
    • She used a chop shot to neutralize her opponent's smash.
    • The player's chop shot kept the ball low over the net.