chop shot

• Tipo de golpe en deportes, especialmente en tenis o tenis de mesa, en el que se golpea la pelota con un movimiento cortante hacia abajo para generar efecto retroceso, lo que dificulta la devolución del rival.

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.

   Golpe cortado

   • 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.

   Golpe cortado

   • 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.