chop shot

• Coup dans un sport, surtout au tennis ou au tennis de table, où la balle est frappée avec un mouvement descendant pour lui donner un effet rétro, rendant son retour difficile pour l'adversaire.

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.

   chop (coup franc)

   • 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.

   chop

   • 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.