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Number of Blossarys: 7
English (EN) A sports implement consisting of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of cord is stretched tightly.
A shot to start a point. A player will hit the ball with a racquet so it will fall into the diagonally opposite backside box without being stopped by the net.
In tennis because of a net being in the middle of the court, using topspin will increase the player's consistency. Topspin also allows a player a greater margin of error.
The person of authority, in a variety of sports, who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making on the fly decisions.
The Wimbledon Championships or simply Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and widely considered the most prestigious.
A lob in tennis is hitting the ball high and deep into the opponent's court. It can be used as an offensive or defensive weapon depending on the situation.
A shot in which the ball is struck before it bounces on the ground. Generally a player hits a volley while standing near the net.
By: abbeygrech