Racket Sports

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

He dreams of becoming a professional tennis player one day.

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

Badminton is a fast-paced sport that requires quick reflexes.

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

During our office break, we often play table tennis.

to press or squeeze something with force

He had to squash the empty soda can before recycling it.

a historical indoor racket sport played in an enclosed court with various walls and openings, using a complex set of rules and scoring

Learning the rules of real tennis can be challenging.

a game for two or four people who play with a hollow rubber ball and special rackets on a court with four walls

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

She took a slice of bread and spread some butter on it.

to forcibly break something into several pieces

Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, he decided to smash the keyboard in anger.

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

She used topspin to keep the ball deep in the court.

to go or come back to a person or place

After a long vacation, it's time to return home.

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

She surprised her opponent with a perfectly executed drop shot.

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

The love between a parent and a child is often considered one of the strongest bonds.

one of the playing cards with only one symbol on it, which in most card games is considered the highest-ranking card

She played an ace to secure her victory in the game.

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

She executed a perfect net shot to catch her opponent off guard.

the way a player holds the racket to hit a backhand stroke

She adjusted her backhand grip before hitting the shot.

a stroke in racket sports where the player hits the ball with the back of their dominant hand facing the direction of the shot

She played a precise backhand shot down the line.

a way of holding the racket to hit the ball or shuttlecock with the front side of the hand facing forward

She adjusted her forehand grip to add more spin to the shot.

a stroke in racket sports like squash where the player hits the ball on their dominant side with a forward swing motion

She unleashed a powerful forehand drive down the line.

a stroke in racket sports like tennis and squash where the player hits the ball on their dominant side with a forward swing motion

His forehand shot caught his opponent off guard.

a way of holding the paddle in table tennis similar to shaking hands, with the thumb and index finger around the handle

Beginners often start with the shakehand grip due to its simplicity.

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

Her backhand drive forced her opponent into defensive positions.

a powerful strike with the dominant hand's racket side in racket sports

His opponent couldn't return his forehand smash.

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

Sidespin adds unpredictability.

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

She used backspin to keep the ball low and close to the net.

(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

The expedite rule came into effect after the rally extended beyond ten minutes.

a fault that occurs when a player's foot touches or crosses the boundary line during a serve in a racket sport

The umpire called a foot fault when his toe grazed the baseline during the serve.

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

She mishit the ball, resulting in a wood shot that barely crossed the net.

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

Don't let the rainy weather ruin your mood.

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

a topspin stroke executed with a backhand motion, typically in table tennis or badminton

His opponent struggled to return his powerful backhand loop.

a racket sport played on a smaller court surrounded by walls

Paddle tennis is gaining popularity among younger athletes.

a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a smaller court

She won the pickleball tournament with her powerful serves.

a racket sport played on a raised platform enclosed by wire fencing

They practice platform tennis every Saturday morning.

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

Padel combines elements of tennis and squash for a unique playing experience.

a sport similar to badminton that is played with specially designed rackets and a shuttlecock

The rules of crossminton are easy to learn for beginners.

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

I’ve been practicing Qianball every day to improve my hand-eye coordination.

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

She won the racketlon championship last year.

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

Frontenis combines elements of tennis and squash, making it fast-paced.

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

Jai alai is known for its fast-paced and intense gameplay.

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

The frescobol match attracted a large crowd.

a sport played on a small court with a low net and wooden paddles, primarily in Barbados

Road tennis is very popular in Barbados.

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

He mastered the unique techniques required for sticke.

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

The xare tournament drew athletes from all over the region.