back spin

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

Refers to a backward rotation on a ball.

spinADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

back

Examples (10)

  • The tennis player applied a lot of back spin to the ball.
  • Too much back spin can cause the golf ball to stop suddenly.
  • He mastered the technique of hitting a perfect back spin serve.
  • The table tennis paddle is designed to help generate back spin.
  • She practiced her back spin shots for hours to improve her game.
  • The pitcher threw a fastball with a deceptive back spin that baffled the batter.
  • A strong back spin makes the ball drop quickly after crossing the net.
  • Coaches teach players how to control the amount of back spin on their shots.
  • His opponent struggled to return the ball due to the heavy back spin imparted by his serve.
  • The physics of back spin are crucial in understanding ball trajectories in many racket sports.