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Terminology: Shots and Strokes

Twelve questions identifying and defining common tennis shots and strokes (serves, volleys, lobs, slices, topspin, drop shots, passing shots, tweener).0 takes

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01Which serve is struck with topspin so it kicks high after the bounce?
02Which shot is hit before the ball bounces, typically near the net?
03Which shot is played to send the ball over an opponent near the net?
04Which stroke uses backspin to slow the ball and keep it low after the bounce?
05Which stroke imparts forward/topspin so the ball dips and bounces higher?
06Which shot is played very softly to just clear the net and die quickly?
07Which shot is intended to hit past an opponent at the net?
08Which shot is a high, overhead strike used to finish points against a lob?
09Which serve is hit with sidespin causing the ball to curve sideways in flight?
10Which unusual shot is played between the legs, typically when chasing a lob?
11Which shot is struck immediately after the ball bounces, often on the rise?
12Which serve is hit with minimal spin and maximum pace to try to win the point outright?