Tennis

Tennis

Tennis is a competitive sport where players are seperated on a court by a net. The game is played one versus one or pairs of two on each side. Players use rackets to hit the ball to the opposing player/team's side of the court. The object of the game is to hit the ball in such a manner that one's opponent is unable to give a good return.

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gut

Sports; Tennis

Refers to a type of racquet string made from natural materials (the intestines of cows).

hacker

Sports; Tennis

A player whose strokes seem more accidental than intentional.

hail mary

Sports; Tennis

an extremely high lob, for defensive purposes.

half volley

Sports; Tennis

This is used to hit a ball that has landed right in front of a player. The ball has not risen to above the knee of the player who is hitting the ball and while it can be an effective offensive stroke ...