backswing

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Definition of backswing in English English dictionary

The preparatory stroke preceding that which produces contact with the target. Normally associated with sports using an implement such as a bat, club, racket or stick

-The initial part of a stroke, in which one moves a racket or club, for instance, to the position from which forward motion begins

The first part of the swing, when the club is taken away from the ball to behind the shoulder

the backward movement of the body and club (away from the ball and target) in the golf swing in preparation for the downswing Example: If you can get to the top of the backswing correctly the downswing will almost happen by itself

The preparatory stroke preceding that which produces contact with the target. Normally associated with sports such as golf, tennis and cricket

the first movement of the golf club away from the ball and target in the golf swing Preparing for the downswing

When the golfer takes the club away from the addressed ball, continues until the club is moved back towards to ball

(REASONABLE) The initial action used by a player in moving his racket away from his body as preparation prior to racket movement towards the ball for contact A backswing is reasonable if it is not excessive An excessive backswing is one in which the plauer's racket arm is extended towards a straight arm position and/or the racket is extended with the shaft approximately horizontal The Referee's decision on what constitutes a reasonable as distinct from excessive backswing is final

winding up, coiling your arms and shoulders to get them into position to swing at hit the ball The backswing occurs just before the downswing

The backward movement of a racquet in preparation for the forward swing

Hyphenation

back·swing

Etymology

() back- +‎ swing