noun
- plural of backspin: backward rotation imparted to a ball
Usage: sports
Examples
- The tennis player used different backspins to control the ball’s bounce.
- Golf balls with heavy backspins tend to stop quickly on the green.
- The pitcher’s backspins made the baseball drop unexpectedly.
- Table tennis players master various backspins for defensive shots.
- The basketball’s backspin helped it bounce softly off the rim.
- Pool players use backspins to control the cue ball’s position.