noun
- the backward movement of a club, racket, or bat before hitting a ball
Usage: sports
Examples
- Her golf instructor helped her improve her backswing.
- The tennis player’s backswing was too long and slow.
- A smooth backswing is essential for a powerful drive.
- He practiced his backswing at the driving range.
- The baseball coach emphasized keeping the backswing compact.
- Her backswing looked perfect, but she missed the ball completely.