noun
- the backward movement of a club, racket, or bat before hitting a ball
Usage: sports
Examples
- The golf instructor corrected her backswings to improve her drive.
- His tennis backswings were too long and slow.
- The baseball coach emphasized shorter backswings for better bat control.
- She practiced her backswings at the driving range every morning.
- Proper backswings are essential for generating power in golf.
- The player’s inconsistent backswings affected his performance.