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backswing Definition

back·swing (-swiŋ′)

noun

Golf, Racket Sports, etc. that part of a player's swing in which the club, racket, etc. is swung backward preparatory to the forward part of the swing

backswing Usage Examples

Object

  • length: After each swing, you can check its tempo, rhythm, backswing length and speed.

Converse of object

  • take: He takes a backswing less than half that of most pros, and there's nothing leisurely about it.