Backswing Definition

băkswĭng

noun

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

American Heritage

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

Webster's New World

(sports) 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.

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Other Word Forms of Backswing

Singular:

backswing

Plural:

backswings

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