Backswing Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbækˌswɪŋ

BAK-swing

UK

bˈækswɪŋ

BAK-swing

Definition

In sports like golf or tennis, a backswing is the movement where a player brings the club, racket, or bat backward before hitting the ball.

Usage & Nuances

Used almost exclusively in sports, especially golf and tennis. Not to be confused with 'swing' (the whole motion). Technique matters—a good backswing sets up a strong shot.

• Spanish: movimiento hacia atrás (golf/tenis) - retroceso (deporte)
• Portuguese (BR): movimento para trás (golfe/tênis) - recuo (esporte)
• Portuguese (PT): movimento para trás (golfe/ténis) - recuo (desporto)
• Chinese (Simplified): 回挥 - 后挥 (高尔夫/网球等)
• Chinese (Traditional): 回揮 - 後揮 (高爾夫/網球等)
• Hindi: पिछला झटका (गोल्फ/टेनिस)
• Arabic: الضربة الخلفية (الجولف/التنس)
• Bengali: ব্যাকসুইং
• Russian: замах
• Japanese: バックスイング
• Vietnamese: cú vung về sau
• Korean: 백스윙
• Turkish: geri savuruş
• Urdu: بیک سوئنگ
• Indonesian: ayunan ke belakang

Example Sentences

Her backswing is smooth and controlled.

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He worked hard to improve his golf backswing.

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The coach corrected her tennis backswing.

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A quick backswing can throw off your timing.

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Without a strong backswing, your shots lack power.

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You can always spot a professional by their smooth backswing at the start of a swing.

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