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Backhand

The swing that is accomplished by starting the motion on the other side of the body. For a right-hander, the swing is started on the left side of the body. For a left-hander, the swing is started on the right side of the body.


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Backspin

The swing that causes the ball to spin in a reverse rotation. The spin is accomplished by under slicing the ball with the racket.


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Baseline

The line that determines the back boundary of the legal area of the tennis court.


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Backcourt

The area on the tennis court that is located between the service line and the baseline.


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Break

The loss of game when the player is serving. Also known as a service break.


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Back Swing

The portion of the swing that involves bringing the racket backwards. 



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