helicopter shot en · NOUN
Etymology
So called from the flourish completing the stroke, with the bat circled overhead like the blades of a helicopter.
Meanings
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The act of hitting the ball with a wristy flick, using the bottom hand as the dominant force.
He hit three helicopter shots in that match.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| helicopter shots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |