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Wood shot
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a stroke in racket sports where the ball or shuttlecock is hit with the racket's frame instead of the strings
What is a "wood shot"?
A wood shot in racquet sports refers to a stroke where the ball or shuttlecock is hit with the frame of the racquet instead of the strings. This typically happens when a player misjudges the shot or makes contact with the racquet in an awkward way. Hitting with the frame usually results in less control and power, as the frame does not provide the same precision as the strings. While it is not a desired outcome, a wood shot can sometimes occur in fast-paced play when the player is unable to hit the ball or shuttlecock cleanly with the stringed part of the racquet.
Examples
She mishit the ball, resulting in a wood shot that barely crossed the net.
His opponent 's wood shot gave him an easy point to win the game.
