a shot intended to reach the green Example: Her approach shot came to rest within inches of the flag.
A short shot played towards the putting green.
A shot played with the purpose of reaching the putting green.
A shot hit hard and deep to allow the player to take the net.
(aka: "approach") a shot intended to reach the green
a croquet shot intended to place the striker ball in position to score a wicket.
An offensive shot that is usually hit from mid-court deep into the corner of the opponent's court. After hitting an approach shot, the attacking player usually runs in order to intercept the ball with a volley if the ball is returned.
Usually occurs when a ball is hit short of the baseline. The receiving player then moves forward to the ball and places is deep in his/her opponents court, while continue moving forward to the net in order to kill off the point with a volley.
a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green; "he lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green"
an attacking shot and therefore is faster and harder than a ground stroke and more likely to win a point
A stroke made to or onto the putting green, or one made from the fairway in proximity to the green.
A shot used as a setup as the player runs up to the net, often using underspin
Usually hit from midcourt by a player that is approaching the net from the baseline
any shot towards the green, from anywhere except the tee
A shot intended to reach the putting green.
A shot hit deep into the opponent's court so a player can come to the net with as little risk as possible.
A shot played with the aim of winning a point quickly, often hit from mid-court deep into the corner of the opponent's court.
Normally a short or medium shot played to the putting green or pin
used from inside the baseline to enable a player to attack the net.
One whose target is the green.
A short or medium-range shot played to the green. Apron The area of grass surrounding the putting surface; also known as the fringe.
The last shot from the fairway aimed at the green.
a shot made before the player moves to the net.
A shot used from near the baseline as a player maneuvers closer to the net.
