backswing

Meaning

Noun

The preparatory stroke preceding that which produces contact with the target. Normally associated with sports using an implement such as a bat, club, racket or stick.

Verb

To swing backward.

Opposite of

follow through

Synonyms

bounce

kickback

recoil

recoiling

reverberate

back kick

recuile

impact of recoil

return shock

Translations

die

Rückschwung

Etymology

From back + swing.