Meaning of the word "approach shot" in English

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approach shot

US /əˈproʊtʃ ˌʃɑːt/
UK /əˈproʊtʃ ˌʃɑːt/
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Noun

1.

a shot in golf or tennis that is intended to land on the green or close to the net, setting up a putt or volley

Example:
His approach shot landed perfectly on the green, leaving him an easy putt.
She hit a powerful approach shot that landed just inside the baseline.
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