Meaning of the word "passing shot" in English

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passing shot

US /ˈpæsɪŋ ˌʃɑːt/
UK /ˈpæsɪŋ ˌʃɑːt/
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Noun

1.

a shot in tennis or other racket sports that passes an opponent who has come to the net and cannot reach it

Example:
The tennis player hit a brilliant passing shot down the line.
Her backhand passing shot was too good for her opponent.
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