Backswing (noun)

The movement of a club or racket backwards before hitting the ball in sports such as golf or tennis.

Origin:

From "back" and "swing" meaning the movement of the club or racket backwards before hitting the ball.

Examples:

1. The backswing is an important part of a golfer's technique.
2. He was practicing his backswing on the driving range.
3. She had a smooth backswing that generated a lot of power.
4. The backswing is the first part of the swing in golf.
5. The backswing is the windup in the serve in tennis.