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Ballwechsel

rally (in tennis, badminton, etc.)

noun BAL-vek-sel Rare

Also means

exchange of shots

Usage Note

Ballwechsel is the standard German term for a rally in racket sports — the sequence of shots between service and the point's end. Ein langer Ballwechsel (a long rally) is admired for stamina and skill. Not to be confused with Wechsel (substitution) or Ballbesitz (ball possession).

Examples

"Der 34-Schläge-Ballwechsel im Finale begeisterte die Zuschauer."

Natural Translation

The 34-shot rally in the final thrilled the spectators.

Literal Translation

The 34-strokes-rally in the final delighted the spectators.

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