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Ann225 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Knock up

Hi,

When children learn to play tennis, they don't really 'hit' the balls but rather 'knock them up'.

I don't know if 'knock up' is the right word to use, but I'm trying to say that they hit the balls very very lightly and I'm sure that there's a word for it.

Thank you!

  

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I've heard someone speak of pushing the bal l, meaning hitting with no real force.

— Clive

  • I've heard someone speak of pushing the bal l, meaning hitting with no real force.
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I've heard someone speak of pushing the ball, meaning hitting with no real force.

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"pat" is another possibility.

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Ann225I don't know if 'knock up' is the right word to use,

It's not the best wording, considering its other meaning.

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