Crosswords Puzzle

Horizontal Words

1. A shot hit low and to midcourt, used effectively in doubles against the up-and-b (13)
3. Exchange of shots (5)
5. An illegal tactic, also called a sling or throw, in which the shuttle is caught (5)
7. Stroke used to put shuttlecock (7)
9. Area of play, as defined (5)
11. ancient and historical game of 'Battledore and Shuttlecock' was a 16th century r (10)
13. fast and low shot that (5)
15. Gentle shot played by (8)
17. The term describes a positive, and somewhat aggressive, stroke. The aim is to hi (14)
20. is a power-generated point-winning shot played at speed, generally from high abo (5)

Vertical Words

2. Back third of the court, in the area of the back boundary lines. (9)
4. Extension of the court by l 1/2 feet on both sides for doubles play. (5)
6. Line perpendicular to the net that separates the left and right service courts. (10)
8. Ceramic, graphite, or (7)
10. Front third of the court, between the net and the short service line. (9)
12. Back boundary line at each end of the court, parallel to the net. (8)
14. hit sohly and (4)
16. Area into which the serve must be delivered. Different for singles and doubles p (12)
18. A shot hit deep (5)
19. Any deceptive movement that disconcerts an opponent before or during the service (4)