mishit
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6.9
- noun
- /ˈmɪshɪt/
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error
- But even though they lack the speed of distance irons on shots hit on the center of the face, the MBs and CBs are more consistent than other models on slight mishits and have no hot spots.
- mishits are minimal
Examples
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It's the consistent distance that the irons fly on mishits.
Blog text (32) -
But even though engineers were able to increase speed on shots hit on the center of the clubface, they struggled to add a similar amount of speed to mishits, especially shots hit on the stiff, lower portion of the face that is attached to the leading edge of the club.
Blog text (32) -
TaylorMade studies showed that 68 percent of iron shots by amateur golfers were mishits below the center of the face, which is where the Speed Pocket helps golfers the most.
Blog text (21) -
Many amateur players often face frustration because of their frequent mishits during practice.
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The coach explained that improving technique would reduce the number of mishits in the player's game.
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During the tournament, his mishit caused him to lose crucial points against his opponent.
Synonyms
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6.3
An attempt that does not work as planned
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6.7
A mistake that happens while playing a game or sport
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9.5
A faulty shot in pool or snooker when the cue slips off the ball
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Etymology
Mishit is made from the small word mis- meaning 'wrong' and the common verb hit, so it simply means a 'wrong' or 'bad' hit. Think of mistake to remember the mis- part, and that shows why a mishit is an incorrect or poor hit.