In Golf, Initial Movement When the Club Moves Away

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from The 70's, Group 336, Puzzle 1 (Watership Down).

Question is: In Golf, Initial Movement When the Club Moves Away

and the answer is: BACKSWING

Word Meaning:

BACKSWING — (sports) The preparatory stroke preceding that which produces contact with the target. Normally associated with sports using an implement such as a bat, club, racket or stick.

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