Club Tennis

/klʌb ˈtenɪs/ noun phrase

Definition: Get the hard shots in a spectacular fashion. Miss the easy ones equally spectacularly. This is true for golf and croquet as well.

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Etymology

This has been around for a long time and is best used in a question to make someone feel better about a bad shot: “What is the definition of Club Tennis?”

Usage

Context: Used to describe a performance that is both impressive and frustrating. It suggests that the player has the talent for the “spectacular” but lacks the discipline or focus for the “easy” shots.

In a sentence: My game was pure club tennis today; I hit three cross-court winners and then served four double faults in a row.