Shot one waits to knock back (3)

I believe the answer is:

lob

(Other definitions for lob that I've seen before include "Lofted ball" , "Shot of Murray" , "Pollack" , "Elevated shot" , "Hit a ball in a high arc" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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