mis-hit

noun
UK /ˌmɪsˈhɪt/
US /ˌmɪsˈhɪt/

A mis-hit is when you hit a ball badly and it does not go where you want.

His mis-hit sent the ball rolling off the side of the court.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To hit something badly or in the wrong way.

She mis-hit the ball and it flew sideways.

3. A stroke in tennis or golf that does not connect cleanly.

The mis-hit bounced off the frame of his racket.

4. A mistake made when typing or pressing a key.

A mis-hit on the keyboard turned his message into gibberish.