打点
Meanings
1
RBI; runs batted in
Baseball term for the number of runs a batter drives in.
He drove in over 50 runs this season.
2
point of contact; striking point
In sports like tennis or volleyball, the position of the ball at the moment it is struck.
When the point of contact is high, it's easier to land a spike.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉打点をあげるto drive in (a number of) runs
He has driven in 30 runs this season.
- 打点が高いto have a high point of contact (when hitting the ball)
The higher the point of contact on the serve, the more powerful it is.
- 打点を稼ぐto rack up RBIs
He racked up RBIs with the bases loaded.
- 打点でボールをとらえるto meet the ball at the point of contact
It's important to meet the ball at the correct point of contact.