Forehand (Noun)
Meaning
(sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The tennis player's powerful forehand was her strongest shot and often left her opponents struggling to return it.
- He practiced his forehand in front of the mirror to perfect his technique and gain more control over the racket.
- The squash player's forehand was so precise that she was able to hit winners from anywhere on the court.
- Her forehand was the key to her victory in the badminton tournament, as she consistently outmaneuvered her opponents with it.
- The coach emphasized the importance of footwork and body positioning when hitting a forehand in tennis.