Forehand Shot (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 hit a powerful forehand shot down the line to win the point.
- In squash, a well-placed forehand shot can be difficult to return due to the speed and angle of the ball.
- The badminton player's forehand shot was so strong that it left her opponent stumbling to get out of the way.
- The coach advised the young tennis player to work on her forehand shot to improve her overall game.
- A perfectly executed forehand shot in tennis can be a beautiful thing to watch, with the racket head speed and ball placement combining for a winning shot.