forehands

Racket's forward strikes

Forehands is the plural of forehand, a stroke in racket sports where the palm faces the direction of the swing: Her forehands were devastating today.

The term contrasts with backhand.

Forehand also describes the part of a horse in front of the rider, and a position of advantage or superiority, though these uses are rare.

tennis

Federer

Graceful tennis legend

winner · crosscourt · inside-out · approach · passing shot · rally · court · match · ATP · WTA

technique

stroke

Sudden brain blood blockage

  • swingSuspended recreational seat
  • gripSecure manual hold
  • topspinForward ball rotation

flat · drive · rally · groundstroke · follow-through · racket · contact · rotation · stance · footwork

racket-sports

pickleball

Paddle court game, perforated ball

badminton · paddle · ping-pong · dink · smash · volley · court · serve · return · rally

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stroke direction/side

forehandsbackhands

Strokes from weaker side

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forehand

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G