Backhanded and Forehand

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Backhanded adjective - (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke.

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Forehand is an antonym for backhanded.

Nearby Words: backhander, backhand

Forehand adjective - (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke.

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Backhanded is an antonym for forehand.

Nearby Word: forehanded

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