Synonyms for forehand
ˈfɔrˌhænd, ˈfoʊr-fore·hand

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1. forehandnoun

   Synonyms:
   flick

   Antonyms:
   backhand

2. forehandnoun

   (racket sports) a stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke

   Synonyms:
   flick

   Antonyms:
   backhand

3. forehandnoun

   (disc sports) a throw similar to a sidearm throw in baseball, where the disc remains on the throwing-arm side of the body and is led by the middle finger

   Synonyms:
   flick

   Antonyms:
   backhand

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1. forehand, forehand stroke, forehand shotadjective

   (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)

   Synonyms:
   forehand shot, forehand stroke

2. forehand(a), forehandedadjective

   (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke

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1. Rafael Nadal:

   I started to play a little bit more crosscourt with my forehand and with having a little bit more of calm, he made a couple mistakes and I was able to save myself.

2. Rafa Nadal:

   Having a break early in the second set definitely helped my confidence, but then, I think, I played more aggressively with my forehand and when I play more aggressively with my forehand, then the backhand becomes better.

3. Del Potro:

   My game is to serve strong and try and make winners with my forehand, if my backhand is okay, I will be aggressive with it in the future.

4. Rod Laver:

   He doesn’t have a big serve or a big forehand or backhand, but all of them are good. That’s one of the things he can rely on, if one isn’t working as good as it should be, then he’s got something else to lean on.

5. Stan Wawrinka:

   I played one good point, aggressive, then he missed an easy forehand, and you’re back.