Antonyms for forehand
ˈfɔrˌhænd, ˈfoʊr-fore·hand

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1. forehandnoun

   Antonyms:
   backhand

   Synonyms:
   flick

2. forehandnoun

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

   Antonyms:
   backhand

   Synonyms:
   flick

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

How to use forehand in a sentence?

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. Caroline Wozniacki:

   It was only fitting that my last match would be a three- setter, a grinder and my career would finish with a forehand error. I guess it was meant to be, i really am happy. I'm excited for what's to come. You might see me around off the court.

3. Mats Wilander:

   I think with Keys it's a matter of time before Mihaela Buzarnescu pulls it together for two weeks, mihaela Buzarnescu has got a huge game and big forehand and serve so Keys is always one of those ones that can win it. For Keys this is a little bit of an opening and I think Mihaela Buzarnescu might take full advantage of( Buzarnescu beating fourth seed Elina Svitolina).

4. Stan Wawrinka:

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

5. Caroline Wozniacki:

   It'll be another tough match, she's a big server with a big forehand. She loves the clay.

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