Definition

Noun: A stroke in racket sports where the ball is hit with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot. It is a fundamental shot, often contrasted with the forehand.

Usage

The term "backhand shot" specifically describes the technique and execution of the stroke itself. It is commonly used in tennis, badminton, squash, and table tennis. - It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., a backhand shot, several backhand shots). - It often appears in instructional, commentary, and descriptive contexts.

Examples

• Her backhand shot down the line was a winner.
• He needs to practice his backhand shot to improve his consistency.
• The player executed a perfect cross-court backhand shot.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a strong/weak backhand shot": Describes the quality or power of a player's backhand technique.
  • Despite his height, he has a surprisingly powerful backhand shot.
• "to hit a backhand shot": The action of performing the stroke.
  • She hit a deep backhand shot that forced her opponent to retreat.

Variants and Related Words

• Backhand (n.): A more common, shorter form meaning the same as "backhand shot."
  • His backhand is his best weapon.
• Backhand (adj.): Used to describe something related to or executed with a backhand.
  • a backhand volley, a backhand pass (in hockey).
• Backhand (v.): To hit the ball with a backhand stroke.
  • She backhanded the ball into the open court.

Synonyms

• Backhand stroke: A direct synonym.
• Backhander (informal, chiefly in tennis): Can refer to the shot.

Antonyms

• Forehand shot: A stroke hit with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the shot.

Noun

1. a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke