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Forehand: A method of wielding a tennis racquet where the player hits the tennis ball with a stroke that comes from behind their body with the front of their racquet hand facing the ball

Forehand Shot: This just means to shoot the puck in a forward motion. This is the most common way to shoot a puck in hockey. See also backhand shot.

Volley: A forehand or backhand shot executed before the ball bounces in the court.

Squash Shot: A forehand or backhand shot typically hit on the run from a defensive position, either with slice, or from behind the player's stance.

Groundies: A forehand or backhand shot that is executed after the ball bounces once on the court

Groundstroke: A forehand or backhand shot that is executed after the ball bounces once on the court

Buggy Whip: Describes a forehand hit with a follow through which does not go across the body and finish on the opposite side but rather goes from low to high and finishes on the same side (similar to th . . . View Full Definition