Related Words

Backhand: Hitting the ball with the back of the racquet hand facing the ball at the moment of contact.

Backhand Shot: When a shot is taken with the back of the stick, and the shot is a reverse motion from the normal motion the player would typically use.

Backhander: A shot that is taken from the backside of the blade.

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.

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

Inside-Out: Running around one side (e.g. The backhand side) and hitting a crosscourt shot

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