1. (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke
   "Her powerful forehand shot won her the point";
   - forehanded

1. (sport) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis, badminton or squash)
   "Her powerful forehand shot was the strongest part of her game"; "He practised his forehand stroke for hours to improve his game";
   - forehand stroke, forehand shot

Derived forms: forehands

Type of: return

Antonym: backhand

Encyclopedia: Forehand