backhand shot

• Coup porté avec le dos de la main ou de la raquette dans le sens du mouvement, utilisé notamment dans des sports comme le tennis, le badminton ou le hockey, ainsi que dans des situations de combat.

A shot or strike made with the back of the hand facing the direction of movement, commonly used in sports such as tennis, badminton, or hockey, or in combat situations.

1. Tennis strokeB1formal

   A shot in tennis (and similar racket sports) made by swinging the racket with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

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   • She won the match with a powerful backhand shot down the line.
   • He practiced his backhand shot for hours to improve his game.
   • The player's backhand shot was too fast for the opponent to return.