backhand

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"With the girl I played the backhand was her better side, and that is what she played in doubles," Whoriskey said.

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  1. noun Sports A stroke or motion, as of a racket, made with the back of the hand facing outward and the arm moving forward.
  2. noun Sports A pass or shot in hockey made with the back of the blade of the stick.
  3. noun Sports A catch made in baseball by reaching across the body with the palm turned toward the ball.
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  • "With the girl I played the backhand was her better side, and that is what she played in doubles," Whoriskey said. —  The Daily Beacon
  • The person surfing on their backhand is always at a disadvantage. —  Transworld Surf
  • But as beautiful as his backhand was, he folded under the pressure and Roddick never even faced a break point, winning in three easy sets. —  kenneth in the (212)
  • Student's learn one of four shots (forehand, backhand, volley, and overhead) every week and by the end of the session will have practiced each stroke twice. —  The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.com Stories
  • The song is somewhat of a backhand, but I am thrilled they are using Carrie. carriebest is ITYS DOWNLOAD DAY, MARCH 10 —  Carrie Underwood Fans
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