A stroke or blow made across the body, or a grip or position where the hands cross over each other, used in sports like tennis or martial arts.
From 'cross' (across the body or centerline) and 'hand' (the limb). This sports terminology emerged as coaches developed technical descriptions for different hitting and striking techniques.
In tennis, a crosshand shot involves reaching across your body to hit the ball—it's not the most powerful or accurate shot, but professional players like Monica Seles made it famous as a high-speed tactical weapon!
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