Plural of forehand; strokes or movements made with the palm of the hand facing outward, especially in tennis and other sports.
From 'fore-' (front, before) + 'hand' (the body part). The term emerged in tennis in the 1700s to distinguish this hitting style from the 'backhand,' defining it by which side of the hand makes contact.
In tennis, your forehand is usually your strongest shot because you have more natural leverage and control—tennis coaches actually teach beginners forehands first for this reason!
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