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backhand shot

[/ˈbækhænd ʃɑːt/]
nounpl: backhand shots
golpe de backhand
1. In tennis, badminton, or similar racquet sports, a stroke made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot, with the arm crossing the body
She executed a powerful backhand shot that her opponent couldn't return.
Ela executou um golpe de backhand poderoso que sua adversária não conseguiu devolver.
2. In table tennis or ping pong, a stroke performed with the racquet on the non-dominant side of the body
His backhand shot improved significantly after weeks of practice.
Seu golpe de backhand melhorou significativamente após semanas de prática.
Synonyms
backhandbackhand strokebackhand drive
Antonyms
forehand shotforehandforehand stroke

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
golpe de backhand
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese sports terminology
São Paulo
golpe de backhand
Standard usage in sports contexts
Portugal
pancada de backhand
Alternative term; 'pancada' is also used for shots in Portuguese sports language

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross-court backhand
backhand slice
down-the-line backhand
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