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forehand drive

[/ˈfɔːrhænd draɪv/]
nounpl: forehand drives
golpe de direita
1. In tennis, a powerful offensive stroke executed on the dominant side of the body with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
Her forehand drive was one of the most aggressive shots in women's tennis.
O golpe de direita dela era um dos mais agressivos do tênis feminino.
2. In badminton or similar racquet sports, a powerful hit executed from the forehand side
He won the point with a devastating forehand drive down the line.
Ele venceu o ponto com um golpe de direita devastador pela linha.
Synonyms
forehandforehand strokeforehand shotdrive
Antonyms
backhand drivebackhand stroke

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
golpe de direita
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese tennis contexts
São Paulo
golpe de direita
Standard usage in São Paulo tennis clubs
Portugal
pancada de direita
Alternative used in Portuguese tennis terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

rip a forehand drive
aggressive forehand drive
forehand drive winner
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