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forehand stroke

[/ˈfɔːrhænd stroʊk/]
nounpl: forehand strokes
golpe de direita
1. A tennis or badminton stroke made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, with the arm swinging across the body
Her forehand stroke is one of the most powerful shots in professional tennis.
O seu golpe de direita é um dos mais poderosos do ténis profissional.
2. In general racquet sports, any stroke executed on the dominant side of the player's body
He practiced his forehand stroke for hours every day.
Ele praticava o seu golpe de direita por horas todos os dias.
Synonyms
forehandforehand shotforehand drive
Antonyms
backhand strokebackhand shot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
golpe de direita
standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese for tennis and badminton
São Paulo
golpe de direita
common usage in major sports centers
Portugal
golpe de direita
standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

master the forehand
perfect one's forehand stroke
rely on the forehand
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