What is the stroke played with the front of the racket?
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Forehand
The forehand is most players' strongest groundstroke: hit with topspin, their main way to score.
💡 Did you know? The forehand is most players' strongest groundstroke.
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What is the stroke played from the other side of the body?
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Backhand
Played one- or two-handed: the one-hander is prized for elegance, the two-hander for stability.
💡 Did you know? The backhand is played one- or two-handed.
What is a shot hit out of the air before it bounces (usually at the net)?
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Volley
The volley is hit out of the air, usually at the net: reflexes and precision decide.
💡 Did you know? Volleys are usually taken out of the air at the net.
What is a high ball played over the opponent's head?
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Lob
The lob beats a player who has come to the net, with topspin it's near impossible to chase.
💡 Did you know? A good lob beats an opponent at the net.
What is the hard overhead shot called?
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Smash
The smash is the most aggressive shot: hammered overhead into the court with full force.
💡 Did you know? The smash often ends a high ball spectacularly.
What is the delicate short ball that dies just behind the net called?
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Drop shot
The drop shot falls just behind the net and dies: ideal against opponents deep behind the baseline.
💡 Did you know? The drop shot falls just over the net and dies.
What is a shot with backspin called?
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Slice
The slice with backspin stays low and skids: a defensive but tricky weapon.
💡 Did you know? The slice stays low and keeps the opponent down.
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