Assertion: backhand | /r/HasProperty | made across the chest
Facets:
value: from the off-hand side
type: MANNER
value: to the racquet hand side
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: As nouns the difference between forehand and backhand is that forehand is (racket sports) a stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke while backhand is (tennis) a stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.
text: As nouns the difference between slap and backhand is that slap is a blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat while backhand is (tennis) a stroke made across the chest from the off-hand side to the racquet hand side; a stroke during which the back of the hand faces the shot.