WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

forehand drive

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun forehand drive has 1 sense
  1. forehand drive - (sports) hard straight return made on the forehand side (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
    --1 is a kind of
    drive

Definitions from the Web

Forehand Drive

Definition:

The forehand drive is a fundamental shot in sports such as tennis, badminton, and squash, where a player strikes the ball with their dominant hand using a forward swinging motion.

Examples:

1. Noun - Tennis:

In tennis, the forehand drive is an offensive shot played from the side of the body opposite the player's racket hand. It is often used to hit the ball with power and accuracy.

Example sentence: Serena displayed her powerful forehand drive, sending the ball blazing across the court.

2. Noun - Badminton:

Similarly, in badminton, the forehand drive refers to hitting the shuttlecock with force using a forward swing of the racket.

Example sentence: His forehand drive was so well-executed that it sailed past his opponent, securing him the winning point.

3. Noun - Squash:

In squash, the forehand drive is a shot played with a forward swing to hit the ball against the front wall.

Example sentence: Laura's accurate forehand drive caught her opponent off-guard, earning her a crucial point in the match.

4. Verb - General:

The term "forehand drive" can also be used as a verb to describe the action of executing a forehand drive shot.

Example sentence: The tennis coach instructed her students on how to forehand drive with precision and control.

Related Products:

foregone conclusion foregone earning foregone earnings foregos foreground foreground processing foregrounding forehand forehand drive forehand shot forehand stroke forehanded forehead foreheads foreighner foreighnor foreign-aid

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus