Forehand and Backhand

The two most common shots in tennis are the Forehand and Backhand.

If a right-handed player extends his right hand to hit the ball from the right side of his body, it is called a forehand.

If the right-handed player brings his right hand across his body to hit a shot from the left side of his body, it is called a backhand.

The reverse however applies for left-handed players.