Rückhand

backhand (tennis/table tennis)

noun RUEK-hahnt Rare

Usage Note

Rückhand is the stroke hit across the body with the back of the hand leading. A player with a reliable beidhändige Rückhand (two-handed backhand) has a versatile Grundlinienspiel. Antonym: Vorhand.

Examples

"Ihre Rückhand schlug in die hintere Ecke des Feldes."

Natural Translation

Her backhand landed in the back corner of the court.

Literal Translation

Her backhand struck into the back corner of the field.

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