Usage Note
Vorhand is the stroke hit with the palm leading forward. Vorhand-Topspin is a powerful topspin forehand used in modern table tennis. Antonym: Rückhand. In equestrian contexts Vorhand means the horse's forehand (head, neck, shoulders).
Examples
"Er beendete den Punkt mit einer druckvollen Vorhand längs der Linie."
Natural Translation
He ended the point with a powerful forehand down the line.
Literal Translation
He ended the point with a forceful forehand along the line.
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