back·hand 
/ˈbækˌhænd/ noun
plural back·hands /ˈbækˌhænd/ noun [count] sports 1 : a way of hitting a ball in tennis and similar games in which the back of the hand holding the racket is turned in the direction of the ball
▪ She has a good backhand but a weak forehand. — often used before another noun ▪ a backhand shot 2 : a catch in baseball and similar games that is made on the side of the body that is opposite the hand being used — often used before another noun ▪ The shortstop made a nice backhand catch on a line drive.
▪ She has a good backhand but a weak forehand. — often used before another noun ▪ a backhand shot
— backhand verb, backhands; backhand·ed; backhand·ing [+ obj]
▪ She backhanded the ball over the net. ▪ The shortstop backhanded the ball and threw to first for the out.
▪ She backhanded the ball over the net. ▪ The shortstop backhanded the ball and threw to first for the out.
