For Backhand we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Badminton, Ice Hockey, Table Tennis, Tennis and Water Polo.

Backhand (Badminton)

The stroke used to return balls hit to the left of a right-handed player and to the right of a left-handed player.

Backhand (Ice Hockey)

The puck is carried on the stick during stick handling on either the forehand or backhand side. The "backhand" side of the stick is the side, which is on the outside of the stick curve.

Backhand (Table Tennis)

A stroke done directly in front of the body, with the racket turned so that the back of the hand faces the opponent

Backhand (Tennis)

A shot hit from the "wrong" side of the body, i.e., the side away from the racket; the left side for a right-handed player.

Backhand (Water Polo)

A shot or pass that's flipped backward, over the shoulder or head.

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