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For a right-handed player, which side of the body is the forehand on?

A forehand is hit on your racquet-hand side (the right side for a right-hander).

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  1. The right side ✔
  2. The left side
  3. Directly above the head

Why: USTA defines the forehand as the stroke for balls on the right side of a right-handed player, or the left side of a left-handed player.

Huh, didn't know that: USTA notes that forehands are commonly hit one-handed.

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Answer: The right side. USTA defines the forehand as the stroke for balls on the right side of a right-handed player, or the left side of a left-handed player.

  1. USTA: Tennis terms and definitions www.usta.com/en/home/improve/tips-and-instruction/national/tennis-terms-definitions.html
    The stroke used to return balls hit to the right side of a right-handed player
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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