fore·hand 
(fôr
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adj.1. Made with the palm of the dominant hand facing forward: a forehand tennis stroke.
2. Obsolete Taking place, done, or given beforehand; prior.
n.1. a. A forehand stroke or shot, as in tennis.
b. A position for controlling a ball or puck, in which the palm of the dominant hand faces forward: had the puck on his forehand when he shot.
2. The part of a horse in front of the rider.
adv. With a forehand stroke or motion.

forehandJelena Jankovic of Serbia preparing for the 2009 Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia