Backhand/ˈbækhænd/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific Used often in sports, 'backhand' indicates skill level in tennis, squash, etc. She practiced her backhand to win the championship. Pro Tip 2/3Hand Position Focuses on the hand's position relative to the direction the player faces. He turned his wrist for the perfect backhand. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Weak In tennis, a backhand isn't necessarily weaker than a forehand. Her powerful backhand stunned her opponent.