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FOREHAND

For a right - handed player, the forehand is a stroke that begins on the right side of the body, continues across the body as contract is made with the ball, and ends on the left side of the body. Currently France's Fabrice Santoro uses a two-handed forehand. Some females such as Monica Seles and France's Marion Bartoli also use a two - hand forehand.

BACKHAND

For a left - handed players, the backhand is a stroke that begins on the left side of the body, continues across the body as contract is made with the ball, and ends on the right side of the body. A small number of players, notably Monica Selesuse two hands on both the backhand and forehand sides.