A certain tennis stroke is a combination of three different techniques: the CHOP (4 letters), backhand (8 letters), and forehand (8 letters). The CHOP is a low, slicing shot that is used to return a high ball. The backhand is a two-handed stroke that is used to hit the ball on the opposite side of the body from the dominant hand. The forehand is a one-handed stroke that is used to hit the ball on the same side of the body as the dominant hand. All three strokes are important for a successful tennis game.