forehander

noun3

1. •
   A shot played forehand.
2. •
   A surfer who approaches a swell facing the wave ("on their forehand") rather than with the wave behind them ("on their backhand").

   • The morning brought an increased swell; long, perfect, down-the-line, 6-8' freight trains — a forehander's dream and a backhanders nightmare — 1990
3. •
   The crew member in charge of managing the foresail.

   • Then he heard the wailing cry of the forehander as the crowd manned the braces. — 1940