I was caned twice at school, once on the bottom (three strokes)by a male teacher and once on the hands (two strokes on each) by a female teacher and as far as I’m concerned, it was much worse on the hands.
My bottom caning was administered bending over a work bench, with the teacher,s spare hand holding me in place, so I had little choose but to take it. I was also at least allowed the protection (little that it seemed at the time) of my skirt, tights and knickers.
Getting caned on the hands was far worse. Just keeping your hand held out took some doing, as you could see the cane coming and your heart dropped,when after two real stingers, you were told to hold out your other hand.