Why is my backhand so bad?
Why is my backhand so bad?
One of the most common mistakes on the two-handed backhand technique is the lack of hip/body rotation into the shot. Two-handed backhands like that lack power and consistency because the biomechanics of the stroke are incorrect and the stroke can never function well.
What is the difference between topspin and backspin?
Serious players use spin on both their serves and rallying shots, both to control the ball and to force errors from their opponents. If the top of the ball is rotating away from you, it is topspin. If the bottom of the ball is rotating away from you, it is backspin.
How to hit a topspin backhand in tennis?
The topspin backhand can be effectively hit with the one handed backhand. To be able to execute a heavy one-handed topspin backhand, use the Western grip. In case you are not comfortable with this grip, you can also use the full or modified Eastern backhand grips.
Should you play one-handed or two-handed backhand tennis?
While on the two-handed backhand you have the non-dominant hand to help you adjust for late hits or situation where you missed the ideal contact point, on the one-handed backhand you do not have that luxury. Your perception, timing and footwork have to be spot on to hit a good shot.
What are the best grips for a two handed topspin backhand?
The grips for the two handed topspin backhand can vary, but the most common grip is with the Continental on your top or right hand (if you are right handed player) and the Eastern grip continental grip on your bottom or left hand. These grips allow you to produce topspin in your two handed backhand shot.
How do you hit a one-handed backhand?
The footwork on the one-handed backhand is a bit different than that of the forehand or two-handed backhand in which you can hit with an open stance. On the one-handed backhand the preferred stance is a closed stance, with the player stepping slightly across the body to hit the ball.
