How to Hit a Backhand – Two Top Tips

The backhand is more often than not the weakest shot in the arsenal of many beginner players. This makes it very easy for your opponent to take advantage of your weaker side and dominate the point. So how do we get a bit more power and dependability into our backhands?

Firstly, to get more power into your backhand, your going to need to use the big muscle groups. These will be your legs, hips and back. You want to rotate your torso to load up on your legs like a spring ready to be flung. Loading up in this position will give you the most easy power possible.

Too much power can be a bad thing though. Ever had your shots continuously fly over the baseline? Everybody has, so it is important to use topspin. Topspin is basically what the ball is doing when it rotates forward, toward the other end of the court. Topspin is what brings the ball down into the court and gives you greater control over your depth of shot.

The second tip for improving your backhand is getting your contact point right. If you contact the ball late, the ball will fly off to the left of you, if you contact to early, the ball will hook off to the right. The perfect contact point for a backhand is right in line with your rib cage. This will allow you to aim the ball with your body rather than your arm and is the greatest point of strength in your swing.

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