The one-handed backhand is a beautiful and versatile shot favored by former Grand Slam champions Steffi Graf, Justine Henin and Amelie Mauresmo.
In the latest installment of Tape Talk, Will Hamilton of Fuzzy Yellow Balls shows how you can develop a fundamentally sound one-hander from scratch. If you’re able to master the techniques laid out in these videos, you’ll have the foundation on which you can create a powerful weapon.
Introduction to the One-Handed Backhand Progressions
Step 1: Contact
The first step of the one-handed backhand progressions is to play from contact. Understanding your contact point is critically important and it’s the first thing you should learn when trying to put your stroke together.
Step 2: Racket Back
The second step of the one-handed backhand progressions is to play from the racket-back position.
Step 3: Pivot with No Loop
The third step of the one-handed backhand progressions is to start in the ready position. To start the motion, you will pivot and turn your shoulders. Once you do this, the tennis racket comes straight back — there is NO LOOP.
Step 4: Add Loop
The fourth step of the one-handed backhand progressions is to add a loop to your motion.
Step 5: Full Motion
The fifth step of the one-handed backhand progressions is to hit using the entire motion.
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