This is my topspin backhand. I use a semi western Backhand grip (1,5 - 1,5). It's a grip that I advise to most of my one handed backhand students since it gives great support to the hand through contact. The grip consists in having the hand knucles on the same bevel (1,5) and all parallel with the racquet handle.
I hit mainly flat sometimes with a bit of topspin. Looking at my preparation, after the turn, my racquet head is quite high. My left elbow is unusually low and close to the body when I rotate the shoulders. Is that something to be changed? Perhaps, I'm not certain.
Another aspect of my technique that is quite surprising is how I turn the racquet face up in the beginning of the forward swing. When I first saw it I could not believe it!
Still have to go on court and practice my forward swing and keep it straight and then we'll see the results...
24/01/09
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ReplyDeleteHi Andre! Thanks for recommending me to your blog and I enjoyed watching the super slow mo videos. I've been really enjoying the Tuesday & Thursday night drill sessions and a huge thank you for all your help and advice after the sessions. Looking forward to improving my game! Cheers,
ReplyDeleteNathan Piesse
Thanks for your great comments. Its good to know you've been enjoying the drills and I'm sure your game will continue to improve
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