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"I'm a one-handed backhander, but there are some advantages to the two-handed
backhand: first, you have a shorter back swing and get a quick and powerful return
of serve, and second, it's a good shot when the ball comes close into your body."
Steps:
- Turn your shoulders as you take the racquet back.
- Move your dominant hand to the continental grip as you turn, or the eastern backhands grip if you prefer that one.
- Slide your non-dominant hand down into position with the eastern forehand grip, with your hands touching but not overlapped.
- Cross over with the opposite foot and move to the ball.
- Dip your front shoulder as the ball bounces and prepare to swing.
- Throw the racquet head over as you swing using your shoulders.
- Finish the swing by coming up and over the opposite shoulder.
Tips:
Guarantee a better finish by throwing the racquet head from the shoulders.
Keep your arms, shoulders and wrists relaxed through the swing and you will get a nice 'snap' or unfolding of the wrists at the point of contact.
A good two-handed backhander has quick feet that can move to the ball and get there early.
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