TWO-HANDED BACKHAND STROKE JUDGED BEST FOR TENNIS BEGINNERBy Charlie Garfinkel
Pros:Although he's just 5-9, Ferrer is solidly built and, while fast, his outstanding qualities were his stamina and grit. He had an exceptional dartlike two-handed backhand and a reliable forehand. His speed allowed him to use the inside-out shot to great effect. "He was so cons...
Chung Hyeon has not only emerged as the face of South Korean tennis but also made a significant impact on the international stage with his aggressive style of play. His relentless baseline game, combined with a formidable two-handed backhand and consistent serve, has earned him the reputation of...
I never really liked her backhand technique wise. She leans over when she hit's it. For her it works for her. hoosierbr Hall of Fame Apr 20, 2007 #17 Andrei Pavel - his one handed bh is a thing of beauty. Gasquet and Fed are close seconds. As for two handers, the Swedes ...
Musetti's majestic one-handed backhand began to get the better of Djokovic's rock-solid two-hander, and the Italian was firmly in the ascendency entering set four. Both players used every bit of Court Philippe-Chatrier, mixing in a steady stream of drop shots and angled attacks that kept ...
Richard Gasquet is perhaps best known for his beautiful one-handed backhand, which many consider among the best in the history of the sport. Elegant in both technique and movement, Gasquet's game is a throwback to a more classical era of tennis, where finesse and touch are...
What do I mean by lifting the ball ? By Lifting the ball I mean a movement with the entire arm from low to high. It doesn’t matter if you are hitting a forehand, one-handed backhand, or a two-handed backhand; the physics involved are the same!
If you try to copy someone’s two-handed backhand go ahead and try to copy the elements out of Novak’s swing! Slice Djokovic hits a solid slice. He can use it in defensive situations and on low balls comfortably. Like most players though he has a grip that opens up the racket face...
You can also use far less overgrip if you have a one-handed backhand. Stan Wawrinka and Richard Gasquet only wrap halfway up the handle as their hands never gripped the upper part of the handle. Should the sticky part be used at the handle’s top or bottom?
Though the American great officially turned pro in 1995 as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams couldn’t compete freely for long given the age limitations that WTA had on professional tennis players. Her initial years as a pro was spent by competing in a few select events that handed her a wil...