| If you are one of those who have been having a | | | | Try not to chop down the ball or swing at the ball. A |
| difficult time with your technique, and would like to be | | | | solid, blocking motion should be used for the volley and |
| better at playing tennis and develop this particular skill | | | | don't hit the ball. Just block it instead. This is one of the |
| at backhand, you should go over this entire article and | | | | crucial keys to tennis backhand technique. |
| see how it can help you. | | | | 3. As you go near the net, stand about one foot away |
| Here are four techniques you can do: | | | | from the net and at the same time, place your feet |
| 1. For your tennis technique, you should learn how to | | | | apart. When you do a forehand volley, use your left |
| grip your racket properly. Do the Eastern grip since it is | | | | foot to step forward. Also, be aware of the difference |
| said to be the one with the most power. What you do | | | | between a one-handed and a two-handed backhand. |
| is place your skin between your index finger and | | | | If you use the latter, you will employ a solid drive which |
| thumb on the top left angle of your tennis racket. As | | | | is more consistent than a forehand. This one is another |
| you step forward and make a shot, notice that your | | | | technique that you can try to do. |
| "hitting zone" is right in front of your knee cap. This will | | | | 4. To hit a slice backhand, a continental grip is generally |
| be next on your back hand swing that's one-handed. | | | | used. For a topspin backhand, an eastern grip is usually |
| When performing a shot, turn to your left side. As | | | | used as well as a semi-western grip. |
| soon as you see the ball coming towards you, bring | | | | These four are just some of the universally used |
| your racket back. By doing this, you can prepare | | | | techniques that you should be familiar with. Try to do |
| yourself better for the racket head speed that you will | | | | one tennis backhand first then slowly practice the |
| need when hitting the ball. | | | | others until you get used to all of them. Once you |
| 2. As you practice with your backhand technique, you | | | | familiarize yourself with these tennis backhand |
| should also use a continental grip especially for your | | | | techniques, your game will improve a lot and you will |
| volleys and service. | | | | enjoy your game more. |