We've slowed down Federer's backhand to demonstrate how you can flatten out your shot to make your backhand a true weapon. Utilizing the cutting edge sport-training technology of Dartfish, we've slowed down the forehand of Rafael Nadal to demonstrate how you can add more power and spin to your swing. Learn the three key points that are critical to having a successful volley in this instructional video featuring Chip Brooks from IMG Academies. With the proper grip, movement and follow through, your backhand can go from a liability to a point winner in three short steps. Pick one that plays your side and study his positioning and tactics.Beginner Instruction: How to Hit a Topspin ForehandĬhip Brooks, Director of Tennis at IMG Academies, shows you the proper grip, preparation and follow through for a forehand that will see you through match point.īeginner Instruction: How to Hit a Backhand At the top level serve is held just 50% of the time.At the top level there is no advantage to being up at net.Quick recognition and good positioning are the keys. The screens are the difference between tennis and paddle. The screens are your friend they buy you time.Like tennis, don’t get caught in no man’s land.On lobs over your head or a drive past you, both of you move back.If it’s going to be in you want to hit it don’t let it drop. Tell your partner whether or not to hit a deep lob or to let it go.When your partner is driven back by a deep lob the next shot will be to his feet.Call for the switch on a well placed soft overhead. You don’t want both backhands in the middle. Switch if one of you is a lefty to get him to the deuce court.Call all balls that aren’t obvious as to who will take it.The player on the ball side will be closer to the net, the partner a step deeper.If they hit a winner to the other third more power to them. Move in tandem cover the two thirds of the court where the ball is.Good players will see your tendencies so you have to mix it up. Playing a lefty and righty, hit to both side screens.
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