The one-handed backhand

• The backward movement
• The stroke movement
• The swing phase

introduction

The one-handed backhand has been used more and more in tennis in recent years. Due to the extended arm swing, the one-handed backhand is aesthetically safe, but also more difficult to play than the two-handed backhand. Typical representatives of a one-handed backhand are Roger Federer and Tommy Haas.

Differences to the two-handed backhand

In contrast to two-handed Backhand, in which the player can influence the position of the club head with the left hand, the one-handed backhand must hold the club with extreme backhand grip.

With the two-handed Backhand keep both hands on the handle of the club during the entire stroke. As a result, the upper body has to be turned up when the slamming movement is made. This is not the case with one-handed, which causes greater problems for beginners. The one-handed backhand has the advantage that it allows the player a greater range, so the point of contact is further in front of the body.

The backward movement

• The racket is held on the racket with a backhand grip.
• The non-hitting hand almost touches the bat on the neck of the bat.
• The right foot is in front of the left.
• The upper body is turned far back.
• The eyes are on the ball.
• The body weight is shifted to the back foot

The stroke movement

• The club head is first moved forwards / downwards so that the ball can be hit in an upward movement
• The arm is extended in the meeting point. The front leg is extended to support the upward movement
• The meeting point is to the side, far in front of the body
• The upper body is turned up less in comparison to the two-handed backhand

The swing phase

• The upward movement of the club is continued in the direction of impact
• The upper body is twisted forward
• The lateral position of the feet is maintained

More information

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