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Tennis Skill: Backhand

Tennis Skill: Backhand. Jennifer Johnson Milosh Lukovic. Basic information. A backhand can be hit using either two hands or one Neither option is necessarily better, but rather it is a matter of preference for the player In our video we reviewed the one handed back hand .

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Tennis Skill: Backhand

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  1. Tennis Skill:Backhand Jennifer Johnson MiloshLukovic

  2. Basic information • A backhand can be hit using either two hands or one • Neither option is necessarily better, but rather it is a matter of preference for the player • In our video we reviewed the one handed back hand

  3. Backhand video • Play video clip of backhand

  4. Grip • Place palm and base knuckle along side #1 on the racket • Wrap fingers around handle of racket #1

  5. Breakdown of skill • Open body by bringing non-dominant foot back • As ball approaches • Bend knees • Bring racket back across body • Take forward step with dominant foot and begin to make a C motion with the racket • Make contact with the ball at about waste level • Follow through by bringing the racket upward and pronating the wrist

  6. Cues • Open • Bend • Step • Swing BEND & STEP SWING OPEN

  7. Situation in which to use backhand • When the ball is approaching a players not dominant side or if a player is running to his non dominant side the backhand will be used • Usually the backhand is not as powerful as the forehand and is not chosen as often as a shot unless necessary

  8. Ways to improve backhand • Remember to bend knees • Tennis is a lifting game, if knees do not get bent the contact will occur too high and the ball will be lifted out of bounds • Try the two handed backhand if having trouble • Usually it is considered less powerful, but more accurate • Make sure the backhand is mastered before attempting any drop shots or slices • Pronation of wrist after contact is key to adding top spin

  9. How will we be using this new skill in our class • Now that you are aware of proper form we will practice • Find a partner and get on opposite sides of the net • One partner will throw the tennis ball to the other’s non-dominant side • The hitter will use correct form while hitting the ball • The thrower will provide instantaneous feedback • Once we get into match play this skill will be utilized as well

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