5 Common Backhand Mistakes in Tennis

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The backhand is often considered the weaker groundstroke compared to the forehand. However, having a solid and reliable backhand is just as important for your overall game. Today, we will look at five common backhand mistakes that may be holding you back. 1. Incorrect backhand grip One of the most common mistakes is using the …

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The Backhand Technique in Tennis

Tennis player hitting a backhand shot

What Is the Backhand in Tennis? As we have mentioned before, in tennis there are two basic groundstrokes: the forehand and the backhand. The backhand is usually executed with both hands from the non-dominant side of the body (left side for right-handed players, and vice versa). There is also the one-handed backhand, which we will …

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Two-Handed Backhand vs. One-Handed Backhand in Tennis

Tennis player hitting a backhand

Which backhand is better in tennis, the two-handed or the one-handed backhand? That is the question, and here is the answer. Since the beginning of the sport, no shot has evolved as much as the backhand. If we looked at footage from any major tournament 60 years ago, it would be very difficult to find …

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