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Inside Out Technical Reference
One-Handed Backhand
Create the preparation, spacing and support needed for one-handed contact.
For: Coaches and players studying technical development
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Ten principles.
A connected approach.
- Organise the one-handed backhand grip
- Use the non-dominant hand to support preparation
- Coordinate the grip change with the trunk turn
- Choose preparation amplitude within the available time
- Create a useful support and movement into the ball
- Connect the support-leg contribution to acceleration
- Organise the arm and racket for contact in front
- Relate racket path to the intended ball effect
- Use the supporting arm and follow-through to manage balance
- Adapt spacing and recovery to different backhand situations
Put it into practice
A backhand observation linking supporting-hand use, contact space and recovery.
