2 Handed Backhand Tip

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• Split step in preparation for the next ball
• Christina has not yet seen what shot is coming (feet have not opened any direction)
• Upper body relaxed eyes trying to see what is coming

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• Beautiful preparation for the backhand, racket back early feet in position
• Legs bent, hips and shoulders turned, weight equal on both legs
• Racket lovely above the wrists, shoulders level and balanced

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• As the racket starts forward notice the wrists have dropped the racket below the ball
• Weight is driving forward with the racket
• Eyes fixed on the ball

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• Racket travels totally thru the ball
• Lovely straight left arm at full extension
• Weight has transferred fully onto front foot

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• Both elbows are perfectly high allowing full follow thru behind the back
• Left leg follows the ball (only with the end of follow thru, NOT with the swing)
• Upper body straight with shoulders level for good balance

MAIN POINTS
Racket must drop below the wrist before contact
Weight starts level then transferred to front foot