How to Swing a One Handed Backhand Like Roger Federer
Roger Federer's one-handed backhand is a versatile and powerful weapon. He can hit virtually every shot in the book with his backhand, even though his opponents consider it his weaker side. Topspin lobs, flat drives and short-angle slices are just a few of the shots Roger pulls off with his masterful technique.
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Instructions
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Hit all of your backhands from a closed stance. Players using two-handed backhands frequently hit from an open stance (facing the net), but you need to turn your shoulders away from the net to develop power.
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Hold your racquet using an eastern backhand grip for topspin shots. Place the knuckle of your index finger on the top bevel of the racquet.
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Step into the shot with the leg that's closest to the net. Because Roger's right-handed, he steps into his backhand with his right leg.
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Twist your shoulders and draw the racquet back as you step into the shot.
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Let the racquet fall naturally just before you swing it forward. You want it to fall a bit beneath the ball's flight path so you can swing up into the shot and produce top spin.
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Uncork your shoulders and pivot around your front leg as you swing the racquet toward the ball. Keep your wrist loose to put power and spin into your shot.
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Make contact with the ball between your chest and your waist.
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Open your chest and finish your backhand with a strong follow through. Federer's follow-through depends on the type of spin he put on the shot, but his racquet usually ends up pointing toward the sky.
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