Week four: Backhand Basics

Coaches will explain the benefits and drawbacks of one-handed and two-handed, as well as their corresponding hand positions on the racquet. Like with the forehand, the focus will be on three things: 1) Uni-turn, making sure the children turn their shoulders and feet before hitting the ball 2) Dropping the racquet below the ball before making contact so that they can put topspin on the ball 3) Contacting the ball out, in front of their bodies with their weight going forward.