My backhand slice down-the-line hooks left and out

[Oxford]

When i try to power a down-the-line backhand slice it looks great heading over the net and then enters the evil left hook force field and changes orbit and heads out.:confused:

I am going to set up my ball machine tomorrow and try to sort it out. But wanted your input.

Maybe I need a new racquet? (joke) :)

OX

[aznspongehead]

Sounds like something caused by your racket not going strictly downward at contact.
Try taking your slice shots higher, before your racket starts to move from left to right.

[skuludo]

It is the wind. Play indoor to see what really happens.

Also, you are probly cutting the ball left to right. Hit the ball straight through. Hit your slice cross-court and see what happens. If this projectile is messed up then you have a problem. If not then you are just doing somthing different when you slice the ball down-the-line.

[georgeyew]

There is a good article in Tennis.com about the slice backhand. It show how to increase control by cupping the outside of the ball during the slice. When I am able to focus and cup the ball on the outside, I get good results. Here is the link:

http://www.tennis.com/yourgame/instructionarticles/backhand/backhand.aspx?id=426

[Oxford]

There is a good article in Tennis.com about the slice backhand. It show how to increase control by cupping the outside of the ball during the slice. When I am able to focus and cup the ball on the outside, I get good results. Here is the link:

http://www.tennis.com/yourgame/instructionarticles/backhand/backhand.aspx?id=426

Good call George -- thanks :grin:

I think that's my problem. I will focus on cupping the ball and the tips from that article. You guys friggin know everything :shock: ;)

ox

[Solat]

haha good choice of article exactly what i would have suggested...

gotta cup your balls :D

[televisiontommy]

If you are right handed and your slice is hooking to the left -- you are at some point hitting an inside out slice which by the way is a great stroke - Sampras used it a lot for approach shots that tail away.

I was always taught to hit the outer edge of the ball on a slice and through. If I want that inside out slice, I make contact closer to the inside edge of the ball.