TennsDog said:The OP was about the "best" backhand to copy, not the "easiest." There is a huge difference. Just because something is tough to do doesn't mean it isn't the best. Sampras has a rather difficult serve to copy, yet doing so did wonders for my serve. When you emulate tough shots, it takes much more time and focus to do, but it will likely be worth it. Anyway, I like Haas's backhand.
ps 6.0 said:Henin-Hardenne and for those who don't like the ladies, Guga.
TennsDog said:Two tips I would say, though, are just to keep your shoulders still through contact as well as keeping your wrist firm. Do these two things and you should be in good shape.
adely said:All you need to be told to do a good BH is
1. turn your back toward the court
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2. Keep your hand above the racquet head
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the rest is all up to your god given talent.
quest01 said:If you want to emulate a pro's backhand i would have to say Pete Sampras, he has the best backhand in the business. His backhand was a big part of his success in reaching 14 majors.
No, I said keep your hand above the racquet head, so gravity is not working against you. I always try to do this and I never had a disaster.odessa said:Keeping your hand above the racket hand ?
At contact. I dont think so.
Before contact it is happening with the pros but for most players this spells even more disaster. In fact the opposite tip to not let your racket fall below the hand is the better way to go for 95 % of all club players.
adely said:No, I said keep your hand above the racquet head, so gravity is not working against you. I always try to do this and I never had a disaster.
Most of the time pros actually have the racquet head level with the hand by the time of ball kontact as they use their wrist more to get topspin. It's more difficult to time, so that's why klub players shouldn't do it often.
Well, I said the pros usually have the racquet level, but even this unknown pro has her hand above the racquet head.Tim Set Match said:And here she is during contact:
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Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!
Tim Set Match said::
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And here she is during contact:
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The backhands like Pavel's (or Haas's which has little more 'mordern' flavor) would fit the description.limitup said:Title says it all. Federer's backhand is insane but I don't think it's a good one to try to copy LOL. So who do you think has a technically "correct" 1h backhand that would be good to study?
zhan said:ugh... a good clean backhand check out henin hardenne (it doesnt matter if u model it from the best female player does it?)
she uses Semi-Western grip...
Mick said:haha. Actually, I prefer copying the techniques from the female pros because i think I would have a better chance of getting them right. The male pros hit the ball too hard, it's impossible for me to copy them. That applies to some female pros too.
theace21 said:Player from a few years ago - Edberg. So smooth.
Bungalo Bill said:Nice tips, wish it were that easy.![]()
Tim Set Match said:Hand above the racquet head at contact? Where did you get this tip from?
I haven't been coaching for very long but I always thought the racquet should be parallel to the ground (i.e. hand exactly in line with the middle of the racquet head) at contact. The same is true for the forehand.
I've seen some beginners make contact with their hand above the racquet head, and that leads to them ending with their hand above the racquet head also (you're supposed to end with the racquet pointing straight up in the air). They can't get much pace on their backhands and it gets a bit of sidespin on it.
I think the only time you would want to have your hand above the racquet head is if you were trying to generate topspin. And even then, it happens before and not during contact.
For example, here is Hennin-Hardenne before contact:
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And here she is during contact:
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Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!
jackson vile said:Why make a comment like that, if you got something better than let's hear it.
He is doing his best to help out and did more than you.
Simple advice is the best advice, and that's why you're not coaching lol j/k:mrgreen:
quest01 said:If you want to emulate a pro's backhand i would have to say Pete Sampras, he has the best backhand in the business. His backhand was a big part of his success in reaching 14 majors.