More than any other stroke in tennis, the one-handed backhand is as good as the player using it. Its value rests on their ability to veil intent, change direction and pace, and foresee unusual angles.

Your racquet will drop as you swing. “It’s a little loop with a loose wrist,” Rolley says. The overhead swing needs to be smooth, not herky-jerky. Master Other Strokes: • Forehand • Backhand ...

Don’t cut your swing short on ground strokes. PROBLEM You use an abbreviated motion on your ground strokes. You may have a short backswing or follow-through that results in a slapping or ...