The Backswing of the Racquet Backhand

The backswing of the Racquet backhand

The backswing of the racquet is with the strings down and handle pointed to the net. The left hand is on the left knee cap and cradling the shaft of the racquet. The right arm is straight and extended to demo the drop of the racquet head before the forward movement to the contact of the ball. The right foot has stepped and transferred weight and the legs have started their sit before the upward movement to strike the ball. The face of the racquet becomes square at contact without changing the wrist position and ensuring a vertical strike of the ball. This ensures topspin and strings straight as contact is made.