The First Stage of the Forehand Volley

The first stage of the forehand volley! The forehand volley starts with the ready position at the net. The player stands with racquet in the middle ready to respond both left and right directionally. The first step to understand this stoke is the contact point or were...

Movement of the Racket on a Two Handed Backhand

The turn or movement of the racket on a two handed backhand! The turn or racquet position before the drop of the head to the low point of the backswing. The racquet handle rest on the side of the hip with the head of the racquet about shoulder height and the strings...

The Racket Head at the Bottom of the Backswing

The racket head at the bottom of the backswing The racquet at the low point of the backswing should be closed and the handle pointing at the net. The arms are extended and the right should lined sideways to the net. The right foot transfers weight towards the intended...

The Follow Through Two Handed Backhand

The follow through two handed backhand! The follow through is with the left hand finishing across the body and opposite the right shoulder with the racquet on edge. The hips and lower body rotate through to allow the racquet to continue to the intended target. The...

The Contact Point Two Handed Backhand

The contact point two handed backhand! The contact point for the two handed grip is just in front of the right foot. The racquet strikes the ball just in front of the left foot because of the additional hand holding the racquet. The picture demos the difference...

Two Handed Backhand

Two handed backhand! The two handed groundstroke typically the backhand. The grip is the same as the forehand with the left hand and the right hand has a services grip position. The right hand is in a continental grip position with the base knuckle on panel 2 and the...