The Backhand Progression

The Backhand Progression

The one handed backhand and the progressions for development. The grip is with the base knuckle position on the top panel of the racquet number 1.  the heel of the hand is positioned on panel 8 the pencil should be flat across the first panel and look like the picture to the right.  This is called an eastern backhand grip and allows us to contact the ball well in front of the body.  The thumb of the hitting hand is positioned up the handle for additional support and can be wrapped around for personal preference.

The heel is on bevel 8 to add additional support and present the meat of the hand behind the handle for additional power.