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Photo Lesson: The Basic Two-Handed Backhand

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

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Grip and Beginning of Body Turn

grip and beginning of body turn(C)2007 Jeff Cooper licensed to About.com, Inc.
The basic two-handed backhand shown in this series of photos is hit with the most common two-handed backhand grip, which is well suited to hitting the moderate topspin this stroke will have.

This photo shows the very beginning of the turn toward the backhand side from ready position. In full ready position, the racquet would be held as shown, and both feet would point toward the net.

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