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.
Photo Lesson: The Basic Two-Handed Backhand
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
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.
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- Grip and Beginning of Body Turn
- Middle of Backswing
- Backswing Complete
- Middle of Swing
- One Frame Before Contact
- Just After Contact
- Early Follow-Through
- End of Follow-Through
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