A sizeable step forward gets your weight moving forward, helps keep you sideways, and makes it easier for you to push forward and upward with your legs as you swing.
Photo Lesson: The Basic Two-Handed Backhand
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
At the point farthest back on your backswing, the tip of the racquet should point at the back fence.
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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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