Photo Lesson: The Basic Two-Handed Backhand

Here, less than 1/10 second after contact, at the most forward point of the swing, the racquet has moved roughly seven feet forward from where it was at the full backswing, and it has risen more than three feet from the low point of the swing. This stroke had a good mix of forward drive and topspin, with significantly more of the former.

This photo captures the idea of driving the ball out toward your target, which will help your aim and consistency while still allowing you to create moderate topspin.