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Photo Tour of the Points of Contact for Four One-Handed Backhand Styles

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

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Modified Eastern Backhand Point of Contact

Modified Eastern Backhand Point of Contact

Modified Eastern Backhand Point of Contact

The modified Eastern backhand, probably the most common one-handed backhand, should be met 1-2 feet forward of your front hip.

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