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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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Full Eastern Backhand Point of Contact

Full Eastern Backhand Point of Contact

Full Eastern Backhand Point of Contact

The ideal point of contact for a Full Eastern backhand is a few inches farther forward than the Modified Eastern, giving its users just a bit less time to prepare the stroke.

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