1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis

Photo Lesson: The Two-Handed Backhand on the Rise

By , About.com Guide

4 of 8

Low Point of Backswing

low point of backswing(C)2005 Jeff Cooper licensed to About.com, Inc.
  • Forward step complete
  • Weight transferring onto front foot
  • Racquet has dropped below intended point of contact to prepare for brushing up back of ball to create topspin
  • Ball (at left edge) has just bounced

Explore Tennis

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Introduction to Pilates

Learning Pilates fundamentals can help you get the most out of your exercise regime. More >

  1. Home
  2. Sports
  3. Tennis
  4. Instruction
  5. Forehand, Backhand
  6. Tennis Two-Handed Backhand on the Rise - Photo of Low Point of Backswing

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.