- In the last three frames (before, during, and after contact), the racquet has traveled roughly twice as far forward as upward, indicating a driving impact with only moderate topspin
- Position of arms, legs, body, and head all underscore linear, forward and upward, motion
Photo Lesson: The Two-Handed Backhand on the Rise
By Jeff Cooper, About.com
One video frame after contact:
Prev
- Ready
- Stepping Forward - Racquet Back
- Backswing Complete
- Low Point of Backswing
- One Frame Before Contact
- Point of Contact
- One Frame After Contact
- Follow-Through
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