Amelie's use of an Eastern forehand grip here is fairly unusual. For most players, this grip will create very heavy slice -- but too high, soft, and floating a shot -- and a grip between the Continental and the full Eastern backhand makes much more sense.
Photo Study of Amelie Mauresmo's One-Handed Backhand
By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide
Here, with her racquet well above the ball on the backswing, Mauresmo is about to slice a backhand. Again, her left hand on the racquet throat helps her get plenty of shoulder turn.
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- Slice: Just After Contact
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