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How to Hit the Jumping Backhand Overhead in Tennis

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Mid-Swing

backhand overhead mid-swing
As you jump to reach the ball, your arm will begin to straighten, but the racquet will have just begun to pivot upward, still hanging somewhat below your wrist. The more distance the racquet has yet to move at this point, the more force it will have once it finally whips up at the ball.

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