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Photo Lesson: The Medium-Height Backhand Volley

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Just After Contact

Medium-Height Backhand Volley: Just After Contact(C)2007 Jeff Cooper licensed to About.com, Inc.
Here, the racquet has brushed down the back of the ball to create backspin. The body weight is squarely on the front foot, the bent knees and wide stance have helped to lower the body, and the left arm roughly mirrors and thus balances the right.

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