A Simple Guide to the Tennis Backhand: Step-by-Step Instructions


The fact that forehand is easier is to learn is true ( In the most cases) and we all started playing with it.


The backhand grip

The tennis backhand is a two-hander, your hands are separated about 4-6 inches. The opening is usually shaped like a bow with the thumb in the top of the ball and the other 3 fingers either side. The two hands must be of equal size. The grip for forehand is very similar, except that the open palm is located towards the bottom of the ball and the other three fingers are at the top of the ball. How to hit the forehand The forehand grip will allow your forehand serve to be faster and more forceful. Since it's coming from an open palm, you can hit the ball with more spin and with more lift and speed. In order to learn how to serve better, we need to start playing with both hands. In order to understand the forehand better, we need to learn to hit the forehand.


The stance

The most important thing when trying to master the forehand is to start on the "right" foot. Some players start on their left foot but even after practicing it for some time, I’ve realized that left foot produces more power than right foot, so you should start on your right foot. If you don't know, some players prefer not to use a traditional forehand stance, but with a 'tendency-forehand' which is a very common and the simplest way to do it ( in your typical starting position, it's not very common to use this kind of stance.) You can also use the cross-foot stance which is very common with beginners and a bit difficult to start with, but if you find a good playing surface, you can play for an hour without resting on the forehand.


The steps and swing

The average follow-through of the forehand is slightly higher than that of the backhand, due to its higher speed and having a higher pivot point. The hit from the bottom, without bending the knee ( this is the key to winning. So, how to swing the forehand? First of all, You should look at the follow-through of the backhand, which is illustrated in the diagram: Step 1. Start with both hands at your side or knees. Step 2. Bring the left arm and the right leg up and to the chest at the same time. Step 3. Without bending the knees, throw your left shoulder back and turn your left foot (one inch) towards the left. Step 4. Move your right foot to the left and hook the ankle. Step 5. Use your right shoulder for momentum.


Summary

 There is no exact science to hitting a backhand with proper balance and weight distribution.The only thing you can do, is to train!

 


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