Backhand - Real Time Correction

Key Points

• Take less steps when you must move to the ball, and more small adjustment steps when the ball is near you
• When moving to the ball, take less steps and find a rhythm with your footwork
• Tennis is about giving yourself more time, while taking time away from your opponent
• Test the footwork and rhythm with drop feeding before progressing to basket feeding and then live ball cross court once the player masters the concept
• Use the lower body to gain easier power
• Drive through with the left hip and allow the left foot to come forward
• Shuffle to the side and don't take a crossover step
• Volume of training the correct footwork pattern will bring results
• Be patient when you miss hitting shots the "right way", rather than feeling great hitting shots the "wrong way"
• Be patient with execution when learning new skills