Backhand Slice Technique Using Elastic Energy

Key Points

• Good rotation and unit turn to store up as much “elastic energy” as you can
• The head of the racket should be above the shoulder, with the weight on the back leg to generate a “back leg push”
• The wrist should be in the “motorcycle grip” position - slightly flexed back - to help generate that “chopping” feeling when hitting the ball
• Chin behind the shoulder, looking directly at the ball
• Focus on hitting the outside of the ball
• Stay sideways throughout the shot before releasing the hips
• As you hit wide balls, release the hip so you can recover straight into a crossover step