The Lansdorp Backhand

Key Points

• Legendary shot Robert taught to all his players
• Coaches all over the world taught this to their players and coined it ‘The Lansdorp Backhand’
• This follow through CAN and IS used in the modern game on certain shots by many top players including Taylor Fritz and Jessie Pegula
• It can also be used as a training tool to help with driving through the ball and extending the arms at contact
• Both arms lift up with the left arm finishing straight
• Aim this backhand 2 and half feet over the net