How to Build a Clean Backhand | Pro Drills & Wrist Trick

Key Points

• Clean take back above the waist with a lift, unit turn and no twists
• Keep the arm relaxed and slightly bent with a nice racket drop
• Engage the left through contact and extend out through the ball
• Get your weight on the left leg to position yourself behind the ball
• Step through and transfer the weight from left to right as you extend out through the ball
• Consistently practice all the stances including open, closed and semi-open
• Consider using a wheat bag on the hands and grip to stop from opening or closing the racket too much on the take back
• Keep the racket level on the backswing and the shoulders and arms relaxed
• Contact the ball out in front and extend the arms on the follow through
• Open stance backhand followed by step down backhand
• Recover after each shot, stay on your toes and try and simulate match conditions