An incorrect ball position is often at the heart of a badly struck single-handed backhand and some simple steps can often overcome this common problem. What is the correct ball position for the single-handed topspin backhand? The first thing to be aware of, is what is considered the correct ball position. Whilst the height of the ball will vary depending on court ...

One of the more overlooked aspects of the backhand when playing matches is the importance of varying the pace of your shot. John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova, Conchita Martinez, Mikael Pernfors and Miloslav Mecir are some examples of past players who used this tactic to great effect. For a great example of this tactic in action in the current ...

Having received many email requests for the ever popular Novak Djokovic's backhand to be analysed, I thought it was time to take on the task. I have utilised a media player with frame by frame analysis of the Djokovic backhand drive. Let's first take a more general look at this awesome shot. The Novak Djokovic backhand is simple but lethal! The Djokovic backhand ...