Base statement for backhand

Strokes

Serge Zorin
Serge Zorin Asked 12 years ago

When viewing video i paid attention to one feature: The righthands player makes backhand counterhit or backhand topspin in a right-hand statement when left leg is forward . Does that give any advantage or is it a technical mistake? 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Serge,

This stance allows you to play a forehand more easily from the same position.  You may also find that they are straight to where they are actually playing the ball if they are playing cross court


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