Power from the legs for backhand topspin

Rob Janssen Asked 11 years ago

Hi Alois,

Defending with long pimple wasnt really were I was looking for after all. And I have been working on getting a better backhand and it has been working in matches. Yesterday when I played in competition I didn’t lose a single set and I think I was under pressure like 2-3 rallies max per set and I was able to pressure my opponent every time.

But my backhand is a little bit slow and spinny and I want to get more power out of my backhand and I read something about using your waist and your legs. I understand how to use my waist with a backhand but I have no idea how to get extra power with my legs.

Thanks for your help!

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Rob,

We have just filmed a lesson on this which will be up shortly.  It is on the Advanced Backhand Topspin.

Whenever you are trying to hit the ball faster it is a matter of gathering all of the forces together, starting with your legs and then your waist and arm and wrist.  The backhand involves quite a lot of wrist however.  Stay tuned for the new lesson.