backhand drive

bhaavan goel Asked 14 years ago

hi,

i wanted to ask if i can get spin during a short action of backhand topspin? where should be the contact of the ball on the bat? should i hit on the top of the bounce?should i hit over the ball? what should be the swing of my arm? i see timo boll hitting backhand drive.his action is short but gives him spin.so help me.

thank u 

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Bhavaan,

It is possible to get spin with a short action on your backhand topspin because you can use your wrist to generate the spin.

It is a little easier to use your wrist on the backhand topspin than on the forehand because of the way the wrist moves.  You can hit the ball on the top of the bounce if you want to generate the most speed as well.  You can also hit the ball earlier or later as well if it is just spin you are after.

The contact on your bat can be towards the leading edge of the bat so that the ball is getting the most time on your rubber.

Take a look at the lesson on the Backhand Topspin to get the basic action correct.  Then shorten it by getting rid of the upper arm action and limiting your forearm action and using a lot of wrist.  You do have to make sure the swing is going in one direction though.  Don't let the swing flap around.