Develop my backhand

chris chidumije Asked 13 years ago

My backhand is very weak because most of the time I use it to block and defend, I want to be able to attack with my backhand accurately.

Secondly I don't know how to receive side-spin serves both long and short served to my backhand, sadly most of the people I play with have discovered this and thus they use it to their advantage . its so frustrating.

I would appreciate any help you can offer, I am willing to learn and to improve cause I love this game so much.

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

HI Chris,

Firstly the backhand is no more difficult than the forehand.  It is just that we usually spend more time working on the forehand.  Take the time to develop the strokes on your backhand side.

I would start with the Backhand Topspin as an attacking stroke that you can work on.

For returning of serve try to get someone to serve a lot of variations to your backhand side.  Once you have developed your backhand topspin then think about using this for the return of serve if they serve long to your backhand.  If they serve short then use a push or flick.

Try to use your backhand as much as possible to develop your touch with the backhand side.  It is like anything the more times you do it the better it will get.  Let yourself adjust to the feel of the backhand.