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Stroke Perfection

Working on Your Backhand? Here are 4 Simple Steps To A Great Slice Backhand In Tennis

Jane Forman
By Jane Forman - Contributing Coach
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Hey there, coaches and tennis enthusiasts!

The slice backhand is a beautiful work of art. It is the number one requested stroke to learn from my recreational clientele.

When players take matters into their own hands and try to teach themselves specialty strokes like the slice backhand, it can get ugly quickly! Not to mention severe injuries to elbows and wrists from using improper grips.

My mission is to teach the everyday player the fundamentals of every shot so they can efficiently learn to compete quickly and enjoyably. In this video, I’ll demonstrate the 4-step progression to the slice backhand for the everyday player. It breaks down the stroke in a detailed process that is relatable to all levels.

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Step 1: The Grip
Step 2: Racquet Preparation
Step 3: Contact
Step 4: Follow-through

It’s a lot like a volley with a backswing and follow-through.

For more quick tips, strategies and tactics, stroke “tweaks” and other tennis instruction, be sure and check out my YouTube Channel.

And remember – you don’t have to be a pro to train like a pro!

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