The Step By Step Guide to an Outstanding One-Handed Backhand

I've obtained five simple steps to let you achieve the outstanding one-handed backhand as you learn tennis. After reading this tutorial, you'll be on your way to mastering this stroke. If you've ever desired to amend or perfect your one-handed backhand, apply these tips and you'll be on your way. Give these steps a shot in your future match...

1. Set up

Commence in the ready spot, and consistently maintain your eye on the tennis ball. While it travels toward you coming to your backhand side, rotate the racquet into your preferred backhand grip.

The most utilized one-handed grip is the eastern backhand. Don't know what this means? Twist your right counter-clockwise on the handle to create a V with your forefinger and thumb. The V needs to be slightly to the left off the top of the grip.

If this looks confusing, relax - the eastern backhand grip is really one of the most natural grips out there. A simple way to determine your grip is to put the racquet underneath your arm and grip the handle as naturally as possible. Remember, keep your arm straight. Never let your wrist bend!

2. Approach

Staying light on your feet is essential for the killer one-handed backhand. Pin your feet to the left. This will ensure your front shoulder is facing the ball, prepare for the backswing. Make sure your racquet head stays up!

3. Backswing

Bend your arm a bit and bring the racquet back over your chest. Turn your shoulders and torso and deliver your backswing. Always watch the ball, even if it's provoking to hit hard without looking!

4. Swing

Swing towards the ball, letting go of the racquet from your non-hitting hand. Bring your weight forward, onto your front foot. Make sure to stay sideways when meeting the ball.

5. Follow through

Maintaining your elbow straight and your racquet facing up, follow through. Try to stay balanced even after you've returned the ball. Your momentum will let you to return to the ready stance easily.

A single-handed backhand is an effective defensive move, and also works in handy if you need to attack.

Some people are having hard time in learning the one-handed backswing, specifically with timing. Most of the time, people deliver too large a backswing, which ruins their timing. Next time you play, imagine you're standing in front of a large brick wall. Extend your racquet too far back, and you'll contact the wall. Just like your tennis serve, effective one-handed backhand is very critical to win matches.

These five tips are easy enough to apply and will ultimately improve your one-handed backswing.


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