Drill

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Tennis

Backhand Contact Point Fence Drill

Move contact out and away from the body

8 min
4 sets of 10
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Stand close to a fence or wall with the racquet extended toward it at address.
  2. 2Rally backhands, keeping the same distance from the body found at address.
  3. 3Reset position anytime the racquet arm collapses in toward the ribs.

What to focus on

A consistent arm-to-body distance at contact.

Common mistake

Letting the ball get too close, cramping the swing.