Drill

Setup

Begin with shadow/rehearsal or controlled feed appropriate to the action.

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.

Key feel

A consistent arm-to-body distance at contact.

Success cue

The targeted behavior becomes more repeatable on comparable balls without creating a new visible breakdown.

Recommended reps

4 sets of 10

Progression

Shadow/rehearsal → controlled feed → directional live ball → variable feed → point-based constraint → match-like execution.

Common mistake

Letting the ball get too close, cramping the swing.