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Bradford Tennis Tips - Strokes
How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand Volley
If you love the two-handed backhand ground stroke, chances are
you'll comfortably adopt the two-handed backhand volley. Follow these steps
and finish the point at the net.
- STEP 1: Position
yourself about 3 feet from the net.
- STEP 2: Keep your
feet spread about shoulder-width apart.
- STEP 3: Hold the
racket using a two-handed continental grip - use your non-dominant hand
to support your dominant hand by overlapping or interlocking with it.
- STEP 4: Hold the
racket with the head vertical (strings perpendicular to the ground) and
directly in front of you. The bottom of the handle should be even with your
belly button.
- STEP 5: Bend your
knees slightly. You should be able to feel some strain on your quadriceps
in your thighs.
- STEP 6: Step toward
the ball with your right foot (or left foot if you're left-handed). Turn
your shoulders slightly to the left (or right) and keep both hands firm on
the racket.
- STEP 7: Drive the
racket forward in one smooth stroke as the ball draws even with your lead
shoulder. The head should be pointing up and the ball should hit the middle
of the racket face evenly.
- STEP 8: Continue
to push the racket forward until the ball has been hit across the net.
Concentrate on releasing the weak hand from the handle after the ball has
made contact with the face.
- STEP 9: Follow through
on the ball with your swing, keeping a firm grip on the racket so that
it doesn't fly out of your hand.