VIDEO: On the run backhand

When pushed into the backhand corner, don’t try to step into the ball because you’ll be forced out of position. Instead, hit off of your left side with an open stance backhand so you can neutralize the ball and recover much quicker. The key is to line up your left leg behind the ball and try to hit deep crosscourt

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VIDEO: On the run backhand

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VIDEO: On the run backhand