What is backhand topspin?

The backhand topspin is an attacking shot used to put your opponent under pressure, it is a progression of the backhand drive where we look to generate more spin and speed on the ball.

Why is topspin important in tennis?

In tennis, because of a net being in the middle of the court, using topspin will increase the player’s consistency. Topspin also allows a player a greater margin of error. Because topspin brings the ball down toward the ground quicker, a player can hit the ball higher over the net, thus increasing the margin of error.

How to hit topspin on one handed backhand?

To hit topspin on your one handed backhand, the racquet has to swing upward from from low to high. The contact point is in front of the front foot but with the shoulders still sideways. The racquet head at contact should be parallel to the net when making contact with the ball. The following video will clarify the contact point for you.

How can I improve my one handed backhand in tennis?

Here are some of the best down the line one handed backhands from Federer: Once you’ve mastered the previous drills and you’ve gotten a feel on how to properly hit the ball with your one-handed backhand, you need to work on your strength and your technique. You want to increase your consistency, and this is exactly the point of the next drill.

Can you hit a backhand with one hand?

THE ONE HANDED BACKHAND GRIP One of the most common mistakes on the one-handed topspin backhand is trying to hit the shot using the wrong grip. Unless you are holding the racquet with an Eastern backhand grip, you are always going to struggle.

Where is the best place to start a backhand drill?

The best place to start this drill is at the service line. That way you won’t have to concentrate on judging the ball’s movement and bounce. It also requires less strength and is, therefore, the best way to get started with this tennis drill for beginners. If you want to work on your down the line backhand, this is the drill that you need.