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Sinner’s explosive topspin forehand

Jannik Sinner’s classic backhand

Carlos Alcaraz prepares to hit a backhand (Photo Des Evans)

Practicing the backhand indoors
Simona Halep playing a backhand at Wimbledon
Serena Williams has the greatest service motion of all time in women’s tennis (Photo by Des Evans)
Student Matthew True displays a good service motion.

Excellent pronation by Sabalenka on her serve

Early recovery on the backhand
Andy Murray serving against Verdasco in in the quarters on the
Wimbledon Center Court which he won in 5 sets. I was there! (Photo by Des Evans)

Novak Djokovich’s explosive jump into the court on his serve (Photo Des Evans)

Contact out in front, continental grip and racquet above the wrist

Novak Djokovick plays a forhand volley (Photo Des Evans)
Federer’s backhand volley
Des plays a backhand volley
Use backhand slice to skid the ball – low and away from opponent’s strike zone
Murray’s take back on the backhand slice

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