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What are the main disadvantages of a two-handed backhand?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: What are the main disadvantages of a two-handed backhand?
Answer:
  • much less ability to stretch wide or forward for a ball
  • more difficult to hit balls below the knees
  • more difficult to hit balls well above the head
  • much more difficult to hit slice
  • feels constricting to some players
  • makes one-handed skills needed for volleying less familiar

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