- Racquet has moved three feet straight forward from low point of backswing: swing starts with forward momentum to generate power
- Racquet and ball will meet one foot higher in next frame: this upward movement just before contact generates topspin
- Weight has transferred almost entirely onto front foot, allowing rear foot to slide forward during swing
Photo Lesson: The Two-Handed Backhand on the Rise
By Jeff Cooper, About.com
One video frame (1/30 second) before contact:
Prev
- Ready
- Stepping Forward - Racquet Back
- Backswing Complete
- Low Point of Backswing
- One Frame Before Contact
- Point of Contact
- One Frame After Contact
- Follow-Through
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