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How to Hit the Jumping Backhand Overhead in Tennis

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

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Loading Muscle Energy

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Prepare to jump and swing by bending your knees and elbow and keeping your wrist relaxed so that the racquet hangs down behind you.

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