In Tennis how do u get topspin on ur backhand?

Question

coaches have told me to lean into the ball, (how does that help) and how do i lean into a high ball

also how do i get spin except from going to low to high???? and what kind of grip should u have on ur backhand and forehand

Answer 1

With two hands , once you recognize it is a high ball when your raquet is back bring it up higher so it is just below the ball and lift. You have to muscle up on the ball so it will not feel as fluid. Your coach most likely is telling you to lean into the ball so that your contact point is early.
Initially try and bring your arms up together brushing up . after you get the feel of this , break your wrist up the same way as your arms. Finally learn to push off with your legs so that your body is moving in the same direction as your arms and wrists. Your errors should be going into the net initially or off of the top of your frame. Once you get the timing down and all of these things have become muscle memory you will start to be able to swing harder w/out the mishits and generate a lot more pace. It will take about three months to get it down, but if you practice hard you will nail it. Good luck.

Answer 2

A word of advice:Imagine hitting a high ball with your non-dominant hand,then apply both your hand,this might make it easier.Another tip:Dont back down,most people lean back unknowingly,when theres a high ball,standard defensive position.I think your coach means attack it! Don't be afraid,nail it.Maybe you would need to learn a Jacknife,one of my favourite moves(Momoshiro!).You should try havong your racquet slightly lower than the ball will bounce,so it naturally swings up.try cocking your wrist too,when you I hit a high ball,myright arm is slightly bent,and my wrist bent upwards,while my left hand has its elbow pointed,and my wrist bent up.Dont force yourself on a particularly hard style,gotta come natural to you,but if you see that a move works good and right,practice it hard.Im an agressive baseliner,so I naturally nail every ball no matter what my pose or how awkward it may look,it comes natural.The grip should be as usual,right hand continental,left hand eastern.If you still cant nail high balls,try moving a bit farther back,so even if it bounces high,itll come back to ur contact point.Or else,take it on the rise,note,hard to learn.http://search.about.com/fullsearch.htm?TopNode=%2F&terms=Two-Handed+Topspin+backhand
Hope the results on this page help.

Answer 3

Make sure you are UNDER the ball AND HITTING UP on it. Assuming you are using a two-hander, it is often helpful to loop or whip your raqucet so you get more acceleration, which spins the ball and causes the ball to go down and gain in control, the major benefits of topspin.

Answer 4

For a forehand, from the "pan-handle" grip rotate the racket toward you about 15 degrees and use more of your upper arm when hitting to achieve top spin. For a backhand (one-handed) rotate the racket away from you about the same amount and again use more of your upper arm (you don't want to hit it into the net). For two-handed backhand you want to use the "pan-handle" grip, place your left hand directly above your right, start your swing at the hip (thumb to hip), step into your swing, and follow through to your right shoulder. Hope that helped!

Answer 5

The head of the racket has to face perpendicular to the ground at contact with the ball, but the swing itself must have an uppercut as your swing through the ball. If the contact made on the balls has a slice feel, then the ball is travelling back to the opponents side with a top spin.

Answer 6

For the forehand you use a western or extreme western grip. For the backhand use an Eastern grip. DO NOT USE CONTINENTAL except when putting slice on the ball.

Answer 7

Start with the racket low and parallel to the net. When you make contact, turn your hands over the ball and finish high

Answer 8

time it while its falling and impact it before it hits the ground... hold racket @ 65 degree angle and hit... its amazing how most people never expect that hit...

Answer 9

changing your grip? i am not sure...continental?