2007-03-21 13:01:10 · 4 answers · asked by jessica 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Using Western grip (there's also Eastern grip too!) you don't even have to change your grip to alternate between forehand and backhand!
I think it is really hard to instruct you through the Internet, th best way would be that you ask your coach to teach you that... It takes time to get used to it but it's the only way, really. As you practice more you will be more comfortable in changing from forehand to backhand and vice-versa.
2007-03-24 05:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lisieux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't really "alternate". Before the ball crosses the net you should be in a "ready position", with your racket in front of you where you are expecting to have to do EITHER. When the ball comes, you quickly decide which of the 2 shots you will hit, make the adjustment, hit the ball, then go back to the ready position.
You may have meant where you should be positioned on the court. No matter, it's the same thing. Before your opponent returns the ball, anticipate all the possible locations he COULD hit to and not hit wide, then stand in the CENTER of all of them!
Hope this helps.....
2007-03-21 13:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well what i think is best to do is to hit the ball cross court left and right from both sides this way when the other player returns the shot it will be to both your backhand and forehand... just think to hit the ball deeply to the left and then deeply to the right corner.. remeber to step into forehand with your left foot, and the backhand with the right foot. Try a one handed backhand as well, u get more reach
2007-03-21 15:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by tennislover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you're right-handed: Keep your left hand on the neck of the racquet and hold it while you adjust.
2007-03-22 13:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tosh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋