One Handed Topspin Backhand

Dominic Thiem plays Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP World Finals on Sunday

We will enjoy a demonstration of full throated one handed topspin backhands

Heavy crosscourt exchanges

And the match may revolve around the boldness and precision when either threads the needle up the line

Both have deadly forehands  – but the backhand exchanges will tell the story

The following video highlights Richard Gasquet, and I imagine both Dominic and Stefano studied Richard when they were younger, for the Frenchman’s backhand was huge

As ever the keys to this backhand, and the same goes for you include

• Commit to a full eastern backhand grip – this is not a chip or slice

• Turn the shoulders

• Position on the back foot

• Unleash the stroke with body

• Allow (do not force) the arm hand and racquet to accelerate thru the ball

Enjoy the match on Sunday and if you are keen shoot me a video of your one handed topspin backhand for a no – cost evaluation – limited to the first 10 who contact me