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Perhaps the biggest weakness cited by most coaches in regards to the one hander is the fact that it requires more time and steps to be set up properly—it requires an extra half step in order to execute a proper back-swing and have proper control over the point of contact—a traditional one handed backhand is hit from a closed stance with the ...
Rick Macci (born December 7, 1954) is an American tennis coach and former player. He is a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Master Professional, and seven-time USPTA national coach of the year who has trained five number one ranked players: Andy Roddick, [1] Jennifer Capriati, [2] Maria Sharapova, [3] Serena Williams, [4] and Venus Williams.
Backcourt: The area of the tennis court between the baseline and the service line. [13] Backhand: Stroke in which the ball is hit with the back of the racket hand facing the ball at the moment of contact. A backhand is often hit by a right-handed player when the ball is on the left side of the court, and vice versa. [3]
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However, upon contact, he hits the ball flat with an eastern grip while flicking his wrist, seemingly combining flat and topspin strokes together. It is due to this that his forehand is sometimes considered "awkward" and less effective. Gasquet's single-handed backhand is considered one of the most graceful, efficient and effective backhands ever.
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According to The New York Times columnist Christopher Clarley, Youzhny's one-handed backhand was one of the more unusual ones on tour, hit with a "free left arm accompanying his right arm as he swings through the ball." [90] Veteran coach Sven Groeneveld jokingly said that Youzhny's should be called a "half one-hander". [90]