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One-handed backhand players move to the net with greater ease than two-handed players because the shot permits greater forward momentum and has greater similarities in muscle memory to the preferred type of backhand volley (one-handed, for greater reach). This is why a majority of serve and volleyers employ a one-handed backhand.
Ken Rosewall, a one-handed backhand, used a tremendously accurate slice backhand with underspin through the 1950s and 1960s. The one-handed backhand slice is often used in rallies as it is a comfortable shot. Andre Agassi in particular increased his use of the one-handed backhand and often hit an unreturnable dropshot with it.
Single-handed backhand (or single-hander): See one-handed backhand. Singles net: A net used for playing singles; shorter than a doubles net. Singles sticks (or net sticks): Pair of poles which are placed underneath the net near the singles sideline for the purpose of raising it for singles play.
A brief history: The one-handed backhand is "the shot that made Roger Federer famous, the signature stroke of Rod Laver, a favorite of John McEnroe, Pete Sampras and Martina Navratilova," writes ...
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The forehand (red) and backhand (black) view of the Palm Grip. The backhand side is not in play. This grip is played by placing all five fingers on the side of the racket, like how you would hold a basketball with one hand. This grip is unsuccessful at any level of playing other than beginners. Flip Grip
However, one hand is useful in that it can generate a slice shot, applying backspin on the ball to produce a low trajectory bounce. The player long considered to have had the best backhand of all time, Don Budge, had a very powerful one-handed stroke in the 1930s and '40s that imparted topspin onto the ball.
The pair then trade short volleys before De Minaur skews one wide to hand the game to Sinner. De Minaur is trying his best but Sinner is just a level above him. Australian Open: Jannik Sinner 6-3 ...