ONE HAND BACKHAND FOOTWORK| Shuffle Step Hit Tennis Footwork

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The one handed backhand has been around for a long time in tennis.

Many people still have a one handed backhand.

Don't worry if you fee like you have been left out in the dark with all the tips out there on the internet.

Today we got you covered on your one hand backhand and its tennis footwork.

The shuffle step hit backhand tennis footwork pattern is one of the most fundamental tennis footwork patterns that we teach.

If you watch Roger Federer, who has arguably one of the best one handers of all time, you will see him use this one hand backhand tennis footwork pattern over and over again.

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The reason this tennis footwork pattern is so crucial to your one hand backhand, is that it keeps you from turning sideways immediately.

If you can face the ball longer while you play tennis, you will be able to pick the ball up better when it comes off your opponents strings.

I guarantee you that Roger Federer's first move is to NOT turn sideways immediately on his one handed backhand.

The first move on the shuffle step hip footwork is to shuffle to the side while facing the net.

DO NOT take the racquet back yet.

Stalk the ball on your first move!

Next you will load the back leg.

This is when you are allowed to take the racquet back during this one hand backhand tennis footwork pattern.

Next is the step in part of the footwork.

Now finish, and make sure to finish high so you can drive the ball!

The cool thing about this tennis footwork is that you can cover various amounts of ground.

You will see Roger Federer use this and almost get all the way out to the doubles sideline.

You will see him use this in the middle of the court.

This backhand footwork pattern is key is you want to take your game to the next level.

Leave a comment and let me know how this footwork improves your game!

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[iinfonoob]

You have a different racquet every video!

[krazykrush]

Probably the most "ah-HA!" tip I've seen so far. Thanks Jeff!

[Jake Gaston]

I agree with a lot of the comments, how do you deal with a high deep topspin ball coming to your one hand backhand. Now, I'm just trying to slice it or take huge steps back. What should I do?? I saw Federer just hold his ground and hit and effective backhand shot..... Can you plz give us a tutorial about this!!!!! Thanks

[jake peace]

Don't tell other coaches they might not be happy

[Nicolas Ponder]

Can you please help us rec players deal with high balls hit to our backhand. The toughest shot for us to deal with! Thanks...

[Tomasz Bieńkowski]

Nice option there! And what do you think of turning side with the first step on the BH but doing it with an outside leg? Just like you would probably do on your FH = (because it's more often played from opened position)? Would you say that there is a significant difference in regards to the first step on 1 hander vs. 2 handed BH?

[TNToncourt]

But my legs are not very long :(

[Nicolas Ponder]

Probably the greatest tip for Backhands you'll ever have. Tennis is all legs and getting to the ball early and in the right position. This has transformed my backhand because I was one of those who turned sideways and took many steps to only be off balance and rarely in the right position to hit a clean backhand. It's true, Federer does it, so it can't be wrong!!!!!

[Koby Arndt]

Got into an argument about this today, thanks dude.