Introduction: How to Hit Backhands Like Rafael Nadal
As being the King of Clay, winning a slam on each of the 3 surfaces. Clearly Nadal HAS to be a tennis player to remember. And with probably one of the best two-handed backhands of all time, who wouldn't want a backhand like him? :)
(btw guys I'm a fed fan but still love his backhand).
Step 1: 1. Grip
If you are righty then your right hand = continental
If you are lefty then your left hand = continental
If you are righty then your left hand = semi-western
If you are lefty then your right hand = semi-western
(By the way, nadal use the VS Original White overgrip or [rarely] the black syntec replacement grip).
Step 2: 2. Swing
Three tips for the backswing of Rafael Nadal:
-Laid back wrists
-Racquet face slightly closed
-Racquet pointing at back face
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The weakest hand provides the most power on a backhand, and a two-hander is just a forehand but with your weakest arm also gripping the racquet, so if you're use to a semi-western for your forehand, you might want to use it for your non-dominant hand like Rafa himself.
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-Look at slow motion Rafa backhands and copy the swing in the air (air swing)
-Now throw up a ball in front of you and hit the backhands
-Now try it against a wall
-Now try it with a guy throwing balls to you/ball machine
-Now try it in a practise match against someone who is better than you
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Getting used to these tips will maybe get you a great backhand like Rafael Nadal.
Step 3: 3. Gear
-His 2 grips (in step 1)
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