LEFTY BALANCE: Improving your two-handed backhand

Jun 07, 2016
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LEFTY BALANCE: Improving your two-handed backhand

Improving your left arm skills can help your two-handed backhand

Published Jun 07, 2016

A lot of players step in too early and upset the point of contact and swing path on their backhand. Get better by working on a left-handed forehand. Once your left arm is trained, you’ll be able to improve your point of contact and swing path. These drills will improve your left arm strength and swing, balance and open-stance technique.