Backhand

The backhand in tennis is struck by swinging the racquet away from one's body in the direction of where the player wants the ball to go. It is generally considered more difficult to master than the forehand. It can be executed with either one or both hands.

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:Main article: Grip (tennis)

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For most of the 20th Century the backhand was hit with one hand, using either an eastern or a continental grip. Beginning with Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert in the 1970s, many players began to use a two-handed grip for the backhand.

Jimmy Connors: James Scott "Jimmy" Connors (b. September 2 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois) is a former World No. 1 tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won eight Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles....

Chris Evert: Christine Marie Evert (b. December 21 1954 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a former World No. 1 woman tennis player from the United States. During her career, she won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 7 at the French Open. She also won 3 Grand Slam doubles titles. Evert's career win-l...

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Graceful Backhand in a Victorian Garden