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).

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.