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Introduction
1 – Grip
2 – Backswing/Coiling
4 – Legs
5 – Extension to Contact
6 – Contact Point
7 – Uncoiling the Body Weight into the Ball
8 – Balance
9 – Use of the Non-Hitting Arm
10 – Follow Through
11 – Positioning/Ball Rotation
12 – Open Stance
13 – Closed Stance
14 – Alignment with the Ball
15 – Distance to the Ball
Theory Test
Video Section
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1-Handed Videos
Stroke Progressions (Slice Backhand)
Basic Footwork Progressions
Intensity Footwork
Patterns Change of Depth and Direction (Slice Backhand)
Consistency
Completion
Video Test
One-handed Backhand Corrections – Methodology and Videos

7 - Uncoiling the Body Weight into the Ball

THEORY SECTION

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  • Start the forward swing by uncoiling your hips and shoulders from the ground up
  • Let the legs drive the motion, followed by the hips, trunk, shoulder, arm and racket
  • Feel your weight moving into the ball, not just rotating in place
  • Avoid over-rotating your upper body before contact

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