Does anyone now how to hit a good slice backhand?

Question

When ever i hit my slice backhand it clears the net by like 2 metres can anyone tell me how to keep it downso it only clears the net by a shorter hight?

Answer 1

i do

Answer 2

your racquet face might be open too much. Try closing it a bit.

Also, does it seem like instead of hitting an actual slice your hitting a drop shot that clears the net by a good height but doesn't go too deep into your opponents court?

Check out some of these backhand slice vids:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu...

Answer 3

sure! by following through your shot, it should put more backspin on teh ball and allow it to go over the net, but go a shorter distance

Answer 4

keepping your swing even with yor waist is key-and dont put to much on it as it will sail on you.its a tough shot to defend  so just go with your bodys flow and your opponent will follow you.

Answer 5

From my coaching experience I would tell you to make sure to :

1)  Keep your shoulders square with the fence (don't have them open to the court)

2)  When you swing, act as if you are carving out a watermelon slice. That is the exact motion you want. (Your motion will start high and end high)

3) Don't have your racket too open, only you can be the judge of this. If the ball is going too high, close it a bit. And vice a versa.

4) Make sure to follow through towards your target! This is important. Don't just chop down at the ball. Once you make contact, keep that follow through going towards your target!

Answer 6

A lot of people just chop at the ball when doing a bachand slice.  You have to follow through with the shot, like you do in your top spin or flat backhand.  If you only chop at it, without following through, it flies in all directions, including just out like yours.  Also try leaning forward a bit more.

Answer 7

try closin your racquet face a little. mine's usually a bit closed because my coach says that i have a wierd swing. lol. but he also says that it's awesome