This is lesson #2 in our beginner backhand series. We talk today about linear swings, and reiterate the importance of good footwork.

This is the final lesson in our beginner backhand series. We move back to the baseline, talk about the importance of integrated recovery, and touch a bit on aim and directional control.

A quick recap of Lesson #1 in our Beginner Backhand Series, plus a quick drill you can use to practice the shot.

I review the last lesson in our Beginner Bachkand Series, giving you a few thoughts on how to increase your swing length, gaining comfort and consistency from the baseline.

A quick review of Lesson #2 from our Beginner Backhand Series. We add a little bit of length to our swing, hit the ball a little higher, and use the same drill from lesson #1 to practice the shot.

If you've never played tennis, but want to do so without paying an in-person teaching pro a bunch of money, this video is for you. You'll learn the basics of the backhand groundstroke, understand a bit about the theory behind groundstrokes and movement, and gain confidence hitting this shot that is an integral part of the game.