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backhand 1. Sport a. a stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke b. (as modifier): a backhand return 2. the side on which backhand strokes are made How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Mallik sees usually aren't using their whole body in their swing, and the tennis players have usually been using the incorrect backhand stroke. Some athletes watch videotapes of a single physical skill, such as a backhand stroke in tennis, being performed with perfect technique. We saw -- and studied -- every great player in the world and even wound up with a permanent hero: a tall, lean, red-haired, good-humored young guy with a powerful first serve, a fine forehand, good if not spectacular speed, and positively the greatest backhand stroke on earth. |
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