Lorenzo Musetti's 5-Step Backhand Lesson

Lorenzo Musetti breaks down his one-handed backhand step by step: grip, ready position, preparation, stance, contact point and follow-through. Filmed in Tokyo at the Japan Open, this is a one-handed backhand lesson you can copy at any level.

You asked for a one-handed backhand lesson, so I went to the best person I know to give it. Lorenzo Musetti has one of the most beautiful one-handed backhands in tennis, and in this video he talks me through how he hits it, how it developed, and what he thinks about when it matters.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why Musetti's coaches never changed his backhand (he started playing at age 4)
His grip: an eastern backhand that moves toward continental for down the line and opens up for crosscourt
Why the left hand, not the right, takes the racket back
How he developed the open stance backhand, and why it's the hardest part for one-handers
Where he makes contact and how he transfers his body weight
How to follow through without opening up too much
His best tip: enjoy the shot

Got a one-handed backhand question? Drop it in the comments and I'll answer.
I'm Ashley, The Tennis Mentor. I help players, coaches and parents get better at tennis through simple, practical coaching.

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