The backhand “down the line” ball is one of the most powerful balls in tennis. But it is also one of the most difficult. There is a lot to be said against playing the ball with a direct, winning backhand longline shot. Higher net, shorter court, longer way back to the bisecting line. But if you perfect this shot, you can win entire matches with it. One reason to practice this shot in training. In this “Drill Time”, I will introduce you to a technique application drill.

This drill is a continuation of the technique acquisition drill from the video: 4 Important Backhand Acquisition Drills