Hitting a Backhand
There are more ways to hold and swing the racket on a backhand than on a forehand, which gives you more freedom for variety. If you are new to tennis, you can experiment with two or three grips and swing patterns to find the ones most comfortable for your body and your style of play. If you’ve been playing for a while, it might be time to see whether a change can improve your backhand.
Too many players are satisfied if they simply develop a backhand that won’t get them into trouble. As they get better, they begin to realize that the backhand can be just as effective for winning points as the forehand. Once you have a competent backhand, think in terms of controlling points with both groundstrokes, forehand and backhand. Develop winning groundstroke patterns. Make the other player expect a certain shot placement; then hit it to a different part of the court. Use backhand and forehand combinations to make your opponent cover more area. When you are in position for a winning forehand, backhand, volley, or any other shot, go for it!
Tennis: Steps to Success Jim Brown,Camille Soulier