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Backhand Stroke: Ivan Lendl

Backhand Stroke: Ivan Lendl
The backhand is one of the fundamental strokes in tennis. The stroke can be difficult to learn and control, since it requires that players extend their racket hands across their bodies. Once learned, the backhand affords more court coverage. Here, Ivan Lendl uses his backhand to reach for a difficult shot.
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