Player stands in the deuce corner. Coach feeds difficult ball to the ad side. Player hits backhand down the line on the run.
Backhand down the line is getting more attention in modern tennis. Ability to hit aggressive backhand down the line is especially important against players who run around the backhand. Novak Djokovic is a great example of a player who shows exceptional ability in this shot.
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