The player imitates backhand and tries to turn shoulders to show own back to the opponent.
Proper mechanics of the stroke are important to achieve maximum potential as also to avoid injuries. Players who overuse some parts of the body are not able to play consistently through the whole match because these parts are getting tired. The coach has to emphasize how important is to use whole body.
In this particular drill, the player learns how to generate power by turning the shoulders. This area is easy to correct so players won't be forced to spend many hours on this part. The coach or assistant with camera are great additions to the process because they can tell player if his/her back is visible.
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