Hewitt backhand?

[BrianGordon]

It is relatively ineffective because he has the same basic biomechanical flaw that Roddick has which is a non-dominant arm which is straight or "locked out" at the completion of the backwswing. This reduces his racquet head speed and results in a significant "power drain." Another major player who suffered from this same problem was Michael Chang.

It must just be me due to the lack of response, but I don't understand why it is a Biomechanical flaw, nor why it would reduce racquet head speed (at contact?) - please enlighten.

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Hewitt's Backhand

I understand that it's his weaker side, but how good is it compared to other pro BH's?

It is relatively ineffective because he has the same basic biomechanical flaw that Roddick has which is a non-dominant arm which is straight or "locked out" at the completion of the backwswing. This reduces his racquet head speed and results in a significant "power drain." Another major player who suffered from this same problem was Michael Chang.

[roartt]

I understand that it's his weaker side, but how good is it compared to other pro BH's?