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# Backhand: What you can learn from Wawrinka
- URL: https://www.thestrongbaseline.com/backhand-in-brief/
- Published: 2026-09-18T08:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-24T13:14:02.000Z
- Description: Big radius, active left hand, long follow-through.
- Author: Martin Baroch
- Tags: Backhand, Free, #en

Stan Wawrinka's one-handed backhand thrives on a big swing radius and strong outward rotation of the forearm (supination). This creates lots of topspin while keeping the racket stable.

*Summary by The Strong Baseline. Original article:* [*Stan Wawrinka – Dominant one-handed backhand 3.0*](https://cpta-tennis.org/stan-wawrinka-dominant-one-handed-backhand-3-0/?ref=thestrongbaseline.com) *by Dr. Martin G. Baroch on cpta-tennis.org.*

Martin Baroch stresses the role of the left hand: it guides the racket in the backswing and initiates the movement. After contact, the racket stays high and under control.

> **Key point:** On a one-handed backhand, your free hand is no passenger – it starts the stroke.