Statistics show that the double-handed backhand is now the dominant choice among professional players.

It gives more power and control on return of serve and on high balls, which are two crucial areas in the modern game.

As you start to move turn your shoulders towards the ball, use your wrists and arms to lay the racquet head back.

Keep turning until your racquet head is pointing towards the back fence and at about waist height.

The further you lay the racket head back the more power you can create.

You will notice that top players turn their shoulders so far that their opponent is able to read what is on the back of their shirt.

Watch out though - the bigger the turn, the more difficult it is to control.

The key from here is to stay relaxed and feel that you are hitting through the ball with your body.

If you tense up the shot will feel awkward and you'll just end up forcing the ball with your arms and create no power.

A great way to develop this feeling is to practice a few shots just with your left hand (or right hand if you play with your left).

This will help you feel the role that the body plays.

The role of your arms is largely to transfer the power stored in your legs, shoulders and torso into the racquet.

Your footwork is now crucial.

As you get to the ball, look to load up on the left foot (right hander) and then transfer your weight forwards onto your right just before you hit.

Don't step across with your right foot as this will send you off balance.

If you get the footwork right you will feel the shot start from your legs, then rotate the left side of your body through the ball.

Combine this with a low-to-high swing with your arms.

Sometimes the rotation that you create will be so great that you will start to spin around on the follow through.

If this happens you've cracked it, the rotation will create power but will also help you recover back quicker.