The one handed backhand

All right. So you are looking for some more reach on that backhand, or maybe the two handed shot doesn't feel just right to you. You may want to try a one handed backhand and see if that does the trick. A one handed backhand is much more complex then its two handed counter part, and as so, should be taken in steps. 







To start, you should master this shot using a normal grip first, your index finger running up the top bevel of the racquet, fitting nicely in your palm. Once you master this shot in the easiest of positions you can try another side out and see if it works better.
Before we get into the swing, lets talk about your feet. Because this shot has a much farther reach then the two handed version, your open stance should include your dominant side foot crossing over your other, with your back facing the net, head pointed down towards the contact. Your closed stance should remain the same as your two handed backhand.

Now, start your swing by using two hands on the racquet. Your hand position for your weak hand should move up to cradle the racquet on the throat or bridge, as I discussed for a one handed back spin shot for your backhand, (view here). From this position, practice moving the racquet back to prepare for your shot, while moving your hands up in position. Then, practice slowly swinging with both hands from this position, up and over your shoulder. You should be able to keep the racquet flat or closed with the court as you swing, don't let it wobble.
After you get this up to speed, practice shadowing with your weak hand just behind the racquet, that is, following the racquet's movement, in the same manor as the last step.
Once this is done, try letting the racquet swing out of your weak hand, leaving your hand where it was as you swing through. 
After you feel confident about the angle of the racquet head as you swing, practice tossing a ball just in front of you and hitting through the ball slowly, making sure your racquet head doesn't wobble through the shot. Each time you hit successfully, make your next shot a little faster, speed it up until you can hit over the net and get it up to speed with your forehand. 
Next, you will need a wall or another person to hit against. Start slow again, just trying to get a feeling for the shot and how your racquet needs to make contact. Until you can hit confidently, without 'shanking' the ball, (hitting the rim,) or wobbling your racquet, you will need to start slow and speed up. 
This takes a lot of time, but remember, learning a new shot is hard. You have to start slow and build up to a great shot, don't try to smash the ball on your first hit. Just remember to concentrate on hitting the sweet spot, and keeping your eye on the ball, then the contact.
A few important things to remember are: 1) use your weak hand! It can be very useful, even if your not using power from it you can still use it to steady the racquet and keep your balance! 2) Watch the shot! Its hard to see what your racquet is doing if you are looking at where you want the ball to go. Odds are, if you look up to see where the ball is going, you might not even hit the ball. 3) Practice! Because it's your weak side, and you don't have an extra hand on the racquet, it can be hard to get the racquet steady through the whole shot. However, the more you hit a one handed backhand, the easier it will become.
Hopefully, this will help in some shape or form. One handed backhands are great to reach those corner shot balls that seem too far, and it is also great if you are looking to add more topspin to your backhand. Keep in mind though that the power on your shot will suffer until you get a feeling for the shot and learn how to put that power back on it.