During the backhand, the lower body and spine help the arm turn outward. During the reach swim, the same arm motions help the spine turn inward.
Front Leg Backhand
BackSwing
Sitting
Backhand Tennis Standing
Neck Motion in Swing Sports
Overview
The upper body performs exactly as it does in the sitting position, but it looks different because the lower body is turning away from the arm going up. Practice both ways but either is fine.
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