frickin two hander

[corncob3466]

for some reason, i CANNOT hit a two handed backhand. i mean, i hit one handers well, but i dont understand why i cant hit with two hands. okay, i know some smartass is gonna say "why dont you just use one hand?" i do. but what im saying is that its like the only shot i cant hit. i cant fathom why. is anyone else like this?

[@wright]

I used to hit with a two hander and switched to one about 6 years ago, and I couldn't hit a two hander now if you paid me. I think it's because a one-hander has such different mechanics that it's hard to hit a two-hander using a one-hander mentality. I bet if we took lessons with a pro, we could easily learn a two-hander(again). I'm not missing the two hander at all...

[PFurlong]

If you are using the wrong grip it is harder. If you are using the same grip as the one hander, eastern backhand, you may have to switch to continental or semi western. That should help alot.

[Phil]

Why don't you just use one hand?

Signed,

Smartass

[corncob3466]

lol, thats a funny phil. i knew someone would do it.

[thatballwas_IN]

I was trying to determine why my brother couldn't hit a 2-hander very well. I think it is because he is VERY right handed, and has little L hand coordination.
I never have to think about my backhand, and I think it is becuase I am ambidextrous.
Wasn't there a study that showed that most really good tennis players are/were ambidextrous? Borg I remember was mentioned specifically for his backhand.
I am not putting myself in that category, but i think off arm coordination plays a big role in the 2-hander.
:idea:

[10s247]

one interesting thing to think about. MY 2hander got much better after I broke my dominent right arm. I learned to "play" tennis with my left and I had an awesome 2hander after.

[joebedford]

I have a two-hander, and it's one of my solidest shots. Better than my forehand, unquestionably.

I am not ambidextrous. My only real theory is that I have always played with a two-handed backhand, but I have only played with a one-handed FOREhand for a few years. (That's what happens when you teach yourself, I guess.) :oops:

And a few lessons made it even better. It just feels like the most natural thing in the world to hit it hard and with lots of topspin; to do the same thing on my forehand takes tons of concentration and I still screw it up often.

It's not a bad game to have, though. Many players at my level "go to" strategy seems to be attack the backhand, and throw in lots of drop shots. I am very fast on the court, so #2 usually doesn't work for them either. :D Also, when I am playing doubles with a new partner and volunteer to take the ad side, I get very few arguments.

[10s247]

I think for casual players who play alot, a backhand is sometimes a strong point. My brother is a 4.0 who can hit a clear winner off of any shot that sits for him on the backhand side, even if it is deep. He can just hit the lines with so much accuracy and pace on the bh side.