Two-Handed Backhand of Novak Djokovic

[julian]

http://www.tennis.com/articles/templ...=391&zoneid=12

PS There is a chance it was discussed before.

You may compare with Nadal
http://www.tennis.com/articles/templ...=398&zoneid=12

and Nabaldian
http://www.tennis.com/articles/templ...=383&zoneid=12

[darthpwner]

Ive read that Novak uses continental grips on BOTH of his hands. Is that true?

[5263]

Originally Posted by darthpwner

Ive read that Novak uses continental grips on BOTH of his hands. Is that true?

Does not appear to be on the pics Julian provided in that link.

[autumn_leaf]

Originally Posted by darthpwner

Ive read that Novak uses continental grips on BOTH of his hands. Is that true?

looks like an eastern, close to a semiwestern for his left hand given the pic provided by the link (found after #4, second picture).

[Spinz]

This article is awesome. One of the best one of these I've seen in a long time, but these two coaches know their stuff so I'm not surprised.

I love the cue of looking over the dominant shoulder - does so many things in the preparation phase. Also the belly button facing the net. I used to have a coach who said "belly button to target" and it really helps with hitting this shot.

[Davis937]

... I believe Novak uses a Continental grip for his dominant hand ... a semi-western for his off hand ... pretty awesome stroke, his 2HBH ... now, if he could only play more consistently with his FH!