backhand

A bit if nostalgia as 2 of the most powerful one-handed backhand players are about to collide, both removed from their best years, yet still showing sparks of good form here and there. Predict the result & scoreline, folks.

Not that brand matters for 1v2 hand backhand, but do any pro players with a 1HBH play Tecnifibre?? Anyone here like a tecnifibre racket for their One-ie??

What was his forehand grip? He was an unorthodox player if I recall.

I have a player who is slow when going for the ball. Both FH and BH. When the ball comes and is ready to attack, he just waits too long and never gets in. How should I approach this? Work on explosion? what are your thoughts?

I’ve been working on increasing my shoulder turn on my 2HBH for more power. I’m noticing that the main limitation on my shoulder turn is my neck flexibility. The only way for me to my shoulders beyond 11 o’clock is to take my eyes off the ball for a second to turn my head slightly to the left...

I've been helping my wife with her 2hbh and was trying to get her to use more weight transfer to increase the consistency of her stroke, instead of arming the ball for power. I was having a hard time getting her to load on her back leg to hit a neutral-stance 2hbh. This video from OTI is one...

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I don’t claim for this to be a definitive guide on the tennis elbow problems and solutions. Contrary, it is a personal testament, based on my (pretty methodical) self-observation, data collection and isolated cause-effect analysis. For impatient (tl;dr; ) — the main culprits were a) pressurless...

These 2 players are meeting for the 2nd time only. Previous match was 6 years ago in Nice, France and unfortunately the young Australian had to retire after injury midway through the match. Thiem is the defending finalist at this event, having lost the 5 set thriller to Serbian superstar Novak...

I'm still trying to learn the one-handed backhand, and watching videos of pro 1hbh players is something I like doing. I've noticed that some pro players rest the index finger of their non-dominant hand on the strings when preparing to hit a backhand. Whereas others just keep all their fingers on...

Hi all, I used to play tennis 2-3x a week growing up as a kid, it's about 10 years later and I'm trying to get back into it. Picked up a babolat pure drive and been hitting with my partner (she's much better than me) a few times a week for the last month. Having some trouble getting the...

I am a high school sophomore and have been playing for about 5 years now. I used to take group classes, and even a few private lessons, but have played primarily for school or with other people for the past 2 years. I played a lot of USTA last year and won a lot (I play in the Chicago area, it's...

I never had a backhand and normally sliced to stay in points. I've been using a ball machine and the backhand is getting better, but I was hoping to get feedback. Please let me know if you have any tips or ideas that could help me out. Thanks. Backhand

I still hit my one-handed backhand with an in-between continental and an eastern grip. I can hit a decent flat and slice with good control. Topspin backhand is not my forte. (I could also hit a decent 2H backhand in practice, but I have more confidence with 1H BH). When I switch to eastern, my...

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I understand the general pros and cons of one handed vs two handed backhand. I am curious about the deciding factor that made you choose your backhand style. A little background: I am relatively new to tennis, and I picked up 2HBH first because it was easier to learn. After a few weeks, I...

Seen many amateurs claiming their backhand is better than their forehand. When it is true it is always because their forehand is crappy. The bad thing is the players suffering from a crappy forehand, are proud as if it was a good thing. Looked for threads over this forum and seen many claims...

Hi guys. Recently I have been struggling with the one hand backhand with my 18 x 20 racquets. I play either a Gravity Pro or Phantom 93P. I find that I am either just hitting the net cord or getting my balls long. I find that I struggle with directional control as well. Yesterday, I switched to...

Do you guys use a straight arm on your OHBH à la Thiem, or have a slight bend like Fed? And out of curiosity, have out tried both and noticed differences?

Out of curiosity, why do so many WTA players play their 2HBH out of this stance? I'm a OHBH so it's hard for me to relate... is it to generate more power or more of a defensive thing? Why do we see less of this by ATP players (or am I just not paying attention to it)?

He’s not the same player since Toronto/2017

I was playing yesterday and I play with a one-hand backhand though this could apply to a double-hand too. I noticed that the closer I allowed my body to hit the ball (without being jammed), the more brush I could get on it and impart more spin. It created a more loopier ball but I liked it. Is...

No matter how much I practice the slice, or how many times I watch Federer slow mo, I always shank the slice. It either pops up, has no spin, or hits the frame. I've probably hit two good slice backhands in my entire life. Whereas my slice forehand is deadly if I hit it properly, it stays low...

Hi I'm looking for tips and drills to get my fun student 7 yo (play 1.5 times/ week for 4 months). His backhand now always goes to the right, I can't use my common language, as I see some lingo and cultural barriers, they fresh in US from Asia, so I'm looking to find some tips which can look...

First and foremost, I am a huge admirer of Wawrinka's one-handed backhand. If his ability on his backhand side does not astonish you enough yet, look no further than: However, I am also an avid student of the game who is always looking for knowledge to improve my game. So, I would love to...

Hi everybody! I was able to squeeze in a doubles set with my brochachos the other night. One of the court lights was out and there were cars periodically flashing lights behind the forecourt so it made tracking the ball pretty tricky. I edited out most of the doubles faults and ball retrieving...

People are always praising djokovics and nishikoris backhand but Rafa has been ripping his backhand lately and would it be a good idea to copy some aspects of it (shoulder turn, racket take back)

I use a continental grip for my right hand and semi western for left, which is a topspin friendly grip. But my problem is hitting the backhand with pace. I have a good amount of spin and can aim the ball 4 or more feet above the net and still get it to land in. However, what can I do to add...

I am struggling with my backhand so can you write the basic key points to hitting a consistent two hander

So as far as the unit turn, making contact in front, and following through I am doing well, however when I get in the position where the racket head is above the grip, am I supposed to keep a loose grip so I can let the racket drop, or pull with my right hand which will let the left wrist drop...