backhand

  1. R

    Asymmetry Correction/ Neck pain

    I started using a 1h BH 3 years ago. I'm noticing more tension/tightness in my trapz and neck recently. I thought at first it was due to sleeping funny but I think it's more from dominant overuse. What sort of correction or exercise routines do you guys do to mitigate this? I figure a...
  2. Rovesciarete

    Joao Fonseca and Damage Down the Line

    A great article by Jeff Sackmann, which underlines aspects of the qualities the Brazilian has shown so far: Power is power and we are living in a different world compared to two decades ago: Fonseca's win percentage increases also strongly with the length of the rallies, which is in my book...
  3. R

    Applying the concept of lifting/driving to Slice BHs.

    I saw Karue's video about ball striking. Basically if the ball is descending after the apex, you want to lift it and add shape to your shot. On the other hand if the ball is rising and you contact it before the apex, you want more drive on your shot. This seems to work well with topspin, but...
  4. A

    Deep Analysis of Jannik Sinner's Explosive Backhand Technique!

  5. A

    Deep Analysis of Jannik Sinner's Explosive Backhand Technique!

  6. Rovesciarete

    The decline of net play and the rise of baseline potency

    Great post over at Heavy Topspin, with numbers to back it up. Very difficult to see a markedly higher frequency of net play in the future, unless we see specific technology and surface changes, imho at least: Sinner seems to be the new prototype of this trend, after Nadal and Djokovic led the...
  7. R

    Strategy on using one-handed Topspin BH

    I've been working on adding a topspin OHBH to my game. I have pretty good motion and am gaining confidence and most importantly no injury or strain! My hitting partner though pointed out that when I hit the topspin shot, it tends be a ball that sits in their strike zone (I'm lefty vs a...
  8. I

    Yet another my two handed backhand or one handed backhand thread

    Hello, Apologies for coming here with a tired topic. However, I come with a more personal approach. I am not necessarily interested in the general advantages of one over the other, but more what is better for me. I have been battling with this problem for a while, and I thought it would be good...
  9. E

    Defending vs. low skidding forehand slice approach to my backhand

    Today my opponent had a very good low skidding forehand slice. I could defend it fairly well if it was hit to my forehand. Either with a forehand DTL drive or high topspin lob cross court. When he would hit it to my backhand though I was always losing. I have a 2HBH. Crosscourt passes were too...
  10. R

    Improving Two handed BH

    I am struggling with my BH . Unable to position myself correctly when hitting and as a consequence take the ball way back . Also watching my video I feel that there is no weight transfer from back to front . How to fix these and any other comments please . Note that I started playing again...
  11. I

    Need help on technique

    Hi All, I'm just getting back into tennis after a period of 5 years being fat and unfit. I've been on a health grind and have lost about 25kg over the last year. This isn't my first hit back but i was wondering if anyone had any feedback for me regarding my technique? I'm aware of my footwork...
  12. G

    Seeking advice on groundstrokes contact point

    Hi Friends, I am working on my groundstroke techniques, and due to limited coaching availability in my town, I seek advices through online coaching. He mentioned the following: 1. My hip and shoulder were not turned completely when I make contact with the ball, which meant my body was working...
  13. Rovesciarete

    The Downward Slide of Stefanos Tsitsipas’s Backhand Return by Jeff Sackmann

    A deep dive into the source of much pain…
  14. Rafa4LifeEver

    2023 Paris Open ATP master's 1000 R64 - Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) v/s Dominic Thiem (AUT)

    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.
  15. bobeeto

    Tecnifibre 1HBH

    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??
  16. Zardoz7/12

    Alberto Berasategui's grip?

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

    Drills and advice on how to get to the ball earlier

    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?
  18. E

    Neck flexibility limiting 2HBH

    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...
  19. E

    Loading leg on the 2 handed backhand

    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...
  20. C

    Rotation Axes & Racket Head Speed

    If there is a rotation axis and an object is rotating around that axis, the speed of the object is r (radius) X rotation rate Where the radius is found by first finding and drawing the axis, including extending the axis beyond the object. Then you just draw (or imagine) the radius...
  21. E

    Tennis elbow — causes and solutions — a personal story

    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...
  22. Rafa4LifeEver

    Australian Open 2021 3rd Round match :- Dominic Thiem (world no. 3) versus Nicholas Kyrgious (world no. 47)

    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...
  23. DeeeFoo

    One-handed backhand: index finger on strings?

    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...
  24. S

    Returning player looking for feedback on my 2hbh (video)

    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...
  25. A

    My game sucks and I have no power, no spin, and lack consistency.

    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...
  26. E

    Working on my backhand and need help.

    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
  27. E

    One handed backhand with a continental / semi-eastern grip

    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...
  28. C

    The Scapula in Tennis Strokes

    The scapula and rib cage form a joint, called the scapulothoracic joint. But this joint does not have a bony connection to the rib cage. The scapula moves around on the rib cage. The scapula repositions the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) which is located on the scapula. The scapula is...
  29. L

    Which backhand do you use and why?

    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...
  30. WilPro

    The better backhand than forehand fallacy

    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...
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