one-handed backhand

With the one-handed backhand being close to a dying art form I thought we could discuss the best one-handed backhands in history. For me, slice is a part of the backhand - whether a one-handed or two-handed backhand - and must be taken into consideration when discussing this. Other people...

While Musetti holds the banner of the one-handed backhand high in RG, we have been witnessing its extinction among the WTA elite. Gone are the days of Graf and Henin. Golubic is over thirty, stalwart Maria closer to 40 and 22-year old Parry has struggled after briefly getting into the top 50. It...

Richard Gasquet retires from tennis today after his loss at the French Open. What's your best memory from the Frenchman? For me it's his early meeting with Federer at MC 2005 and obviously his backhand:

I have a big Fedal bias and feel that the oney was especially vulnerable on clay. Did a quick glance at the respective total point won percentage: Federer: Grass>Hard>Clay Dimitrov: Grass>Hard>Clay Eubanks: Grass>Hard>Clay Karlovic: Grass>Hard>Clay Copil: Grass>Hard>Clay Lopez: Grass>Hard>Clay...

...use a two-handed backhand for return of serve, and then switch to a one-hander during rallies? This idea grew out of another thread, and it may not make great sense to you, but I'm throwing it out there. Assuming a player - whether recreational or pro - can hit both a one-hander and a...

Hello, Play testing now and love Volkl's V1 Classic. Dubbed "the original 'tweener" this frame is 102 square inches and weighs in at 285 grams with a balance of 325 mm. I like it a lot but have reservations of it's large head size for my one-handed backhand. Any thoughts and can...

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...

It's been about 3 months since I dedicated myself to learning the 1hbh, and I'm still a bit undecided at this fork in the road. On the takeback or backswing, would it be better to keep the arm straight from the beginning? Or have it a little bent, and straighten it out before contact? Obviously...

and the more natural one, the worse for Nadal... There is common view that one-handers are somehow handicaped when playing Rafa (because of his FH) and that this handicap is even greater on clay. What is the true? One-handers in general have just a little better winning percentage against...

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...