2hbh movement-run with 2 hands or run with 1 hand then put 2 hands on racket

[BillyIdol]

I'm converting from 1 hand bh to 2 hbh...and this part is weird for me. Let's say that I'm standing 1 foot to the right of center hash mark, I need to run the the left singles line for a ball with my new 2 hbh.

1-Do I run with 2 hands on racket and then hit the ball, or do I run with 1 hand on the racket, and when I get to the ball, then put 2 hands on it, and hit the ball?

I'm guessing run with 2 hands on racket....but that seems slow.


John

 

[Bud]

Unless hitting a shot (i.e. FH, volley or overhead)... both hands always stay on the racquet. Get used to running with both hand in the ready position when preparing to strike a 2HBH.

 

[Cindysphinx]

Yep, there's no time to run with the racket in one hand and then pull it back to get the other hand on it, find your grip, take it back and then hit.

If this feels like a lot to do, the fix is to Get There Earlier.

 

[Zachol82]

I'm converting from 1 hand bh to 2 hbh...and this part is weird for me. Let's say that I'm standing 1 foot to the right of center hash mark, I need to run the the left singles line for a ball with my new 2 hbh.

1-Do I run with 2 hands on racket and then hit the ball, or do I run with 1 hand on the racket, and when I get to the ball, then put 2 hands on it, and hit the ball?

I'm guessing run with 2 hands on racket....but that seems slow.


John

I run with one hand since it feels less awkward for me, and I can achieve greater speed than with 2 hands. I have seen many people running with 2 hands though, I'm guessing whichever feels comfortable for you.

 

[Roy125]

I'm surprised at the responses already. Don't you run faster with one hand on the racket than with two?

 

[tricky]

1-Do I run with 2 hands on racket and then hit the ball, or do I run with 1 hand on the racket, and when I get to the ball, then put 2 hands on it, and hit the ball?

I prefer running with 2 hands on racquet. But the key thing is to remember the rebel yell, especially during the midnight hour.

 

[Cindysphinx]

I used to think so, but now I don't.

I mean, you have X amount of time to get from point A to point b *and* hit the ball. I find that any time I save in the slight speed I might get from running with my racket in one hand is quickly squandered trying to set up. I fought this idea of keeping both hands on the racket for a long time, but now I think it is better.

If I am under so much pressure that I have to take one hand off the racket, I am probably going to hit a 1HBH anyway.

 

[Roy125]

Yeah I think that what my coach was really trying to tell me is that you should run with 1 hand only when you know you can't set up for a 2 handed shot like when you're trying to chase down a drop shot or trying to slice a wide shot.