Modern 2hbh swing-path

[thomasferrett]

On this first backhand by Novak, we see a traditional followthrough where the racket edge ends up pointing towards the net (the strings will end up facing the side fence) and the butt-cap of the racket ends up facing the ground. This is a traditional backhand finish;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlmhJTUFEfM#t=104

(A full windscreen-wiper finish would end up with the strings facing the net and the butt-cap almost facing the sky as the racket has flipped over via pronation or supination - for forehands and backhands respectively - in the followthrough)

On the next backhand (higher contact point), we see Kei go through a swing path where the racket does not really end up in a traditional finish but instead does what looks like half windscreen-wiper finish and half traditional finish where the racket face closes and goes more horizontal through the followthrough and the strings end up facing the sky/floor and the butt-cap ends up facing the net;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqei7x_lVDE#t=70

I have seen Nalbandian use this type of backhand a lot and I think it may be either to do with adding additional topspin onto the ball and/or dealing with higher balls to the backhand.

Would you call this swingpath a traditional or windshield wiper finish, have you used it, and what are the benefits/drawbacks?

 

[President]

Oh stop playing dumb. I wasn't born yesterday.

Even if he does have multiple accounts and is perhaps a bit too interested in backhands and topspin in general, it's a relatively interesting topic and definitely relevant to this section of the forum. I don't know why he keeps getting banned to be honest, even if he did something wrong in his original account, he hasn't committed any transgressions with the last 3 or 4 or so, that I have seen at least. Let him be, IMO.

 

[ReggieHurley]

Even if he does have multiple accounts and is perhaps a bit too interested in backhands and topspin in general, it's a relatively interesting topic and definitely relevant to this section of the forum. I don't know why he keeps getting banned to be honest, even if he did something wrong in his original account, he hasn't committed any transgressions with the last 3 or 4 or so, that I have seen at least. Let him be, IMO.

i concurr =]

 

[torpantennis]

I use the WW finish a lot with 2HBH. It has always felt natural, as I've always regarded the 2HBH as a non-dominant hand FH. So if I have a WW finish on FH, then why not on the other side?

IMO, the WW 2HBH is great for hitting angled CC BHs, or for CC BH passing shots dipping in front of the net approaching opponent. I actually enjoy hitting the shot. My coach however wants me to get rid of the unorthodox technique.

 

[julian]

The orthodox follow through

Even if he does have multiple accounts and is perhaps a bit too interested in backhands and topspin in general, it's a relatively interesting topic and definitely relevant to this section of the forum. I don't know why he keeps getting banned to be honest, even if he did something wrong in his original account, he hasn't committed any transgressions wimth the last 3 or 4 or so, that I have seen at least. Let him be, IMO.

1.The "orthodox" follow through for a double handed backhand is shown in the video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPBM-hE1Dhw

2.I teach something very close what is shown in the video above

3.I do not know whether it has anything related to videos posted in OP.
Probably closer to the second link of OP at the time stamp 1:10
4.i guess the intent of OP but I do not like the option different that my link in the item number 1 above

 

[julian]

Please see post number 12

I use the WW finish a lot with 2HBH. It has always felt natural, as I've always regarded the 2HBH as a non-dominant hand FH. So if I have a WW finish on FH, then why not on the other side?

IMO, the WW 2HBH is great for hitting angled CC BHs, or for CC BH passing shots dipping in front of the net approaching opponent. I actually enjoy hitting the shot. My coach however wants me to get rid of the unorthodox technique.

Please see post number 12

 

[marian10]

isn't it just a backhand at shoulder height finish?

 

[Power Player]

Even if he does have multiple accounts and is perhaps a bit too interested in backhands and topspin in general, it's a relatively interesting topic and definitely relevant to this section of the forum. I don't know why he keeps getting banned to be honest, even if he did something wrong in his original account, he hasn't committed any transgressions with the last 3 or 4 or so, that I have seen at least. Let him be, IMO.

It always starts like this and then resorts to much worse posting. If it does not this time, I don't see why he would get banned, but I am not trying to speak for a mod.

But my point, is there are reasons he would keep getting banned.

 

[heninfan99]

The concept of "keeping it on the shelf" was tricky for me. Finishing across my body like Murray and Nalby has helped me but others can finish over the shoulder like Davydenko and hit fine. Whatever works.

 

[LeeD]

Not all ball contact heights are the same, but our shoulder's are close to the same height off the ground most times.
Some players choose to hit more sidespin on higher balls, to control depth, instead of pure topspin.