Thanks for the tips. I played as a kid on my high school team and had a two-handed backhand. Then I went several years without playing and got back into tennis as an adult. When I started playing again, I could no longer hit a two-handed backhand, so I have been using a one-handed backhand. I'm right-handed, and I think my problem is that I have trouble letting my left hand be the dominant hand with my swing. But I feel like my one-handed backhand limits my game, especially with high balls hit with a lot of pace. So I've decided to work on re-developing a two-handed backhand. This video is a good start!
I use a continental grip on my two hander, and have been using this method for over 40 years now. Before my surgeries I would literally hit over a thousand tennis balls a day off the ball machine. I would hit 500 backhands and 500 on the forehand side. The most difficult thing I had to relearn is to hit my strokes with more topspin, my shots are very flat. I am still playing with my Wilson profile 95 and I am going to be changing my racquets either to a Yonex, or Boabolet racquets. The profiles are little heavy but I love the way the racquets feel when I hit the ball. I got a chance to demo a few racquets recently and it was nice to hit with modern racquets. But I can blast the ball on returning serves with the Profiles. Great job on the video coach.
I suggest making a playlist with only fundamentals, which specifically targets absolute beginners to low intermediate. I feel like that’s the gap in youtube tennis coaching content. It’s hard to find a playlist or one easy plays that serves absolute beginners. With all the tennis content catering to different levels, it would be nice to have just one place where beginners could go to just get the basics right first before trying anything else! :)
I gotta go try this. You just explained so much to me in a very short amount of time and for some reason I feel like I 'got' it. Not easy to sink into my dense skull so thank you.
I really try to push my students to go for continental because on the recreation level an eastern forehand grip on the double handed backhand just results in the players pulling the racket through the ball with the right arm and the left hand just passively hanging there. Not supporting the stroke in any way. Also it is very uncomfortable on the wrist and for most people it becomes very hard to apply topspin. You mostly even get accidental slices when it is combined with a late timing/preparation.
Wow. This is an awesome instructional video. It feels awkward moving from a one handed backhand to two, but this tutorial makes me want to give it another GO. You're great at explaining the mechanics of the stroke.
Great explanation Meike. Thanks. I usually hit one-handed backhand, but am looking to experiment with the two-hander. This is a great place for me to start.
continental or eastern one handed backhand grip on right hand makes sense but didn’t understand eastern forehand grip on right hand for a righty - wouldn’t the ball go up and out ?
love the way you teach . very similar to mine. I do like to teach the two handed open stanced first as i feel it is easier for new players to get their hands close to teh ball and then hit up an across for spin and depth and height. (MTM Coach here) One thing you forgot to mention that almost all begginers do and it results in errors is not to use any wrists and instead use your hands and arms . I learned quite a bit from your videos.And you are very charismatic which I am sure helps you quite a bit with your students/. thank you !
hi Meike, i have a problem that i hit my backhand usually too far away from my body. i like this vid and it's great but i feel if i hit my backhand far away from my body i dont have time and space to "lead the ball" and it often goes just too high and too deep from the court
Meike, I have a one-hander question. I tend to hold the grip with my index knuckle between one and two, and my heel pad between one and two. How do you hold your grip? My instructor wants me to get the index knuckle on top, right on one… Ciao, John
Hi Meike, I love your video👍. My only question is that I noticed your left foot wasn’t actually in line with the balls when you were lining up the ball. It looked like the ball was in line with your right leg or front leg? Maybe I have misunderstood that part🧐
Your left foot can NEVER be behind the ball not in open or in closed stance . If you step in with your left foot behind the ball then the ball will hit your hip 🥴🥴 Also the tip of your racket is still pointing to the left at the end of your extension which will kill ALL racket head speed 🥴🥴just my opinion as a non professional player
I have always used a one-hander. If I decide to experiment with a two-hander, I am thinking a good drill would be to start hitting: (a) lefty forehands with left hand *choked* up on the racquet where it would normally be on a 2-hander. (b) maybe even some Continental grip *drive* backhands (not slice) with the "bottom" right hand -- where the right hand would normally be on a 2-hander. Is this a good drill? 🤔 Also noticed that women, for whatever reason, often come up to me and complement me on the one-hander. Say they find it attractive. Have no idea why women find the one-hander attractive (women never gush over a guy hitting a two-hander). And I'm not complaining. Just stating a fact.
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Meike- I think you’re the best tennis coach on U tube. You explain and demonstrate every move really well. Look forward to your next lesson.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment!
Thanks for the tips. I played as a kid on my high school team and had a two-handed backhand. Then I went several years without playing and got back into tennis as an adult. When I started playing again, I could no longer hit a two-handed backhand, so I have been using a one-handed backhand. I'm right-handed, and I think my problem is that I have trouble letting my left hand be the dominant hand with my swing. But I feel like my one-handed backhand limits my game, especially with high balls hit with a lot of pace. So I've decided to work on re-developing a two-handed backhand. This video is a good start!
I use a continental grip on my two hander, and have been using this method for over 40 years now. Before my surgeries I would literally hit over a thousand tennis balls a day off the ball machine. I would hit 500 backhands and 500 on the forehand side. The most difficult thing I had to relearn is to hit my strokes with more topspin, my shots are very flat. I am still playing with my Wilson profile 95 and I am going to be changing my racquets either to a Yonex, or Boabolet racquets. The profiles are little heavy but I love the way the racquets feel when I hit the ball. I got a chance to demo a few racquets recently and it was nice to hit with modern racquets. But I can blast the ball on returning serves with the Profiles. Great job on the video coach.
Espectacular explicación De la teacher. Queda todo clarísimo. Saludos desde Concepción Chile
Muchas gracias!
I suggest making a playlist with only fundamentals, which specifically targets absolute beginners to low intermediate. I feel like that’s the gap in youtube tennis coaching content. It’s hard to find a playlist or one easy plays that serves absolute beginners. With all the tennis content catering to different levels, it would be nice to have just one place where beginners could go to just get the basics right first before trying anything else! :)
I gotta go try this. You just explained so much to me in a very short amount of time and for some reason I feel like I 'got' it. Not easy to sink into my dense skull so thank you.
Let me know how it goes 🙂
I really try to push my students to go for continental because on the recreation level an eastern forehand grip on the double handed backhand just results in the players pulling the racket through the ball with the right arm and the left hand just passively hanging there. Not supporting the stroke in any way. Also it is very uncomfortable on the wrist and for most people it becomes very hard to apply topspin. You mostly even get accidental slices when it is combined with a late timing/preparation.
Absolutely agree. I'm not a big fan of the Eastern Fh as base hand for exactly the reasons you're listing!
Amazing as always! Can’t wait to hit the courts today and apply everything I’ve learned from you.
Thank you so much! Let me know how it goes!
Excellent coaching video. Very well explained. Good technical foundation.
These videos are a blessing to supplement the half-coaching lessons from my friends who just say "swing deeper" and shit lol
Wow. This is an awesome instructional video. It feels awkward moving from a one handed backhand to two, but this tutorial makes me want to give it another GO. You're great at explaining the mechanics of the stroke.
You're the best tennis coach online! thank you so much for your videos ❤
Thank you!
Great explanation Meike. Thanks. I usually hit one-handed backhand, but am looking to experiment with the two-hander. This is a great place for me to start.
That's great to hear. Please let me know ho it goes.
I wish I had you as my coach! The only videos I understand
Meike is simply the best. Detail and clear.
The tuition is so good, even spiders are coming out to watch!
Fabulous, no nonsense instruction and dedication from someone who knows the business back to front.
It’s the German in me :)
@@MeikeBabelTennis Haha gut
Thank you! Is a never ending process for me trying to hit a confident two handed backhand. Will incorporate your lesson next time I’m out hitting
Great informative video .... thanks! 👍🏾
Get Ahead in Tennis with Killer Volley Techniques. Great Video! Thanks for sharing this one.
Nice clear instruction especially spacing and swing path
Very useful tips for me, thank you!
continental or eastern one handed backhand grip on right hand makes sense but didn’t understand eastern forehand grip on right hand for a righty - wouldn’t the ball go up and out ?
I like your way to explain. Bravo 👏
love the way you teach . very similar to mine. I do like to teach the two handed open stanced first as i feel it is easier for new players to get their hands close to teh ball and then hit up an across for spin and depth and height. (MTM Coach here)
One thing you forgot to mention that almost all begginers do and it results in errors is not to use any wrists and instead use your hands and arms .
I learned quite a bit from your videos.And you are very charismatic which I am sure helps you quite a bit with your students/. thank you !
If MTM stands for Oscar’s way of teaching then yes you start to learn backhand in open position and hands is using your wrist
@@bmtspain6839 wrist is involved but it is mostly your arms and hands that do the hitting
Love it!!! Thanks for this excellent lesson 🙏 appreciate
Thanks! How do I it short angle backhands?
that was amazing, very simple and clear:)
Great video and good stroke for a one handed player.
can you have non dominant hand in a semi western forehand position
hi Meike, i have a problem that i hit my backhand usually too far away from my body. i like this vid and it's great but i feel if i hit my backhand far away from my body i dont have time and space to "lead the ball" and it often goes just too high and too deep from the court
Meike, I have a one-hander question. I tend to hold the grip with my index knuckle between one and two, and my heel pad between one and two. How do you hold your grip? My instructor wants me to get the index knuckle on top, right on one… Ciao, John
I have both underside of index finger knuckle and heel pad on Bevel 1
Thanks for the video.
The spider is completely harmless - there are a lot of videos of people keeping them as pets. Jumping spider.
Good to know :-) It was kinda cute.
Do you use the hand or the arm for power the two-handed backhand shot?
Hi Meike,
I love your video👍. My only question is that I noticed your left foot wasn’t actually in line with the balls when you were lining up the ball. It looked like the ball was in line with your right leg or front leg? Maybe I have misunderstood that part🧐
If we're talking about the back leg and saying "setting it behind the ball" it's just a rough measure.
Thanks for sharing ❤
You are so welcome
Thank you!
very good. bh has been a problem for me.
Glad I could help
Cute spider! Fun fact: in Dutch, the word for spider is... spin!
She can sing! Another talent of hers! Butcaaaapsss
Oh yes ❤
Genius !
I like your intro
This!!
Oh, and I’m always picking up and moving to safety stray creatures (mostly spiders and honey bees) that get onto the court :-) 🕷🐝
BUTTCAPS :3
Your left foot can NEVER be behind the ball not in open or in closed stance . If you step in with your left foot behind the ball then the ball will hit your hip 🥴🥴
Also the tip of your racket is still pointing to the left at the end of your extension which will kill ALL racket head speed 🥴🥴just my opinion as a non professional player
I have always used a one-hander. If I decide to experiment with a two-hander, I am thinking a good drill would be to start hitting:
(a) lefty forehands with left hand *choked* up on the racquet where it would normally be on a 2-hander.
(b) maybe even some Continental grip *drive* backhands (not slice) with the "bottom" right hand -- where the right hand would normally be on a 2-hander.
Is this a good drill? 🤔
Also noticed that women, for whatever reason, often come up to me and complement me on the one-hander. Say they find it attractive. Have no idea why women find the one-hander attractive (women never gush over a guy hitting a two-hander). And I'm not complaining. Just stating a fact.
You missed, a key point in the timing of the shot. Can you guess what you left out of this presentation?