Can't thank you enough for your videos. Tips and all the related drills are so helpful. These videos clear l my confusion and really help when it comes to correct backhand.
hi jeremy; you are really one of the best coaches . You clearly teach us that timing is the most important piece of the puzzle. If you are late then it makes no sense to know all those technical elements of the stroke. You upgraded my play definetely. Thank you so much for your great effort and enthusiasm. By the way we missed you so much I hope you are healthy and everything is O.K.
This is an excellent video on the breakdown steps of the two handed backhand. Ive been trying to figure out my two hander for so long. I will implement each of these steps using my ball machine and hopefully I get to where I don't think about each step when playing a match.
Thanks Jeremy, you obviously put a lot of thought and work into this video. I was out hitting today and setting up before the ball drop is a great tip which gives more time for the racquet drop and extension, rather than spanking the ball on the run . I am still working on extension and staying relaxed though the shot.
I think you have identified my two major problems with the two handed backhand: racquet drop and full extension through and after contact. Great analysis and useful drills. Thanks a lot.
This video just Popped up Jeremy. I totally miss your great videos. Keeping the ball contact point in front AND AWAY from your body has always been your greatest tip for a powerful and consistent forehand. Any chance you might occasionally produce some content in the future ? 🎾
Great . Saying now is even better that "bounce - hit ,because it!s more precise ! Great toutching the caff drill because it"s makes ingrain musselmemory . The 3 drill super great . WOW from Denmark
Nice video. One fundamental left out though. You have two hands on the racquet. Are both arms coordinated? For example throw a ball with your dominant arm and then with your other. You will notice the difference. If your non dominant arm is completely uncoordinated you will basically have a restricted one hand backhand. Hit forehands with your non dominant arm until it gets coordinated and close (not at) your dominant arm's level. Maybe use a junior racquet because those muscles will not be as developed. Another thing shown here was a low take back although in a drill and not all the way back. The only thing wrong with a low take back is you will not be able to disguise drop shots and slices. The drop with two hands does not provide the same racquet speed as one arm on the forehand. You can practice the take back in a mirror and select what ever racquet angle you want on impact on the takeback. So it is very easy to become very consistent. This was Venus and Serena's backhand for years. They did not hit many drop shots or slices.
I dont usually subscribe to tennis tutorials videos but to this one I will have to. Great tips I have been missing in my back hand, it's like a missing puzzle. I would like to hear more tips on BACK HAND VOLLEY, I cant quite be consistent.
crystal clear guidepoints and a great drills. I fel it"s difficult for people to hold the finish. See some of my students youse a wrong grip (semiwestern) with the right hand (righty).
Enjoyed the video! Being a one-handed backhander, I enjoy seeing a good video on the two-handed backhand so I can pick up tips and help my players who have a two-hander. I'd love to see a video on the second most important shot in tennis, the return of serve. This is such a neglected stroke/part of the game!
Thanks a lot! To me the most difficult part of 2 handed backhand is raquet drop. If you watch the slow motion of PRO players, they seems twist the raquet. For WTA player，you may also oberve small circular motion when they drop the racquet. The raquet drop for the forehand is very natural and comfortable, as one holds the raquet loosely, when trunk starts rotation, the raquet drops naturally. Jeremy, can you teach us how to get the right/natural feeling for the raquet drop?
Yeah excellent breakdown Jeremy, very clear explanation and simple yet really helpful drills. Particularly appreciate your precise use of camera angles to demonstrate your points.
The drop is called the flip which happens when you pull the bottom hand towards the ball from the powerposition with the racket head above your hands. Hope you start the stroke from the Ground up using the Big musles.
The concept you teach regarding preparation is priceless. I wish I learned about this when I first started playing and I'm just catching up now. Your a great instructor.
Very good lesson on the 2 hander that's a good point about the drop, also the extension is what makes it easier to target your aim. I just think the the best shot have .
Great video! Could you do one on serve fundamentals? I know you have done videos on mastering the continental grip and mastering the topspin serve, but a more basic video would be helpful.
Great video Jeremy. Your first tip about early prep is exactly what I struggle with. I definitely know if I aimed shoulder at ball prior to hit and had my hands behind me prior to the hit I would see massive improvement. Just curious what do I do in those instance where you do not have time to turn lead shoulder to track ball, what reference points do you have in that instance to know your set up to hit?
Great video I’m now looking and watching all the others you have online! Quick question on footwork for the two handed - we turn our shoulders so the right points to the ball but where should our feet be at prep and at end of stroke? Looked like you were quite open on first two tips? Thanks!
I'm in transition to two-hand backhand and this video really helps a lot!! Thanks a lot!! BTW, What is your left-hand grip? Eastern or Semi-western, and what is your recommendation and reasons? And .. a couple of areas where I need your help. two-hand backhand angle shot and in the trophy position, my racket tends to drop, not stand upright, what would your tips be? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks again!!
JW Kim hi! Glad to hear it helps. My left hand I have an eastern grip. This is a great trip to be able to adapt to receiving low and high balls as well as making the ball spin and or have speed. It’s just a versatile grip. Here is a link to help with any groundstroke technique: ruclips.net/video/NqVUCi6mBJs/видео.html
Can you prepare too early? I've been making a point of looking over my shoulder as the ball bounces to make sure I'm fully turned. It works great against players that hit hard, but against slower balls or when I'm on the run should I wait and then pull back with my arms just before the ball bounces?
Hello Jeremy, first of all thanks for your videos! I've been playing tennis for 1 year and I just can't decide between a one-handed or a two-handed backhand. If you had to start over again, what would you recommend or what would be your choice? Many thanks, greetings
Juls hello and thank you. Here is a video I did a few weeks ago regarding how to choose between a one hander and a two hander: ruclips.net/video/WBU4xjCERQw/видео.html
Тhanks Jeremy, do you exercise the concept that racket head is never still, if the ball is slow do our hold your preparation, or still need to rush with back swing? Or this is out of the content for this exersice?
HI Jeremy, im a failed one hander switching to a two hander, but i noticed that my 'swish' is much faster when i stick with my eastern backhand right hand (non dominant grip) on bevel 1. I think every video i've seen says use a continental (bevel 2) but is it okay to stick with this eastern backhand grip for the right hand? i know we are supposed to be swinging with mostly the left side anyway, so wondering if its okay to go down this path. thank you
TIM hello Tim, I’m not sure there is 1 pro in the top 100 on the atp and wta in which they have there dominant hand on the center of bevel 1. Maybe jack sock MAYBE. That is a 1HBH grip. It’s definitely odd to use for a 2HBH however I can’t say NOBODY should use it as I’m more open minded then that. I’d recommend going to bevel 1.5 (in between continental and eastern back hand). This way it’s not a HUGE change. However if your happy with your 2HBH then why change it?
Glenda Hannings yes, it’s important to use both hands in unison to extend out and up. The left hand is dominant because your hitting on your left side and it’s the only hand that is behind the grip. Focus on extending as much as possible out to your target after contact and that will make you use your left hand efficiently.
Correct me if i am wrong but....u said right had grip should be continental?....i think u meant semi western or western .....doesn't seem natural the continental one..
Great video, very helpful, I really like your channel. However, I find one of the fundamentals still not clear to me. The racquet drop: what is the timing of the racquet drop? How early should the racquet be in a dropped position and is there a pause or is it just a moment in the racquet’s path? It seem that pros do it rather quickly and last split second but practicing it this way feels like going against the first fundamental, which is to prepare early. Also, you talked about how being relaxed helps with the racquet drop, but does the racquet drop happen naturally by just gravity (the name “drop” suggests that) or is it a more active move where wrists place the racquet low not just by force of gravity. Or maybe the racquet drop is partially a result of a racquet lag created by the body/hips rotation towards the contact? Thank you for the video and hopefully for the reply.
I have the same questions...it's like the "wrist lag" on forehands, some believe it happens naturally but others think it's something you have to learn
Can't thank you enough for your videos. Tips and all the related drills are so helpful. These videos clear l my confusion and really help when it comes to correct backhand.
hi jeremy; you are really one of the best coaches . You clearly teach us that timing is the most important piece of the puzzle. If you are late then it makes no sense to know all those technical elements of the stroke. You upgraded my play definetely. Thank you so much for your great effort and enthusiasm. By the way we missed you so much I hope you are healthy and everything is O.K.
Ok ready to practice this in my next session...fantastic breakdown and analysis will give feedback in my next comment
Brisbane Australia!
So enlightening! It teaches me a very crucial step in preparation timing. Worth many private lessons!
great job ! fantastic clear teaching ! instructor obviously very knowledgeable, concise, and accurate. really enjoy these videos!
Jeremy, You have proven again and again that you are a good instructor. Very detailed oriented instruction. Thanks a lot.
Great tutorial covering all the basics of a good two-handed backhand. Thank you!
This is an excellent video on the breakdown steps of the two handed backhand. Ive been trying to figure out my two hander for so long. I will implement each of these steps using my ball machine and hopefully I get to where I don't think about each step when playing a match.
Great tips Jeremy very simple things to apply !
Thanks Jeremy, you obviously put a lot of thought and work into this video. I was out hitting today and setting up before the ball drop is a great tip which gives more time for the racquet drop and extension, rather than spanking the ball on the run . I am still working on extension and staying relaxed though the shot.
You're the best coach I have ever seen. Thank you so much for all your teachings.🌞🌛
Lingua Kaji Utama thanks 🙏
I think you have identified my two major problems with the two handed backhand: racquet drop and full extension through and after contact. Great analysis and useful drills. Thanks a lot.
Rowan DeBold thanks!!
What a great lesson. Thanks😊
Best description of the double backhand ive seen so far..like the methods you describe to practise the fundamentals..
One the best backend video, I have seen on RUclips. Txs again for all the work
This ine of the best videos I have ever seen....Thank you, Jeremy
cmhtc69 thanks so much!
I agree.
Big thanks for the best videos I have ever watched. Amazing!!!
10:47 Million dollar tip! I curse myself when I realize how often I need to mind this one!
Build a foundation with this channel!
Yes I agree I've been looking for a video like this for years great step by step fundamental instructions. J Dog you are my new teacher bro.
Best video on fundamentals I've found. This is the only one that I have found that stresses racquet drop, which is vitally important. Great job.
Literal Word thank you very much
Very good thank you very mach very professional i love it thank you
This video just Popped up Jeremy. I totally miss your great videos. Keeping the ball contact point in front AND AWAY from your body has always been your greatest tip for a powerful and consistent forehand. Any chance you might occasionally produce some content in the future ? 🎾
Demonstrating both the good and the bad way is a brilliant idea! 👍
Great video!! The way you explained the fundamentals of the backhand was excellent. I look foward to seeing more instruction from you.
Great coaching, thank you very much!
Part of this is the old "bounce-hit" lesson. An oldie, but a goodie. Well taught. Thanks.
James Reid VanVoris thank you James
This was fantastic training. Thank you.
Fantastic..best instruction so far on YT without any BS.
Great . Saying now is even better that "bounce - hit ,because it!s more precise ! Great toutching the caff drill because it"s makes ingrain musselmemory . The 3 drill super great . WOW from Denmark
Great very complete and clear. Thanks à lot. Will work your drills
i just had today a private lesson where i was told the same first 2 tips ! We have not reached the 3rd tip yet :). very valuable video !
Great video of fundamentals of a backhand
Again great vedio. I was looking some thing like this for my eight years old son learning.thanks mate
Vikramaditya Kumar my pleasure!
Excellent coaching. Hope you can do more, your drills to help with habits are excellent... breakdown on technique very good also
Gawd this is the advice that I need especially at my level, humbling. Thanks! Awesome channel. Your doing great presenting and teaching!!
deemahdee thank you!
Great video! Helped a lot
Excellent video and thanks a lot for sharing
Nice video. One fundamental left out though. You have two hands on the racquet. Are both arms coordinated? For example throw a ball with your dominant arm and then with your other. You will notice the difference. If your non dominant arm is completely uncoordinated you will basically have a restricted one hand backhand. Hit forehands with your non dominant arm until it gets coordinated and close (not at) your dominant arm's level. Maybe use a junior racquet because those muscles will not be as developed. Another thing shown here was a low take back although in a drill and not all the way back. The only thing wrong with a low take back is you will not be able to disguise drop shots and slices. The drop with two hands does not provide the same racquet speed as one arm on the forehand. You can practice the take back in a mirror and select what ever racquet angle you want on impact on the takeback. So it is very easy to become very consistent. This was Venus and Serena's backhand for years. They did not hit many drop shots or slices.
I dont usually subscribe to tennis tutorials videos but to this one I will have to. Great tips I have been missing in my back hand, it's like a missing puzzle. I would like to hear more tips on BACK HAND VOLLEY, I cant quite be consistent.
crystal clear guidepoints and a great drills. I fel it"s difficult for people to hold the finish. See some of my students youse a wrong grip (semiwestern) with the right hand (righty).
Amazing tips and drills mate, thank you so much and congratulations!!
This was a very helpful video. Thank you.
Enjoyed the video! Being a one-handed backhander, I enjoy seeing a good video on the two-handed backhand so I can pick up tips and help my players who have a two-hander. I'd love to see a video on the second most important shot in tennis, the return of serve. This is such a neglected stroke/part of the game!
Carl Johnson thank you Carl. Yes, the return certainly is neglected. Im sure I’ll do a video on the return of serve sometime 👍
@@FundamentalTennis Great!
New subscriber, one of the best backhand vid I’ve seen. 👍🏻
Lehoa La thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot! To me the most difficult part of 2 handed backhand is raquet drop. If you watch the slow motion of PRO players, they seems twist the raquet. For WTA player，you may also oberve small circular motion when they drop the racquet. The raquet drop for the forehand is very natural and comfortable, as one holds the raquet loosely, when trunk starts rotation, the raquet drops naturally.
Jeremy, can you teach us how to get the right/natural feeling for the raquet drop?
Excellent lesson!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Great lesson as always.
Great video with detail explanation! Thank to you I play better tennis with more confidence.
Excellent teaching Jeremy! Thank you so much! Be safe and may God bless you exceedingly! 🙏💕
Thanks a lot Jeremy !!!
Yeah excellent breakdown Jeremy, very clear explanation and simple yet really helpful drills. Particularly appreciate your precise use of camera angles to demonstrate your points.
From Oz My pleasure!
excellent coaching, thank you
Very good instructions.
Great job explaining this
Excellent, to the point video.
The drop is called the flip which happens when you pull the bottom hand towards the ball from the powerposition with the racket head above your hands. Hope you start the stroke from the Ground up using the Big musles.
Great tips. Thank you from Brazil
The concept you teach regarding preparation is priceless. I wish I learned about this when I first started playing and I'm just catching up now. Your a great instructor.
deemahdee thanks a lot and thanks for watching!
Very good lesson on the 2 hander that's a good point about the drop, also the extension is what makes it easier to target your aim. I just think the the best shot have .
Robin Woodward thanks Robin!
Another great vídeo from Jeremy. Thanks for sharing.
Wow many thanks. I'm doing it all wrong. Better late than never. You got a subscriber here. Thanks again
Great video! Could you do one on serve fundamentals? I know you have done videos on mastering the continental grip and mastering the topspin serve, but a more basic video would be helpful.
Chris Constable thanks Chris. I will surely have a video in the future regarding the serve fundamentals. Hopefully sooner then later 👍
Great tutorial
Wow this is great. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
very very very good video top work!
thank you!
Great video!
Really Great Video.And my first comment in RUclips ever.Thank you.
Excellent!!!
Great tips!!! please I would you to teach the two handed backhand at different highs!! thaks man
Great video Jeremy. Your first tip about early prep is exactly what I struggle with. I definitely know if I aimed shoulder at ball prior to hit and had my hands behind me prior to the hit I would see massive improvement. Just curious what do I do in those instance where you do not have time to turn lead shoulder to track ball, what reference points do you have in that instance to know your set up to hit?
Great video I’m now looking and watching all the others you have online! Quick question on footwork for the two handed - we turn our shoulders so the right points to the ball but where should our feet be at prep and at end of stroke? Looked like you were quite open on first two tips? Thanks!
good tips
Mohamed Mostafa thanks!
This is so so good!
Great lesson and slomo clips
Excellent
This lesson is a class act, 100%. Thank you for taking the time and being so clear and concise!
Awesome vid and well explained 👍
Leon Wong thank you Leon 👍
Great content Jeremy!
Jovenel Dubois thanks!
Veramente. Bello .grazie
I'm in transition to two-hand backhand and this video really helps a lot!! Thanks a lot!! BTW, What is your left-hand grip? Eastern or Semi-western, and what is your recommendation and reasons? And .. a couple of areas where I need your help. two-hand backhand angle shot and in the trophy position, my racket tends to drop, not stand upright, what would your tips be? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks again!!
JW Kim hi! Glad to hear it helps. My left hand I have an eastern grip. This is a great trip to be able to adapt to receiving low and high balls as well as making the ball spin and or have speed. It’s just a versatile grip. Here is a link to help with any groundstroke technique: ruclips.net/video/NqVUCi6mBJs/видео.html
@@FundamentalTennis Thanks a lot~! Good luck to you^^
JW Kim thank you
Can you prepare too early? I've been making a point of looking over my shoulder as the ball bounces to make sure I'm fully turned. It works great against players that hit hard, but against slower balls or when I'm on the run should I wait and then pull back with my arms just before the ball bounces?
Show us a one handed back hand pls.also,2h/back hands grip.right hand on continental and left hand where do I hold(?)
Thx J.
Great video. Can you do similar fundamental things that good forehand has ? Thanks.
mdang09 yes will do!
Hello Jeremy, first of all thanks for your videos! I've been playing tennis for 1 year and I just can't decide between a one-handed or a two-handed backhand. If you had to start over again, what would you recommend or what would be your choice? Many thanks, greetings
Juls hello and thank you. Here is a video I did a few weeks ago regarding how to choose between a one hander and a two hander: ruclips.net/video/WBU4xjCERQw/видео.html
Тhanks Jeremy, do you exercise the concept that racket head is never still, if the ball is slow do our hold your preparation, or still need to rush with back swing? Or this is out of the content for this exersice?
Great Stuff Jeremy!
Jennifer Anderson thank you!
Good job great video, why you are putting hand in your pocket? please so this also.
Lbk thapa to start and stop ball machine, it’s a remote control.
you are amazing and the video is so enlightening! Is there any chance we can donate you some money for the videos!
Hi Clement,
Glad you are enjoying the content. Send me an email at jmalfait@me.com. Thank you.
CAn you do an On the Rise tutorial? Thanks
HI Jeremy, im a failed one hander switching to a two hander, but i noticed that my 'swish' is much faster when i stick with my eastern backhand right hand (non dominant grip) on bevel 1. I think every video i've seen says use a continental (bevel 2) but is it okay to stick with this eastern backhand grip for the right hand? i know we are supposed to be swinging with mostly the left side anyway, so wondering if its okay to go down this path. thank you
TIM hello Tim, I’m not sure there is 1 pro in the top 100 on the atp and wta in which they have there dominant hand on the center of bevel 1. Maybe jack sock MAYBE. That is a 1HBH grip. It’s definitely odd to use for a 2HBH however I can’t say NOBODY should use it as I’m more open minded then that. I’d recommend going to bevel 1.5 (in between continental and eastern back hand). This way it’s not a HUGE change. However if your happy with your 2HBH then why change it?
Excellent video! Pros have told me to use more left hand on my 2 handed backhand. Is that something I need to focus on? Thanks!!
Glenda Hannings yes, it’s important to use both hands in unison to extend out and up. The left hand is dominant because your hitting on your left side and it’s the only hand that is behind the grip. Focus on extending as much as possible out to your target after contact and that will make you use your left hand efficiently.
@@FundamentalTennis Thank you for the prompt and helpful feedback. What you said makes perfect sense.
Glenda Hannings glad to hear it Glenda!
Jeremy when i shot i cannot stabilize my legs ! have any tips ? thank you so much
Which hand should do the work for the racket drop ?
The left 90% if you are right handed
Jeremy, COME BAAAAAAACK!
Correct me if i am wrong but....u said right had grip should be continental?....i think u meant semi western or western .....doesn't seem natural the continental one..
Ravi Kant Gupta bottom hand should be continental
Great video, very helpful, I really like your channel. However, I find one of the fundamentals still not clear to me. The racquet drop: what is the timing of the racquet drop? How early should the racquet be in a dropped position and is there a pause or is it just a moment in the racquet’s path? It seem that pros do it rather quickly and last split second but practicing it this way feels like going against the first fundamental, which is to prepare early. Also, you talked about how being relaxed helps with the racquet drop, but does the racquet drop happen naturally by just gravity (the name “drop” suggests that) or is it a more active move where wrists place the racquet low not just by force of gravity. Or maybe the racquet drop is partially a result of a racquet lag created by the body/hips rotation towards the contact? Thank you for the video and hopefully for the reply.
I have the same questions...it's like the "wrist lag" on forehands, some believe it happens naturally but others think it's something you have to learn
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what about looking at the ball at the contact point? because you don't. not once.
Boris Nahalka hello, yes of course you want to watch the ball. I think if you look closely you’ll see it’s quite obvious I am watching contact.
U dont even talk about the most important thing which is the grip
He already said, "continental" and eastern backhand
Maty Verona wow this was 4 months ago. And plus beginners do not know how those grips look like