As a onehanded backhand player I try to stay away from the high backhand as much as possible, but it is a good technique to have in your toolkit. Instead of using the high backhand I like to step in, get the ball early and hit it at a height somewhere between my knee and my bellybutton. This has considerable advantages. You hit the ball early so you lower the time your opponent has to get to it. You change and control the tempo because this is one of the better ways to take control in a rally. You can choose to advance to the net since taking it early, most of the time, means stepping inside the court and building a forward momentum. The drawback though is getting to the ball in time, which means more effort. And how we spend our energy on the court is something all of us have to choose. The slice you guys showed very well is also a very important control tool. I think a more in-depth video would be great since it's either underused by most players or abused by people who don't trust their backhand. Thanks for the video, keep up the good work and sorry for the long post.
Thanks for the video. Lots of interesting info. Detail and alternatives surpass other training vids. Absence of repetition is nice too. Confused by: @3:39: "tilt your torso back in the opposite direction to elevate that right shoulder" The video shows horizontal shoulder line at contact @3:41. @3:45: "Federer will adjust the racquet head to be more vertical at contact" Adjust grip? wrist position? shoulder line? (Shoulder line horizontal here too.) @4:21: "raise the racquet orientation by rotating your arm outward" Doesn't the arm rotate outward gen'lly for OHBH? "Racquet orientation" relative to what? Or just raise the head above the grip? Refreshing to see moonball lesson that goes beyond "1. move back, 2. take it on the rise, or 3. suffer". Looking fwd to more videos.
You guys make an awesome team! I’m going to try raising my left shoulder for the flat return on my 2HBH. I use the slice already and try to take the high ball on the rise when it’s mid court. I have been moon balling back on those high backhands also which are too defensive. Now I can’t wait to try the flat return you showed. Thank you!
Just need to be careful that once the feet are airborne, you remove the hip and core as the power source. It will be all shoulder and wrist from then on. Ok if you are healthy and athletic.
I've been playing for 10 years yet achieved nothing. Watched your videos since last month and now my shots are much better. Now I enjoy the game so much more. Thank you guys for all awesome lessons. Hands down the best and most detailed tennis lesson for all levels.
Another amazing clarification guys, thank you! I'll be falling back a lot on my high topspin one-handed backhand just to counteract that moonball angle. I'm using the slice exclusively when closing down to the net, couse at this point the opponent is not that sharp in splitsteping and the positioning on the court is out of the usual rhythm which gives it a bit of a surprise factor when rushing to the net. It works let's say 70percent of the time, depending on the accuracy of the slice and the opponents reading my body language preparing for this big chip and charge. And I'll be going HERE'S UR MOONBALL SLICED INTO YO FEET WHATCHU GONN DOO?!!!
Another great video. I noticed Coach V at Tennis Con 2 online and wondered when he would be introduced. I am spreading the word here in Hampton Roads, VA
Great to get another Racquetflex instant classic vid! And welcome to the one and only team of RF (Sorry, Roger, it means RacquetFlex from here onwards!), Mr. Vansomething. :-D
damn really good content. Can you do a video on split steps when you have time? though it may seem easy i always find myself either split stepping to soon or to late
Your channel is great man, don't sell out and work under another coach like Kevin Garlington. You will be successful with your own content and subscriber base.
@RacquetFlex I was wondering if you could make a video on how to deal with high one handed backhands on the run. I tend to get pulled wide on my forehand, leaving my one-handed backhand open to a high bouncing drive. Dealing with this on the run is very difficult.
Welcome Grant Vanderhayden! Greaat video guys! So, mods compared to the normal mid height Backhand: 1. Upright torso posture while normal take back 2. Higher contact point of racquet head in relation to the grip 3. Usual follow thru Points 1 and 2 are a give or take and compensate and adjust for hitting the high ball Right? Thanks guys!!!
Yup ...... eventually, the slice must come into play; especially if you’re under 5’10” . My second serve is a looping spin/kick serve that kicks 6-10 feet. Unless you’re a 5.0 player, you’ll have problems with it.
And how to attack it at the highest peak ? I'm playing single handed BH, I succeeded several times but I'm not consistent at all. That said, the few times I do it, the ball goes like a rocket, Wawrinka style. It feels so great but I hit them properly 5-10% of the time .. Do you have any tips ?
Fantastic video, as always! I had one question if anyone knows: at 3:45, he says the racket face should be more vertical but I looks completely horizontal to me :p. So I'm not sure - more vertical relative to what? Does that mean more open?
Hey Rohan! Great question and apologies for the misclarification. The racquet is slightly slanted up relative to being completely horizontal. You can achieve this by starting your external shoulder and forearm rotation until it is slightly slanted about 10-15° at contact. Hope this clarified the technique further!
You guys not only have insane knowledge, you also seem extremely good players. May I ask what kind of ratings you have NTRP or UTR? Or what kind of background you have? Played D1 or whatever?
Thank you, Gustavoluz! Our coaching and clinics are based in Long Beach and Laguna Niguel, CA. Here's a link to learn more: www.racquetflex.com/coaching/
You definitely know what your are teaching: you make references to top best coaches in the Universe: Rick Macci, etc. Those are top Tennis Scientists and Researchers and Instructors. They invest millions of dollars in Tennis Mechanics Analysis Video Software, to analyse the best players, to gain understanding what constitutes the best mechanics and techniques. Your lessons have tremendous weight and authority because you study, and make references to the Best of The Best of Tennis Science.
The two handed backhand is basically cheating because players who do that effectively have two forhands. Look at the mechanics of the shot and what each arm is doing. It is in fact effectively a second forhand. Before you hate on me, Try to debunk my argument, please.
Love your content, you're doing an amazing job!
Thanks ET Fam! Love your content as well!
This is by far the best and only video on RUclips that explains the one handed high backhand properly 💪
Can I just say: that racquet toss and catch at 0:40 was BUTTERY smooth!
As a onehanded backhand player I try to stay away from the high backhand as much as possible, but it is a good technique to have in your toolkit.
Instead of using the high backhand I like to step in, get the ball early and hit it at a height somewhere between my knee and my bellybutton.
This has considerable advantages. You hit the ball early so you lower the time your opponent has to get to it. You change and control the tempo because this is one of the better ways to take control in a rally. You can choose to advance to the net since taking it early, most of the time, means stepping inside the court and building a forward momentum.
The drawback though is getting to the ball in time, which means more effort. And how we spend our energy on the court is something all of us have to choose.
The slice you guys showed very well is also a very important control tool. I think a more in-depth video would be great since it's either underused by most players or abused by people who don't trust their backhand.
Thanks for the video, keep up the good work and sorry for the long post.
Thank God! Took me so long to find a "high backhand" video that actually talks about hitting the ball when it's high!
Exactly!!!
Thanks for the video. Lots of interesting info. Detail and alternatives surpass other training vids. Absence of repetition is nice too.
Confused by:
@3:39: "tilt your torso back in the opposite direction to elevate that right shoulder"
The video shows horizontal shoulder line at contact @3:41.
@3:45: "Federer will adjust the racquet head to be more vertical at contact"
Adjust grip? wrist position? shoulder line? (Shoulder line horizontal here too.)
@4:21: "raise the racquet orientation by rotating your arm outward"
Doesn't the arm rotate outward gen'lly for OHBH?
"Racquet orientation" relative to what? Or just raise the head above the grip?
Refreshing to see moonball lesson that goes beyond "1. move back, 2. take it on the rise, or 3. suffer".
Looking fwd to more videos.
13 seconds in, I like you already.
You guys are pure players and instructors. 100% positivity and inspiration. Thank you! 👏❤️
6:31 Oh yeah baby!!!!! Beautifully done by the Swiss Maestro.
This was very helpful. I watched a few competitors' videos before I found yours, and this one help me the most by far.
You guys make an awesome team! I’m going to try raising my left shoulder for the flat return on my 2HBH. I use the slice already and try to take the high ball on the rise when it’s mid court. I have been moon balling back on those high backhands also which are too defensive. Now I can’t wait to try the flat return you showed. Thank you!
I like the way shapovalov jumps jnto these shots. Works for me also.
Just need to be careful that once the feet are airborne, you remove the hip and core as the power source. It will be all shoulder and wrist from then on. Ok if you are healthy and athletic.
I've been playing for 10 years yet achieved nothing. Watched your videos since last month and now my shots are much better. Now I enjoy the game so much more. Thank you guys for all awesome lessons. Hands down the best and most detailed tennis lesson for all levels.
Another amazing clarification guys, thank you!
I'll be falling back a lot on my high topspin one-handed backhand just to counteract that moonball angle. I'm using the slice exclusively when closing down to the net, couse at this point the opponent is not that sharp in splitsteping and the positioning on the court is out of the usual rhythm which gives it a bit of a surprise factor when rushing to the net.
It works let's say 70percent of the time, depending on the accuracy of the slice and the opponents reading my body language preparing for this big chip and charge. And I'll be going HERE'S UR MOONBALL SLICED INTO YO FEET WHATCHU GONN DOO?!!!
Another great video. I noticed Coach V at Tennis Con 2 online and wondered when he would be introduced. I am spreading the word here in Hampton Roads, VA
Great to get another Racquetflex instant classic vid! And welcome to the one and only team of RF (Sorry, Roger, it means RacquetFlex from here onwards!), Mr. Vansomething. :-D
Thanks so much Jack I appreciate that a lot!!!
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damn really good content. Can you do a video on split steps when you have time? though it may seem easy i always find myself either split stepping to soon or to late
Your channel is great man, don't sell out and work under another coach like Kevin Garlington. You will be successful with your own content and subscriber base.
Always a pleasure watching your videos! Keep rockin' the court!
Impressed by the details and techniques
The quality of your videos is incredible
@RacquetFlex I was wondering if you could make a video on how to deal with high one handed backhands on the run. I tend to get pulled wide on my forehand, leaving my one-handed backhand open to a high bouncing drive. Dealing with this on the run is very difficult.
Excellent coaching on this high backhand moonballs
Welcome Grant Vanderhayden!
Greaat video guys!
So, mods compared to the normal mid height Backhand:
1. Upright torso posture while normal take back
2. Higher contact point of racquet head in relation to the grip
3. Usual follow thru
Points 1 and 2 are a give or take and compensate and adjust for hitting the high ball
Right? Thanks guys!!!
Thanks Jorge! Yes, you're exactly right.
One more thing: If the ball is too high, you'll have to slice it.
This is really good content with great visuals.
Excellent video! Great instruction, great explanation. Will put to good use. Thanks, guys!
Yup ...... eventually, the slice must come into play; especially if you’re under 5’10” . My second serve is a looping spin/kick serve that kicks 6-10 feet. Unless you’re a 5.0 player, you’ll have problems with it.
What an amazing channel of all the other ones i’ve seen
thank you guys i got better in a week by watching your videos guys ... 1000 thanks and likes to you team. 🎾🎾🎾🇦🇴👍🏽🤙🏼✌🏾
Thanks Nataniel! That is so, so great to hear :)
Thanks guys. You guys are the best.
Helpful to an intermediate player. Thank you.
Keep up the work, nice Quality
And how to attack it at the highest peak ? I'm playing single handed BH, I succeeded several times but I'm not consistent at all. That said, the few times I do it, the ball goes like a rocket, Wawrinka style. It feels so great but I hit them properly 5-10% of the time .. Do you have any tips ?
loled @ Michael Jordan
Good job, guys, I could feel your passion toward tennis
Very unique and informative lesson. Thank-you.
Just amazing. Out of this world
Excellent tips, thank you!
Some videos of u hitting the high ball with single backhand u teach from this video will be good. Court level view.
Nice and straight to the point. Thank you.
Thanks i really had a problem with that topspin one
Fantastic video, as always!
I had one question if anyone knows: at 3:45, he says the racket face should be more vertical but I looks completely horizontal to me :p. So I'm not sure - more vertical relative to what?
Does that mean more open?
Would love an answer as well!
Hey Rohan! Great question and apologies for the misclarification. The racquet is slightly slanted up relative to being completely horizontal. You can achieve this by starting your external shoulder and forearm rotation until it is slightly slanted about 10-15° at contact. Hope this clarified the technique further!
gotcha, thanks!
Awesome video guys!
1:54 yes. The addition of TURBO!!
Great, Great (Tony the Tiger) videos!
Great lesson, but 0:40 is what made me subscribe instantly
The coffe man is back!!!!!
Great video by both!
Great video and great explanation as always!!
Amazing content and video. Love it, very positive feeling.
Thank you so much for this lesson I will practice apply and win !
Hilarious last clip. Loved it
This is most definitely something that I have to practice.
Thanks for the lesson. I will practice it😊
Hey man. I just found your channel. Excellent videos.
You guys not only have insane knowledge, you also seem extremely good players.
May I ask what kind of ratings you have NTRP or UTR? Or what kind of background you have? Played D1 or whatever?
I dont think theyre "eextreeeemely" talented, otherwise they'd go pro. Dont see that's gonna happen, since theyre more focused on making these videos
Helpful for me in many ways.... beginning tennis at 65 years young.
thank you for this video helped a lot
Best coach bers vidéo best pédagogie
Just AMAZING Amazing amazing out of this world
can you guys make a video on timing the forehand??
Good video and eyecatching cg
Por favor necesito una solucion para resolver con un golpe ganador las pelotas cortas que nuestro oponente deja bajas y cerca de la red.gracias
Is there any change of backhand grip for high ball ?
If the ball is too high, I have time to run around it and crush a forehand, even an overhead shot if it's high enough
awesome guys!
Those moonballers man, they make you earn it
so much quality
Nice vid guys.
Excellent!!!
The racket coming in is so cool hahah
No videos on executing a high backhand volley?
love your videos, Please do one on Volley
Great video .. welcome coach v
great share
great content!
You guys are awesome. I’d love to meet you and also have a class. Great job!
Thank you, Gustavoluz! Our coaching and clinics are based in Long Beach and Laguna Niguel, CA. Here's a link to learn more: www.racquetflex.com/coaching/
You definitely know what your are teaching: you make references to top best coaches in the Universe: Rick Macci, etc. Those are top Tennis Scientists and Researchers and Instructors. They invest millions of dollars in Tennis Mechanics Analysis Video Software, to analyse the best players, to gain understanding what constitutes the best mechanics and techniques. Your lessons have tremendous weight and authority because you study, and make references to the Best of The Best of Tennis Science.
Thanks EventHorizon! You hit the nail on the head with what we try to seek to do and provide.
Awesome!
So helpful
De 10, ahora falta uno del revés del "gato" Gaudio jaj
Is daytri a lefty
yes
it's weird how just after coming home from tennis I get recommended a video about the one thing I could hit!
That catch at 0:40 though
That took 10 takes
Grant!!!
you get a like good sir
Please say in title it’s single handed banckhand, to save people some time
I dig your shit
0:04 HAHAH
Tilt chonk
Shit i have the same racquet as him. I wonder why he likes the racquet
Damn, this shit is too complicated… Im just going to slap the ball and hope for the best
My back so sore
The two handed backhand is basically cheating because players who do that effectively have two forhands. Look at the mechanics of the shot and what each arm is doing. It is in fact effectively a second forhand. Before you hate on me, Try to debunk my argument, please.
if the ball goes above the height of my head, I just smash it :-D
Your hair is a lot shorter then lol
Stop it. Get some help.😀 I had one of the bigest loughs in my life! And i dont use lmao likely!
Stop it get some help LOL
stop it. Get some help
lol
Sorry, guys, love your channel, but this was NOT well explained. Please try again.
this is a little too much info/talking without real demonstration
I like the talking. DEMONSTRATION as much as talking or more than talking would be great its your choice.
I love the balance as it is. Please don’t change the formula.
Those who want more demo should just pay for real lessons.