I have been a connoisseur of RUclips tennis instruction for years. Your instructional methods have improved my backhand in months more than years of trying various things from other RUclips instructors as well as private lessons. Your video instruction is not only concise but is the best instruction I have watched to date.
You're the only yt coach who's pointed out the importance of the 'L'. And it is a very important. This has been on my backhand checklist for decades. I'm not sure it 'give you topspin' - there is no physics or biomechanics to support that theory - but what it does give you is far more stability against slight mishits, slightly off sweetspot contact etc. The topspin comes from the Eastern or Eastern+ grip, angle face and partial upward vector through the contact zone. You have a smooth, beautiful and technically perfect backhand (I particularly love the way you keep your head down, eyes on the spot, that fraction of a second after contact - a la Roger - to protect against 'lifting off' during contact).
Thank you for making another video that reiterates how to hit a one handed back hand. A lot of videos tell u “how” to hit and tries to sound so technical but you are giving the best and simple advice. Having that wrist position in the L makes a biggest difference in the world. After knowing this I am so critical of others when I see them try to hit a one handed backhand. Watch any pro and rewind in slow motion, they hold stable on their wrist until after the follow through and it makes it look like they are flicking their wrist. Thanks for taking your time explaining on this topic over and over. It never gets old because a lot of people will still get it wrong.
You've become my coach Vincent, although I have two different coaches in real life.. I've found your instructions to help my game a lot more. Thank you
I agree with the L at the beginning and the end, but to truly get a lot of topspin you need to be a bit looser at contact & in fact not worry so much about what happens at contact. It's quite ok if the racquet head drops below the ball just before contact as long as it happens naturally as you pull forward. L at the load phase & L at the end but "let go" in between
Hey coach, one question, why is the change here comparing with the forehand where always all we hear is be lose and let the raquet do the work, here we need to have tension in the arm, wrist and hand until after contact, wouldnt that slow down the hit?
U got that instruction from another video huh? Once you get your position in the pocket and ready to release with your non dominant hand, have it slight 45 degrees facing the ground but have that wrist stable in the L and make contact with the ball. Brush up on it once u make contact. It’s gonna take a lot of practice before u can consider trying to load up on it. I got to the point now that I’m loading up with my hips to generate power and by adding more weight to my racquet head. Best way to practice is having someone feed u balls or a machine. Dont try hitting rallies with a friend. It’s gonna be hard to time it by rallying.
Your swing mechanics and positioning are immaculate. I disagree with some of your reasons - I have a masters in engineering and know these things! - but what you do and what you teach are excellent. So, actually, the reasons are secondary if the tuition is spot on.....
Most of the coaches have this high head technique. But, pro players have two tyoes of techniques. Players like Federer, Gonzalez use this high head contact technique. Players like Stan, Gasquet don't use this technique. Federer mix of both. But, I i don't think you can attack the week low balls in this technique. It idmosre of a deference technique.
Doctor in this tutorial I dont agree with your concept of keep the head of the racket above the rist at contact point.Simply copy at the Master, Mr.Roger Federer and you will see what do you must do in order to execute a good one handed backhand.
Sorry, but I can't agree with this as it's looking like you are using your arm like a 4by4, the wrist drop just before the hit will give it a whip effect, less stress on arm and elbow. Getting it under the ball is creating spin😊
No you must be blind. Watch it in slow motion. Wawrinka or RF. They don’t compromise their wrist until after making contact with the ball. Their arm and wrist are in an L shape and straight on their follow thru. They drop their wrist after hitting the ball. This guy is showing n giving u the best advice on how to hit a one handed backhand. You are definitely one of the people that gets fooled in real time
Sorry to burst your bubble, but what you said is not correct. When you hit very low ball your "racket is never above your wrist at the contact point" , yet you can hit with topspin. Look at player with one handed backhand hitting low balls. As long as you hit from low to high you generate spin, no matter where your wrist is positioned.
BS. The way he teaches how to hit a one hander actually makes sense and true. Wstch how Wawrinka and RF hits their backhand in slow motion. Wrist and arm is straight until after contact with the ball.
I have been a connoisseur of RUclips tennis instruction for years. Your instructional methods have improved my backhand in months more than years of trying various things from other RUclips instructors as well as private lessons. Your video instruction is not only concise but is the best instruction I have watched to date.
You're the only yt coach who's pointed out the importance of the 'L'. And it is a very important. This has been on my backhand checklist for decades. I'm not sure it 'give you topspin' - there is no physics or biomechanics to support that theory - but what it does give you is far more stability against slight mishits, slightly off sweetspot contact etc. The topspin comes from the Eastern or Eastern+ grip, angle face and partial upward vector through the contact zone. You have a smooth, beautiful and technically perfect backhand (I particularly love the way you keep your head down, eyes on the spot, that fraction of a second after contact - a la Roger - to protect against 'lifting off' during contact).
This is great. Also the phrase, “You’ve gotta get athletic” is the motivation I needed today.
i have been playing backhand for years. After watching your video, I applied the technique an hour later, and it worked well. Thank you very much
Thank you for making another video that reiterates how to hit a one handed back hand. A lot of videos tell u “how” to hit and tries to sound so technical but you are giving the best and simple advice. Having that wrist position in the L makes a biggest difference in the world. After knowing this I am so critical of others when I see them try to hit a one handed backhand. Watch any pro and rewind in slow motion, they hold stable on their wrist until after the follow through and it makes it look like they are flicking their wrist. Thanks for taking your time explaining on this topic over and over. It never gets old because a lot of people will still get it wrong.
Excellent points! The best backhands don't 'flick' - that's just the release *_after_* contact
You are very very good at teaching tennis’s dynamics… ciao Teacher 😊
You are really distinguishing yourself as a premier teacher/ tennis instructor. This is easily discernible.👍👏
Great demo and really spot on
You've become my coach Vincent, although I have two different coaches in real life.. I've found your instructions to help my game a lot more. Thank you
I like your tips on the OHB, I'll definitely try it. thanks
You have saved my life , i’ll do some shadow balling now 🙏🙏💪💪, many thanks
Very good instructions, thank you very much.
I agree with the L at the beginning and the end, but to truly get a lot of topspin you need to be a bit looser at contact & in fact not worry so much about what happens at contact. It's quite ok if the racquet head drops below the ball just before contact as long as it happens naturally as you pull forward. L at the load phase & L at the end but "let go" in between
Very clear and detailed break down. Thanks, doctor.
You nailed it Simone 👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻. The “ L” is the secret to the one handed backhand 🎯. Excellent video !
Marvellous! It's the most detailed, frame-by-frame explanation.
Awesome advice I am going to try it thank you..
Hey coach, one question, why is the change here comparing with the forehand where always all we hear is be lose and let the raquet do the work, here we need to have tension in the arm, wrist and hand until after contact, wouldnt that slow down the hit?
really impressive coaching!
But I e always under the impression that the racket has to drop...like a lag!. But will try this
I have a question, do you need to close your racquet face? I often end up opening my racquet face at finish and my shots go way out.
U got that instruction from another video huh? Once you get your position in the pocket and ready to release with your non dominant hand, have it slight 45 degrees facing the ground but have that wrist stable in the L and make contact with the ball. Brush up on it once u make contact. It’s gonna take a lot of practice before u can consider trying to load up on it. I got to the point now that I’m loading up with my hips to generate power and by adding more weight to my racquet head. Best way to practice is having someone feed u balls or a machine. Dont try hitting rallies with a friend. It’s gonna be hard to time it by rallying.
the best video of OHB
If you mean topspin you should say so. Slice is spin too
You’re really good! 😊
Your swing mechanics and positioning are immaculate. I disagree with some of your reasons - I have a masters in engineering and know these things! - but what you do and what you teach are excellent. So, actually, the reasons are secondary if the tuition is spot on.....
This is the best
I'm going to finally fix my 1 hander!! I definitely don't want to be consumed by any giant squids because I had bad technique 😉 THank you bro!
Most of the coaches have this high head technique. But, pro players have two tyoes of techniques. Players like Federer, Gonzalez use this high head contact technique. Players like Stan, Gasquet don't use this technique. Federer mix of both. But, I i don't think you can attack the week low balls in this technique. It idmosre of a deference technique.
hit one low ball please:) also google french flair
Doctor in this tutorial I dont agree with your concept of keep the head of the racket above the rist at contact point.Simply copy at the Master, Mr.Roger Federer and you will see what do you must do in order to execute a good one handed backhand.
Keeping down - like you need to get the 'L' - has its own rewards. Ask Sinner, Connors, Cash, Rafa (backhand especially)....
Sorry, but I can't agree with this as it's looking like you are using your arm like a 4by4, the wrist drop just before the hit will give it a whip effect, less stress on arm and elbow. Getting it under the ball is creating spin😊
Woo, this is a great demonstration to prove you are indeed an under age self claimed pro.
Just search any top player’s one hander on RUclips you’ll see the head absolutely drops below the wrist. I just did. This is … smh
No you must be blind. Watch it in slow motion. Wawrinka or RF. They don’t compromise their wrist until after making contact with the ball. Their arm and wrist are in an L shape and straight on their follow thru. They drop their wrist after hitting the ball. This guy is showing n giving u the best advice on how to hit a one handed backhand. You are definitely one of the people that gets fooled in real time
@@FMD023 head drops below the wrist
@@FMD023 Just before contact the racquet head should fall below the wrist and stay firm at the same time thanks to Internal shoulder rotation..
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Your topspin is mediocre…why don’t you measure your rpm! Face sends it and path bends it. Therefore, your approach does not produce “massive” topspin.
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Sorry to burst your bubble, but what you said is not correct. When you hit very low ball your "racket is never above your wrist at the contact point" , yet you can hit with topspin. Look at player with one handed backhand hitting low balls. As long as you hit from low to high you generate spin, no matter where your wrist is positioned.
BS. The way he teaches how to hit a one hander actually makes sense and true. Wstch how Wawrinka and RF hits their backhand in slow motion. Wrist and arm is straight until after contact with the ball.