You make the best one-handed backhand videos I've seen on youtube. The stuff about the racquet face and the wrist is pretty much *THE KEY* to developing a working 1HBH and no one ever talks about it. It took me a lot of time to figure it out, I only wish this video existed ten years ago lol.
I have been watching your one-handed backhand series for a while until it clicked recently, making a huge positive impact on my backhand. Great stuff Kevin, keep it up.
Fantastic teacher! Not all players can teach. As you demonstrate, pedagogy, biomechanics and kinesiology are essential ingredients to being a excellent tennis instructor. So glad I found you here on RUclips! Thank-you.
Kevin fantastic stuff as usual. Your ability to cover the whole gamut of the essentials in a concise but understandable way is great. Always essential to remember and REPEAT the fundamentals. Thank you!
Thank you man and this video for existing! There are many players with a weak one handed back hand and a dream to be like Federer, just looking for exercises to be better. Keep it up!
Best explanation I’ve seen. At the 4”30 mark, best audio visual simplification of what to focus on and the consequences of wrist position on trajectory. Thank you!
This is almost the best of all explanations about the mechanics of the one hand backhand! That's a marvel! And the first one when the grip properly and clearly unveiled instead of that indefinite murmur
KILLER GREAT CHANNEL! Thanks for breaking down what could be overcomplicated instructions for a stroke into essentials... practice and getting the feel takes care of itself. So much more helpful than so many other complex tutorials! Thank you!
Hey Kev I'm watching this video because I enjoy your delivery of what is a very complicated stroke. Love your energy and explanation of biomechanics and how this will affect stroke production. A fellow tennis coach.
Yes,all of the above and foot work plus all the repetitive drills every day, creating your repertoire of signature shots, being 56 I'll love this game till i die and i have always loved the obh,was my strength, even though my forehand was as good as my odh.
Hey I really wanted to say thank you to this video! I was feeling super lost with my one hander these days, and this drill helped me reset it and get back to the basics. Again, thank you so much!!!
Haven't watched yet buddy. But good on ya for keeping the Backhand Dream Alive. And trust me.. People don't go to bed at night dreaming a bout hitting a backhand like Rafa... Wawrinka, Federer, Dimitrov... Me... They dream about playing like that, like us
Excellent, we all should begin with this. One thing you should have mention is the straight arm, from preparation to hit. Without that you play mainly with forearm. I'm still struggling with this bad habit, coming from keeping the head of the frame up when doing the unit turn.
Key I’ve learned is prepare early, get the racquet back, start uncorking earlier than you think. Because if you’re late, you will naturally flatten out your swing in order to meet the ball because you’re late, and that causes the ball to sail out, versus having time to loop your swing up and getting that too soon.
Love it. Simple and to the point. The rest is practice and personalization. Can't stand those over-the-top analysis of Federer's shoulder drop, blah blah blah 😆
Pretty good stuff here on the one hander. What happens with the racket face and the swing path is critical to the success of your shot. The grip determines the position of the racket face. I like to think small letter l big letter L with the wrist and arm at contact. Notice the arm is practically straight with the pros giving them more leverage over the ball. This guy knows what he's talking about here.
The luxury of having long takeback/runway to build momentum makes me changing into 2HBH. Nevertheless, this is right on point for beginner-intermediate players. I think if people want to succeed with their 1HBH, they need to learn a defensive high-arc topspin ball on the run. I never see this topic in the whole youtube section of 1HBH, because mainly the content is about generating power, or to hit "easy" ball. Hope you can cover this in your next content so people can cover their 1HBH especially in the rally situation. Though i don't hit the 1HBH anymore, wish many people would still hit with it 🙂
I wish I could 2HBH, but 1HBH feels more natural for me. The mid court back hand using 2HBH looks more agressive on short swing, short take back, when time is less, where I usually end up slicing with my 1HBH. WTA's Danille Collins 2HBH from inside the court in the doubles lane going cross court wide out, I just can't see how to hit that with a 1HBH and have a high percentage of success.
I have a different forehand grip than my backhand what grip should I use for a return of serve when I don't have time to rotate and still hit an aggressive return.
Kevin, I've been a big fan of yours for a while. Great tips! I am not a fan of the "butt pull" concept. I think it leads to a flat bh. I like taking the racket back and tilting my front shoulder down while my racket arm bends upward. That better-sets me up for a C-type swing (high to low to high) that imparts good top spin. Tx!
The Flat Backhand is useful because it always keeps the ball low and deep in the court. I do pull the butt all through the ball and then flip the racquet all over and it goes around 80-100 mph through the court low over the net. 1-3 feet or just inches. As for the slice, if I don't want to do a normal slice then I will go over the shoulder to put more drive and spin on the ball. That causes the ball to go all sideways soon as it bounces or skid low through the court so you can drive slice like your groundstrokes at 80-100 mph if you add some dipping spin onto the ball. I am not restricted to just using the normal backhand skim or floating slice.
A response to the live chat comment. One handed backhands are a weakness if yours has bad technique or is inconsistent. To be honest I only teach one handers to really tall kids that will have a long reach(certain players only) or short players with short arm length. If you have sound mechanics and strength in your arms you can have success because you have more reach with a one handed. I teach two handed to juniors to 90% of my juniors.
I agree that it's easier to hit a one handed backhand in the beginning because of the the left hand can provide a lot of forgiveness. This is why I wanted to create a video talking about what I think are simple fundamentals that could help someone wanting to learn the one hander. Thanks
Good instruction. Solid explanation. Now we just need to know how to do a Shapo special, in the air. Am guessing the unit turn and approach to the ball is in other video, as well as stepping through in the follow-thru, or best way to recover back to center?
@@Zirkah ruclips.net/video/soVK1Jo1xrA/видео.htmlm25s Strong stance, back foot slides forward, rotate hips and shoulders, strong extended arms, and attack the target.
The best OHBH coaching video on RUclips
Best backhand tutorial I've ever seen. Most tutorials show everything at once and it becomes overwhelming. Subbed
You make the best one-handed backhand videos I've seen on youtube. The stuff about the racquet face and the wrist is pretty much *THE KEY* to developing a working 1HBH and no one ever talks about it. It took me a lot of time to figure it out, I only wish this video existed ten years ago lol.
I have been watching your one-handed backhand series for a while until it clicked recently, making a huge positive impact on my backhand. Great stuff Kevin, keep it up.
Good solid straight forward tutorial - excellent
Great lesson for one hand back hand
Fantastic teacher! Not all players can teach. As you demonstrate, pedagogy, biomechanics and kinesiology are essential ingredients to being a excellent tennis instructor. So glad I found you here on RUclips! Thank-you.
Just nailed the explanation. Thank you so much!
I can't wait to try it on the court. It looks great. That could really fix my problems with the one handed Backhand.
Best video I’ve ever seen on one handed backhand technique
Such a great instructor. Subscribing to this channel and watching your videos have strengthened my game tremendously. Much gratitude!
Great to hear!
You really hit your groundstrokes the way you teach them. Bravo.
Nice one Kevin. The one hander is still alive
This has been your best 1-handed backhand video ever! ... Well done!
Incredible explanation, thank you so much
Great video man! Good job
This is the best back hand teaching I’ve ever seen, and I’ve watched an awful lot.
Kevin fantastic stuff as usual. Your ability to cover the whole gamut of the essentials in a concise but understandable way is great. Always essential to remember and REPEAT the fundamentals. Thank you!
Thank you man and this video for existing! There are many players with a weak one handed back hand and a dream to be like Federer, just looking for exercises to be better. Keep it up!
Best video i've ever found about the one handed backhand
Best explanation I’ve seen. At the 4”30 mark, best audio visual simplification of what to focus on and the consequences of wrist position on trajectory. Thank you!
Thanks Geoff.
Essentially key lesson how to swing one hand backhand!
Thanks a lot
Yes, excellent tuition and most importantly it works. Thank you.
This is probably your better back single back hand video
Congratulations’
Excellent instructions, simplified, thanks !
This is almost the best of all explanations about the mechanics of the one hand backhand! That's a marvel! And the first one when the grip properly and clearly unveiled instead of that indefinite murmur
Very clear explanation of role of wrist [internal/external rotation] and thumb positions! Thanks!
Thank you for your clarity of thought and illustrative examples.
Great video and great coaching. Thank you so much this is what I need to my backhand.
Kevin, you the man
KILLER GREAT CHANNEL! Thanks for breaking down what could be overcomplicated instructions for a stroke into essentials... practice and getting the feel takes care of itself. So much more helpful than so many other complex tutorials! Thank you!
really like this, tried it once and made a real step change for me, thankyou love watching ur work
Fantastic Instructions!!!!
Many Thanks 🙏
Excellent break down concentrating only on essentials. Thanks
I'm taking this to the court immediately! Thanks Kevin.
wow, love the focus on first principles! separate the 1 fundamental and all other bells and whistles
I agree with others that I have stated the obvious, you are a great instructor! Glad that I have discovered your channel!
Hey Kev I'm watching this video because I enjoy your delivery of what is a very complicated stroke. Love your energy and explanation of biomechanics and how this will affect stroke production.
A fellow tennis coach.
Awesome colors in this video!
thanks..Golden hour helps!
Very enlightening technical details thank you very much. Subscribed
i feel i was on the court watching your videos. Love your lessons
Yes,all of the above and foot work plus all the repetitive drills every day, creating your repertoire of signature shots, being 56 I'll love this game till i die and i have always loved the obh,was my strength, even though my forehand was as good as my odh.
Thank you for breaking down the internal rotation of the shoulder. It helped alot!
Hey I really wanted to say thank you to this video! I was feeling super lost with my one hander these days, and this drill helped me reset it and get back to the basics.
Again, thank you so much!!!
Great, you are the best on RUclips
Beautiful explanation, thank you for sharing
Thanks for this information...Great Job !!!
Great. Always enjoy these
I have a Spinfire Pro 2. Great machine, does just about everything I want it to do.
Yes it does! Really is easy to use! thanks
You're an amazing instructor, thank you so much! And glad I found you!!! :)
Grate!!! Very good explanation.
Smooth timing of your explanations and examples with the new ball machine!
Thanks Lukas!
Great explanation!!!!
This instructor is tremendous.
great lesson; thanks 🙏
Haven't watched yet buddy. But good on ya for keeping the Backhand Dream Alive. And trust me.. People don't go to bed at night dreaming a bout hitting a backhand like Rafa... Wawrinka, Federer, Dimitrov... Me... They dream about playing like that, like us
Great demonstration!
Amazing video
great video!
Excellent tips. Thank you 🙏
Great video as always. I'm going to give it a try in an hour.
Excellent, we all should begin with this. One thing you should have mention is the straight arm, from preparation to hit. Without that you play mainly with forearm. I'm still struggling with this bad habit, coming from keeping the head of the frame up when doing the unit turn.
Thanks very imformative
Great one!Thanks!
Key I’ve learned is prepare early, get the racquet back, start uncorking earlier than you think. Because if you’re late, you will naturally flatten out your swing in order to meet the ball because you’re late, and that causes the ball to sail out, versus having time to loop your swing up and getting that too soon.
This is what I need!! Thank you!
Love it. Simple and to the point. The rest is practice and personalization. Can't stand those over-the-top analysis of Federer's shoulder drop, blah blah blah 😆
Nice content. Thanks
Excellent breakdown of the various essential elements. Fantastic as always!
Very good
I feel much more confident now when positioning my butt pole, thanks.
Thanks for posting
Brilliant! Much appreciated.
Pretty good stuff here on the one hander. What happens with the racket face and the swing path is critical to the success of your shot. The grip determines the position of the racket face. I like to think small letter l big letter L with the wrist and arm at contact. Notice the arm is practically straight with the pros giving them more leverage over the ball. This guy knows what he's talking about here.
great vide.. what grip do you use for this 1 handed BH in this video? can u explain to me?
Good advice coach! TKS
Excellent tutorial. Suggestion: At the end of every video do a small recap of what you just talked about. Keep it up!
Thanks man !!!
Excellent Excellent Excellent
Which grip to use teacher, thank you
The luxury of having long takeback/runway to build momentum makes me changing into 2HBH. Nevertheless, this is right on point for beginner-intermediate players. I think if people want to succeed with their 1HBH, they need to learn a defensive high-arc topspin ball on the run. I never see this topic in the whole youtube section of 1HBH, because mainly the content is about generating power, or to hit "easy" ball. Hope you can cover this in your next content so people can cover their 1HBH especially in the rally situation. Though i don't hit the 1HBH anymore, wish many people would still hit with it 🙂
Thanks, funny that you say that...In my next video about drills I talk about it. I do think that's an important shot.
I wish I could 2HBH, but 1HBH feels more natural for me. The mid court back hand using 2HBH looks more agressive on short swing, short take back, when time is less, where I usually end up slicing with my 1HBH. WTA's Danille Collins 2HBH from inside the court in the doubles lane going cross court wide out, I just can't see how to hit that with a 1HBH and have a high percentage of success.
Amazing!!! Thank you:)
Thank you Kevin
Thank you
I have a different forehand grip than my backhand what grip should I use for a return of serve when I don't have time to rotate and still hit an aggressive return.
Kevin, I've been a big fan of yours for a while. Great tips! I am not a fan of the "butt pull" concept. I think it leads to a flat bh. I like taking the racket back and tilting my front shoulder down while my racket arm bends upward. That better-sets me up for a C-type swing (high to low to high) that imparts good top spin. Tx!
The Flat Backhand is useful because it always keeps the ball low and deep in the court. I do pull the butt all through the ball and then flip the racquet all over and it goes around 80-100 mph through the court low over the net. 1-3 feet or just inches. As for the slice, if I don't want to do a normal slice then I will go over the shoulder to put more drive and spin on the ball. That causes the ball to go all sideways soon as it bounces or skid low through the court so you can drive slice like your groundstrokes at 80-100 mph if you add some dipping spin onto the ball. I am not restricted to just using the normal backhand skim or floating slice.
Best example!
A response to the live chat comment. One handed backhands are a weakness if yours has bad technique or is inconsistent. To be honest I only teach one handers to really tall kids that will have a long reach(certain players only) or short players with short arm length. If you have sound mechanics and strength in your arms you can have success because you have more reach with a one handed. I teach two handed to juniors to 90% of my juniors.
I agree that it's easier to hit a one handed backhand in the beginning because of the the left hand can provide a lot of forgiveness. This is why I wanted to create a video talking about what I think are simple fundamentals that could help someone wanting to learn the one hander. Thanks
L@@TotalTennisDomination
Great lesson, Kev!! Love your eloquence!
Continental grip works fine for backhand slice.
So which grip is the best for OHB?
Yeah you simplified the hell out of that.😵💫😜 Haha. But great review nonetheless. Definitely learned something. Thanks!
Good instruction. Solid explanation. Now we just need to know how to do a Shapo special, in the air. Am guessing the unit turn and approach to the ball is in other video, as well as stepping through in the follow-thru, or best way to recover back to center?
During the preparation the raquet is not vertical ..?
I use the 'backhand slap' technique. It's super effective. Then the rest is just variations.
Can you post a reference video of the Backhand Slap
@@Zirkah ruclips.net/video/soVK1Jo1xrA/видео.htmlm25s
Strong stance, back foot slides forward, rotate hips and shoulders, strong extended arms, and attack the target.
WHAT GRIP TO USE FOR ONE HAND BACKHAND
Im confused about the grip. Do you use hammer or pistol grip?
I was never even taught a two hand backhand when i was a kid. Ive always been a 1h bh hitter.
I wish this guy was my coach
Kevin rules!!!!
What is the Grip?
It's an Eastern back and grip.