Nice video ! My backhand is really weak and that's why I always lost , but this video will help me a lot and I hope that . Thanks Simon and Alex ! You guys are best .
I have taught this game for 25 years but I believe this instruction for the backhand is one of the best I have seen , great job guys . Glenn Thompson Tennis Technique , Western Australia
I agree with this being a great instruction video, but i see one thing missing. It is important that the raket head is dropped before the actual hit, or els you will be doing powershots in the net. But thanks for the video!
Exactly!! Drop the racket. Look at the three greatest double handed backhands; Safin, Nalbandian, Djokovic. All start in the backposition, rotate the shoulders, use their legs and drop the racket very low :)
Very helpful- I play 4.5 and have a pretty solid forehand, but the two-BH was lacking (kinda weak). Couldn't really figure out why. But your explanation of the initial positioning (especially getting your chin right over your shoulder) and letting my hips come thought the shot made a huge difference! Feeling much more confident on that wing now.... Pushing to get to 5.0- Thanks!!!
thank-you for this video; recently coming back to the game and my backhand is nowhere near what it used to be. Good Using Novak's as a reference as his is the best in the game hands down
Great video, i've maybe rewatched it several times when I've been searching for backhand instruction. Can you explain for me about when the racket head drops before making contact? and which arm are you using to drive the racket to the ball? I hit a one handed backhand, so when people tell me - just turn your shoulders... i don't know what that means...as there are so many mechanics involved... thanks.
saemilin Full body turn as soon as you recognise its a backhand works better. Also, the racket should drop around about the same time the forward swing starts. So many players lose potential power because they drop the racket head too early.
I've been working on my backhand for a LEAST a year now... I dunno why but I can't seem to do it😢😭 I am determined though! I must do this!!😭 My coach is literally so annoyed at me though.
your non dominant hand (in your case your left hand) is the hand that should be dominant on the racquet grip. Your right hand is just there to help guide the racquet and to pivot after contanct. Focus on your legs. Loading the outside leg and then transferring into the shot with the hips and legs. From loading on the left led and stepping in with the right. 80 % of the work on your groundstrokes should be done by the body not the arms. If you focus too much on the arms during your swing you'll lose power. Keep your hands loose on the swing but grip slightly harder with the left hand as it becomes the dominant hand in the shot. Make sure when you turn your hips and shoulders that your body turns more than your feet (look at djokovic's body in relation to his feet when he's set up in the shot). This creates a coiling action. The power from shot comes from the force of rotating and pushing off your legs. Think of doing it in an explosive manner just as a left handed batter gets his power from that quick 'boom!' of the legs. Remember though that consistency is important before you start going for power on the shot.
you have to position yourself at the right distance from the ball pull your right foot towards the ball (if you are right handed) and hit the ball from down to above, its more important to hit it forward with your body weight and not just turning the racket behind your head, move the racket forward
Weight shift and rotation, with rotation being more important. If you watch the pros their arms are pretty low but the racquet is high using their wrist - then their wrists drop the racquet below the ball as they accelerate (rotate from the hips) their arms forward. This wrist drop may also involve getting the angle of the racquet to where they want, usually slightly closed which changes the angle of incidence and other physics stuff I have no clue about but you get more top spin. Practice lefty forehands to develop coordination and strength in the left arm. But always rotate - if you have time shift your body weight forward as your rotate.
Nice explanation but normally you turn in with you're body to get ready for the site step. futher more in the video of N,D you can see the he drops his head extra downwards, for a beginner is much to difficult. and you're approach is better but first from a standing point of view without turning in.
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Good stuff guys. Just got back into playing tennis and backhand is very rusty, but your tips I’m sure will help
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These are the key points. Nice tips. Thanks.
Glad you liked it James
Thanks for the comment
Nice video ! My backhand is really weak and that's why I always lost , but this video will help me a lot and I hope that . Thanks Simon and Alex ! You guys are best .
Nice vid thanks, this guy sure knows his stuff
Rotating around the back leg is good advice. It's also true for one handers.
I have taught this game for 25 years but I believe this instruction for the backhand is one of the best I have seen , great job guys . Glenn Thompson Tennis Technique , Western Australia
Thank you for your kind words Glenn
Always nice to hear praise from a fellow pro :-)
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I agree with this being a great instruction video, but i see one thing missing. It is important that the raket head is dropped before the actual hit, or els you will be doing powershots in the net.
But thanks for the video!
yes..glad you mentioned this as my coach says the same to me and this worried me...thought my coach may be wrong!
Exactly!! Drop the racket. Look at the three greatest double handed backhands; Safin, Nalbandian, Djokovic. All start in the backposition, rotate the shoulders, use their legs and drop the racket very low :)
Thank you for a simple explaination, i dont have to pull my racquet back, just turn body sideways and step in :))
great advice mate!
Very helpful- I play 4.5 and have a pretty solid forehand, but the two-BH was lacking (kinda weak). Couldn't really figure out why. But your explanation of the initial positioning (especially getting your chin right over your shoulder) and letting my hips come thought the shot made a huge difference!
Feeling much more confident on that wing now....
Pushing to get to 5.0- Thanks!!!
what are those numbers?
+Sai Gungurthi how do i get one?
thank-you for this video; recently coming back to the game and my backhand is nowhere near what it used to be. Good Using Novak's as a reference as his is the best in the game hands down
good observation man.
Great video, i've maybe rewatched it several times when I've been searching for backhand instruction. Can you explain for me about when the racket head drops before making contact? and which arm are you using to drive the racket to the ball? I hit a one handed backhand, so when people tell me - just turn your shoulders... i don't know what that means...as there are so many mechanics involved... thanks.
saemilin Full body turn as soon as you recognise its a backhand works better. Also, the racket should drop around about the same time the forward swing starts. So many players lose potential power because they drop the racket head too early.
Awesome
Tq for info
I've been working on my backhand for a LEAST a year now... I dunno why but I can't seem to do it😢😭 I am determined though! I must do this!!😭 My coach is literally so annoyed at me though.
I can hit an alright back hand. But it's not as "fast" as my forehand
Thanks, great video. Couldn't help but notice that you remind me a lot of Boba Fett haha
Cool
Thx..any thoughts on the use of the left hand?..should I be trying to "hit" the ball..or focus on weight shift and turning thru the shot ??
your non dominant hand (in your case your left hand) is the hand that should be dominant on the racquet grip. Your right hand is just there to help guide the racquet and to pivot after contanct. Focus on your legs. Loading the outside leg and then transferring into the shot with the hips and legs. From loading on the left led and stepping in with the right. 80 % of the work on your groundstrokes should be done by the body not the arms. If you focus too much on the arms during your swing you'll lose power. Keep your hands loose on the swing but grip slightly harder with the left hand as it becomes the dominant hand in the shot. Make sure when you turn your hips and shoulders that your body turns more than your feet (look at djokovic's body in relation to his feet when he's set up in the shot). This creates a coiling action. The power from shot comes from the force of rotating and pushing off your legs. Think of doing it in an explosive manner just as a left handed batter gets his power from that quick 'boom!' of the legs. Remember though that consistency is important before you start going for power on the shot.
Thank you !!
you have to position yourself at the right distance from the ball pull your right foot towards the ball (if you are right handed) and hit the ball from down to above, its more important to hit it forward with your body weight and not just turning the racket behind your head, move the racket forward
Weight shift and rotation, with rotation being more important. If you watch the pros their arms are pretty low but the racquet is high using their wrist - then their wrists drop the racquet below the ball as they accelerate (rotate from the hips) their arms forward. This wrist drop may also involve getting the angle of the racquet to where they want, usually slightly closed which changes the angle of incidence and other physics stuff I have no clue about but you get more top spin. Practice lefty forehands to develop coordination and strength in the left arm. But always rotate - if you have time shift your body weight forward as your rotate.
well said sir
Yep, starting a full body turn would better describe the first reaction to seeing a ball coming to the backhand.
I really need to know what are your Nikes called. I love em.
Like Tip#3 most, let da back leg comes forward to open the hip.
Nice explanation but normally you turn in with you're body to get ready for the site step. futher more in the video of N,D you can see the he drops his head extra downwards, for a beginner is much to difficult. and you're approach is better but first from a standing point of view without turning in.
I guess you forgot bout your fans sir...:(..mr.fair way deserves an answer!!
And plus this coach Is only doing this for money... money makes world go round
+Richard D (love) lol no wonder why everyone hates america