Like another reviewer stated, this is the best instruction I’ve ever seen on the one handed backhand. Simply explained, yet Kevin understands the subtle biomechanics that will take this shot from a liability to an outright major weapon. His explanation of timing, waiting, and fluidity at the end is so crucial and it’s something so few people understand. Just a brilliant video.
Hey man. Ur honestly the GOAT for online tennis instruction. 8 Years of coaches ripping me off and searching the internet on technique (Maybe other instructors mean well but could not effectively explain concepts). I finally feel a chance at playing in college after doubting myself for years since, my work put in did not equate to my progress.
Happy to see that there are still people making videos on the single handed backhand which should be dedicated to all those who believe that the double handed one is much better in the modern tennis.
I was a 2 hander once but the one hander improves my slice and volleys on the backhand side. Best of all it looks cool to rip a BH winner with you pose with racket above your head at the end of the stroke. Must be an awesome sight to the receiver.
Honestly you’re clearly among the best tennis instructors !! Focusing on the fundamentals is the key to almost everything ^^ what a great video to learn 1HBH the right way
This video is pure gold. All the concepts are relevant, clear and well explained. He is showing the movement and the gesture after each explanation, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 times and even more. If you don't get it, call your doctor.
Best one hand backhand instruction. Matter of fact one of the best instructors on UA-cam. My $80 an hour lesson I recently got not anywhere near this man’s level. He has clear understandings of tennis mechanics in its entirety.I wud pay $$$ to get real coaching from this guy. Great job coach! 👏
Thank you for the great content! It makes so much sense when you devide it in to five steps. Here in Denmark it’s 8.45 AM now, the sun is shining and I’m off to the tennis court with my brother to practice my one handed backhand. Let’s go 🤘🏼🎾
Besides the horrendous overgrip , the instructions are just perfect: precise and to the point. The terminology is well defined and every idea is passed simply and clearly. One of the best BH instructions on web. Well done !!!! Subscribed and your fan from now on.
Thanks Kevin- great step by step detailed instruction. Combining all the 5 steps works wonder which has drastically improved my one handed backhand. I can swing freely with less effort but with lots of power and acceleration.
Excellent instructional video. I have a 2-handed backhand, but I would love to be able to hit a 1-handed backhand like this. It is such an elegant and beautiful shot.
With out a doubt, the best tutorial on the one handed backhand I have viewed. Concise and relatable to the majority of us out there, which is the recreational club player. Excellent instruction!
Great instructions. For years I have been making the exact errors you are pointing out. I already started to change into double handed backhand because I had lost any faith in my formerly good single handed one. Watched your video, went on court today and started hitting winners! Thank you!
Amazing explanation. My backhand kills me every time. When I see these steps I understand of all them but to put them in order within the right timing, footwork and body posture is making it my weak spot. Forward 9out of 10 are going well, backhand 3out of 10. That's where opponents collecting points by putting so much pressure on that side. In my training I am a 6-7out of 10 as there is no pressure or timing in my footwork. The last three weeks it comes to my mind to find out of a double handed backhand would suit me better. Seeing this video tells me to stick with my lefties single hand backhand.
So happy I stumbled upon this. Went to the court yesterday with these specific things in mind and my backhand looked hella better at the end of the session than the start. Plus, that cut to you with the hammer was a perfect comedy shot. 11/10 would recommend
This is the first video clip where someone explained the backhand grip in a way that fully makes sense, ie the hammer analogy, can't wait to get out and try it! Thanks so much
Hey Kevin, thanks a lot for your videos...they have helped me to figure out where my weak points are...also, a favor, can you add some videos of your swings, backhands, etc...in slow motion? I know you do put some videos, but if you can add some from differente angles in slow motion we human beings (you are our god, dude) could follow and pay closer attention to those moves you make so effortlessly and copy them on the court. Thanks in advance, keep up the good work! Regards from Mexico!
This guy is amazing, I tried today two videos about a good forehead and the one explaining Djokovic's, I felt really different, a friend later saw that I was too stiff on my knees, after also adding that I felt a completely different forehead. Kudos!
You and your Wife are truly a dynamic duo 🔥 in your teaching tennis presentations. For near 40 yrs I’ve been learning and teaching tennis and always riding the waves of tennis strokes evolution (sometimes seeing what others don’t) You my friend are an exceptional wave riding tennis instructor 🌊🎾😲🙂
my cousin who originally taught me tennis and my one-handed backhand sent this to me, and since then, I’ve been playing on-and-off for 10+ years, this has increased my confidence on my backhand from 60% to a 85-95% reliability. thanks!
I agree with the early unit turn, waiting, initiate and swing. I struggle sometimes with the early unit turn when playing with good players. Nice video!
Thanks so much on some of your recent videos .you cover the fundamentals real well instead of others tennis coaches who teach that this is “how it should look” which I never get instead of how to execute the stroke mechanically
You have a veeeery nice backhand sir! Very loose and explosive, kinda reminds me of Shapovalov's. I also like that you keep your arm a bit loose during the unit turn (rather than straightening it like Thiem), which is my favorite way of doing it too. I think it feels way smoother and looser that way. Explanations were great too! All in all, a very nice video, thanks a lot for that and cheers!
Happy to see you're back, found this channel when i started playing was abit disappointing you stopped posting, one of the best on youtube! Hope the algorithm will be with you this time :)
Really great information! I prefer the one hander. I haven’t been playing long and when I started I had some power and it just disappeared. I’ve been trying to figure out why. I def need to change my grip and fire my hips first. I appreciate your clear precise, instruction. Thanks!
Brother you are the one and only who correctly explains how to hit a well executed ohb. But please, string your Head Radical Pro with a fresh natural gut 1.25mm thickness, and put at least more than 10 grams of lead tape on the inner sides of the oval head of the frame. ✌️🎾💪
Hi Kevin! Thanks for the tips. Here is what I've been doing recently: 1. Moving my right foot across 2. Bending my knees 3. Keeping my eyes on the ball through contact - head down 4. Dropping my racquet - from about shoulder height I am getting good [easy] power, so I am experimenting with my grip to get some heavy top spin. Yesterday I hit my best backhand in a while, without feeling any strain on my body. Anyway, let me know your thoughts.
I really like your tip saying to get the racquet back sooner! Can you follow up with a video about what your wrist is doing (or not doing) through contact and afterwards? Also, what does a one handed do about high balls?!
Which fundamental do you need to work on?
How to line up and get behind ball? Pls help!
Definitely my grip and serve toss.
1 Drinking beer, I feel like I need a LOT of drills to work on this funadmental! 2 Also footwork which is kind of improved by fundamental 1
Perfect lesson. Thanks a lot. Technic and training method. I need the same for the forehand. I will search it probably it is already. Thanks again.
The approach volley coming to the net. I can often just run kamikaze style with no first volley leaving myself exposed to the passing shot
Like another reviewer stated, this is the best instruction I’ve ever seen on the one handed backhand. Simply explained, yet Kevin understands the subtle biomechanics that will take this shot from a liability to an outright major weapon. His explanation of timing, waiting, and fluidity at the end is so crucial and it’s something so few people understand. Just a brilliant video.
Thanks so much!
I wish you continued success in the field of tennis and youtube thank you
Very good explanation of backhand stroke.
Thanks always, you're the best!
Dear coach
We love you from Turkey.Your lessons are helpful.
This guy is the best! My game improves every time I watch one of his videos.
Brilliant bud. Thanks
Absolutely brilliant stuff
Explained well master.
Kevin, you're the man. Tennis can be a simple game with your coaching.
Thanks
Best one-hand backhand instructional video that I've seen. Everyone else skips over the hips.
Well explained! Thanks
The only tennis coach who gets a like before even watching the video!
It's true! I liked before watching!!
I did too! His first few examples showed that he can demonstrate what he teaches. I respect that.
Thanks, this is fantastic. Will also check out the 2 handed
Hey man. Ur honestly the GOAT for online tennis instruction. 8 Years of coaches ripping me off and searching the internet on technique (Maybe other instructors mean well but could not effectively explain concepts). I finally feel a chance at playing in college after doubting myself for years since, my work put in did not equate to my progress.
Happy to see that there are still people making videos on the single handed backhand which should be dedicated to all those who believe that the double handed one is much better in the modern tennis.
I was a 2 hander once but the one hander improves my slice and volleys on the backhand side. Best of all it looks cool to rip a BH winner with you pose with racket above your head at the end of the stroke. Must be an awesome sight to the receiver.
Best one handed backhand lesson !!!! Thanks
Honestly you’re clearly among the best tennis instructors !! Focusing on the fundamentals is the key to almost everything ^^ what a great video to learn 1HBH the right way
This video is pure gold. All the concepts are relevant, clear and well explained. He is showing the movement and the gesture after each explanation, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 times and even more. If you don't get it, call your doctor.
You are the best! Probably never able to get the correct backhand form if I didn't watch this video. THANKS!
You are very good at teaching!
You are a natural instructor and a teacher. Very nice energy and style... Awesome
We are a beginner tennis UA-cam club working out in Korea. We learn a lot from your channel. Thank you always. I love your tennis video.
Awesome! Thank you, super excited that my videos are touching players in every part of the world!
The best explanation I've seen. Can't wait to implement these techniques in my game.
I recently switched to a one-handed backhand and this is super helpful. Thank you for this video
Best one hand backhand instruction. Matter of fact one of the best instructors on UA-cam. My $80 an hour lesson I recently got not anywhere near this man’s level. He has clear understandings of tennis mechanics in its entirety.I wud pay $$$ to get real coaching from this guy. Great job coach! 👏
Amazing!!!!!! Great video
Great video. You're an excellent teacher.
Nice video, I’ll try it next time I play
Thank you for the great content! It makes so much sense when you devide it in to five steps. Here in Denmark it’s 8.45 AM now, the sun is shining and I’m off to the tennis court with my brother to practice my one handed backhand. Let’s go 🤘🏼🎾
You're a genius as usual :)
Great instruction!!!
Brilliantly explained this coach is spot on!
Excellent instruction! Please keep me posted! Thank you
Just what I needed. Great vid...thanks.
Man I've seen a loooot of videos on youtube explaining this, but you took it to a whole different level! Congrats!!
Unbelievable how well this is explained both technically and practically.
You're phenomenal coach! Awesome video
Besides the horrendous overgrip , the instructions are just perfect: precise and to the point. The terminology is well defined and every idea is passed simply and clearly. One of the best BH instructions on web. Well done !!!!
Subscribed and your fan from now on.
Great content great vid
Thanks Kevin- great step by step detailed instruction. Combining all the 5 steps works wonder which has drastically improved my one handed backhand. I can swing freely with less effort but with lots of power and acceleration.
Awesome video. That tip on timing changed my shot. Very much appreciated my friend!
Excellent instructional video. I have a 2-handed backhand, but I would love to be able to hit a 1-handed backhand like this. It is such an elegant and beautiful shot.
Yes, I agree. I use to have a two-hander all through college and switched after college. I love hitting a clean one-hander. Thanks for watching.
Best presentation on the topic I have seen! Thanks Kevin.
With out a doubt, the best tutorial on the one handed backhand I have viewed. Concise and relatable to the majority of us out there, which is the recreational club player. Excellent instruction!
Very good and detail demonstration and explanation on every moves. Thanks.
Great instructions. For years I have been making the exact errors you are pointing out. I already started to change into double handed backhand because I had lost any faith in my formerly good single handed one. Watched your video, went on court today and started hitting winners! Thank you!
Amazing explanation. My backhand kills me every time. When I see these steps I understand of all them but to put them in order within the right timing, footwork and body posture is making it my weak spot. Forward 9out of 10 are going well, backhand 3out of 10. That's where opponents collecting points by putting so much pressure on that side. In my training I am a 6-7out of 10 as there is no pressure or timing in my footwork. The last three weeks it comes to my mind to find out of a double handed backhand would suit me better. Seeing this video tells me to stick with my lefties single hand backhand.
Nice,fluidly,easy explained.Very helpfull.Thanks Coach...
So happy I stumbled upon this. Went to the court yesterday with these specific things in mind and my backhand looked hella better at the end of the session than the start.
Plus, that cut to you with the hammer was a perfect comedy shot. 11/10 would recommend
You chose the right racquet to demonstrate that Orange really stands out ... able to watch the stroke clearly
This is the first video clip where someone explained the backhand grip in a way that fully makes sense, ie the hammer analogy, can't wait to get out and try it! Thanks so much
Hey Kevin, thanks a lot for your videos...they have helped me to figure out where my weak points are...also, a favor, can you add some videos of your swings, backhands, etc...in slow motion? I know you do put some videos, but if you can add some from differente angles in slow motion we human beings (you are our god, dude) could follow and pay closer attention to those moves you make so effortlessly and copy them on the court. Thanks in advance, keep up the good work! Regards from Mexico!
This guy is amazing, I tried today two videos about a good forehead and the one explaining Djokovic's, I felt really different, a friend later saw that I was too stiff on my knees, after also adding that I felt a completely different forehead. Kudos!
Thanks, I love hearing about the results of watching a video.
You and your Wife are truly a dynamic duo 🔥 in your teaching tennis presentations. For near 40 yrs I’ve been learning and teaching tennis and always riding the waves of tennis strokes evolution (sometimes seeing what others don’t) You my friend are an exceptional wave riding tennis instructor 🌊🎾😲🙂
This is great. How does the unit turn differ between one handed drive and one handed slice? Can one use an identical unit turn for both shots?
Excellent!!! Excellent !!! Excellent!!!
my cousin who originally taught me tennis and my one-handed backhand sent this to me, and since then, I’ve been playing on-and-off for 10+ years, this has increased my confidence on my backhand from 60% to a 85-95% reliability. thanks!
I love your videos ! perfect !
I agree with the early unit turn, waiting, initiate and swing. I struggle sometimes with the early unit turn when playing with good players. Nice video!
Man, you fixed my backhand.. I really missed the initiation. That gives the extra effortless boost! Thanks a lot..
Really clear explanation. Great instructional video.
Wow! Amazing information and Content!!!
Thanks so much on some of your recent videos .you cover the fundamentals real well instead of others tennis coaches who teach that this is “how it should look” which I never get instead of how to execute the stroke mechanically
Great instruction 👍
Love this lessen. Super helpful. Thanks!
Great job! Crystal clear instructions. Thank you!
Great point on initiating the hips as the hip activation must stop prior to contact. If they’re still moving at contact, you will hit long.
First coach to start and focus on the right grip before anything else. Liked and subbed
Thanks Kevin for that wonderful lesson, I have a decent backhand, which will get better with the five point execution.
Best wishes !
Excellent example.
This is exactly what my game is missing. Thank you for breaking this down. I tell everyone about your teachings.
Thanks, Edward! Yes, pass it around!
Thanks, Great Instructions!!!!
You have a veeeery nice backhand sir! Very loose and explosive, kinda reminds me of Shapovalov's. I also like that you keep your arm a bit loose during the unit turn (rather than straightening it like Thiem), which is my favorite way of doing it too. I think it feels way smoother and looser that way. Explanations were great too! All in all, a very nice video, thanks a lot for that and cheers!
Thanks kev really struggled to generate spin and not not hit the frame with my coach today but hope this video helps next session
I really appreciate the step-by-step breakdown. I know I've really got to work on that racquet drop portion. Great advice Kevin. Thanks!
Nice explanation. Thanks.
Happy to see you're back, found this channel when i started playing was abit disappointing you stopped posting, one of the best on youtube! Hope the algorithm will be with you this time :)
Really great information! I prefer the one hander. I haven’t been playing long and when I started I had some power and it just disappeared. I’ve been trying to figure out why. I def need to change my grip and fire my hips first. I appreciate your clear precise, instruction. Thanks!
Great stuff. Clear and concise. Great tip on early racquet prep
Brother you are the one and only who correctly explains how to hit a well executed ohb. But please, string your Head Radical Pro with a fresh natural gut 1.25mm thickness, and put at least more than 10 grams of lead tape on the inner sides of the oval head of the frame.
✌️🎾💪
Love his videos. They have helped my game for sure. I would take lessons from him in a heartbeat.
man .. you are very good !! Congratulations on your work.
Thanks a lot!
Hi Kevin! Thanks for the tips. Here is what I've been doing recently:
1. Moving my right foot across
2. Bending my knees
3. Keeping my eyes on the ball through contact - head down
4. Dropping my racquet - from about shoulder height
I am getting good [easy] power, so I am experimenting with my grip to get some heavy top spin. Yesterday I hit my best backhand in a while, without feeling any strain on my body. Anyway, let me know your thoughts.
Simple and well explained. Thanks man.
Thanks Jorge!
Great vid with great explanation and drills. 10/10
This dude is absolutely amazing
The best online coach bar none
Thanks Lamaj!
hello my friend you did it again I'm happy again in my backhand thank you very much
I really like your tip saying to get the racquet back sooner! Can you follow up with a video about what your wrist is doing (or not doing) through contact and afterwards? Also, what does a one handed do about high balls?!
Ok. Your drills for one handed backhand addresses a lot of my questions! Thanks for the great explanations!
Awesome video Kevin! I often revisit your 1-handed BH videos to recalibrate my form ✊🏽
Omg. I love your one-handed backhand videos. 💘 💞
Thanks a million.
Proper quality, for me this is all I need to know re single handed backhand, perfect summary at the end too
Great job
Excellent breakdown Kevin!
Man Simon you can really move! You are a lot faster than I would have guessed
Muchas gracias por los típs...un abrazo desde La Paz Bolivia
Amazing vídeo. Helped me a lot. Thank you