I've been hitting with the wall every day for an hour just drilling these backhand concepts. Nothing really worked until I figured out how to hit the ball at the 7 o'clock (right handed) position. This is key for the eastern grip to produce true top spin. Of course there's a lot more to it but once this clicked everything else just started making sense.
This is the first online instructor who I found mentioned keeping the racket parallel to the side fence. Once I learned to do this my backhand improved tremendously (and I was already a 4.0 player). Not sure why there are so many critical comments on this site. I found every comment he made valuable and ones I spent a lot of time learning the hard way.
the first problem is that there are far too many people on youtube, who don't actually play with a 1hbh, trying to teach other people how to play with a 1hbh.
Good point. At every tennis facility, I have noticed that one-handed instructors don't teach their stroke. Instead, they teach the 2-hander. In fact, it's hardly being taught and never to women. They should be challenged why.
After listening carefully, I followed this coach/player's 5 point advice to improve the single handed backhand. My SHB is improving. This tennis coach has a great teaching style. He introduces the concept, taps your prior knowledge & experience , makes familiar references (styles of pro players), explains why each point is vital to improving this specific stroke, and models/demonstrates the stroke very well. Nice job!
I use Semi-western grip on both forehand and backhand. I barely change the grip or don't change. I just hit on the same side of the racquet. It saves so much time, especially on serve return.
I do the same thing. I use something between SW and Western forehand grip and don't change when hit a backhand or change very slightly towards the Eastern backhand. Otherwise I would have to rotate the handle 180 degree which doesn't make a sense to me. I figured it out after 20 years of playing ;) I wonder why pros don't do that. Sorry for my poor english.
@@piwomarek It is a curious thing. I think some Pros do what we do. It took me more than 20 years to figure this out. I was often late change my grip to backhand. Not sure which pros do this. I think Kolshreiber is one. I would think Wawrinka would "wiper flip" (just made up that term). Will need to slow down videos and check. We could start a Wiper Flip (WiFli) club. Maybe we could get special discounts on tennis equipment.
I agreed with you 100%. Long ago I had to change grip due to my eastern forehand/single backhand, but no longer change grip since I have adopted the semi-western grip on my forehand/single backhand ground strokes and only change grip to a continental for serve, slice and volley.
Amazing, thanks for the tips. I’m trying my single handed backhand now. Because my double one is just not there. It doesn’t feel good lets say natural. Practice these basic steps makes perfect 😁
You are holding the top of your racket at the end of the backswing and not dropping it to accelerate your swing even more! Look at all topplayers with a one handed backhand! It is not easy to change this, because it is for so long in your system. I have the same problem!
What do you think about NOT switching grips from forehand to backhand? A semiwestern forehand is almost the same grip as a western backhand, I think. You’re just hitting with the same side of the racquet. Has anyone tried that?
Great lesson man! Finally some useful advice that addresses the problems people ACTUALLY have. One issue that I run into that nobody has ever really touched on is how to decide when to use a slice vs a topspin vs drive one handed backhand (particularly out wide). For example, is there something about an incoming ball that will make a top spin or drive a low percentage shot or, in the alternative, is there a particular type of shot or opponent or situation that you look for when deciding what shot to hit back. Ultimately, a ohb requires commitment to the stroke to work...so deciding early really helps. Just curious because most players use a 2hb and so most strategy is geared towards 2hb players.
Here's how I decide. My number one preference is to drive the ball hard but this requires the ball to be in strike zone, I have enough time to prepare and I'm near the baseline. If I'm further back on the baseline, I will topspin the ball. If I'm close to the baseline and the ball is high, I will hit a high backhand driving shot. If the ball comes to me short and low, I will hit topspin. If the ball is sliced low, I will slice back. If the ball comes to me fast and I don't have time to prepare I will use the open stance and topspin the ball. However, I will slice when I'm in big trouble, i.e. not enough to time even on the open stance (or the ball is sliced low). You have to play a lot in order for these decisions to be made instinctively. These are tactics based on the ball you get but strategy depends on your opponent. If your opponent can't handle slice, of course you would slice him to death. If your opponent can't handle the high backhand, then topspin him to death. If your opponent is slow footed, then drive the ball or dink him as much as possible.
To be honest. Your hitting it wrong. You need to spread your legs rotate where almost your back is facing the opponent. If you are righty right foot has to step forward and away from the left. They should not be split parallel to each other.your feet are parallel.
Pete Sampras had the ugliest one-handed backhand I've ever seen. I didn't think the one-hander could be messed up that way but he did. I have a natural motion that i just developed over time out from just trying to knock the skin off the ball. It turns out that my swing looks a lot like Feds. Just for kicks, awhile ago I tried the Wawrinka swing. It works well but took too long to execute and required a big hip rotation for power. I found that by pulling the racket up high on the take back, you develop more stored energy and you can really crush the ball on the forward swing. I think this is what Fed does when he goes for winners.
I see it differently. He does take it back high and it faces a bit up but as his racquet passes by his side, the racket face is facing to the side of the court. The reason is that in the take back he passes that same plane and angle by the side of his body. I think this just needed a bit more explanation. I believe his point was to prevent the racquet facing up as you approach the ball. The resulting shots were very good...
No, do not keep it straight. It should be slightly bent. It relaxes ur arm when it is bent and allows you to keep the racquet upright more easily so you can get more leverage increasing the power. Check out players like roger federa. They do not keep their arm fully straight for backhand or forehand when swinging back. It is a big mistake I see many beginners make
@@UserIsM Definitely agree with you. I think Thiem keeps his arm too straight on the backhand, therefore he can't hit the ball with finesse. Thus he's a bit one dimensional and cant hit short angles. He just muscles the ball so much and doesn't get easy power.
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I've been hitting with the wall every day for an hour just drilling these backhand concepts. Nothing really worked until I figured out how to hit the ball at the 7 o'clock (right handed) position. This is key for the eastern grip to produce true top spin. Of course there's a lot more to it but once this clicked everything else just started making sense.
This is the first online instructor who I found mentioned keeping the racket parallel to the side fence. Once I learned to do this my backhand improved tremendously (and I was already a 4.0 player). Not sure why there are so many critical comments on this site. I found every comment he made valuable and ones I spent a lot of time learning the hard way.
the first problem is that there are far too many people on youtube, who don't actually play with a 1hbh, trying to teach other people how to play with a 1hbh.
Good point. At every tennis facility, I have noticed that one-handed instructors don't teach their stroke. Instead, they teach the 2-hander. In fact, it's hardly being taught and never to women. They should be challenged why.
Very good and useful tips in the video. Exactly what I needed help with.
Gugaaa!! Please! Don’t forget Guga! His backhand changed Tenis game “for ever”!!
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looks like his contact point is WAY too close to his body?
After listening carefully, I followed this coach/player's 5 point advice to improve the single handed backhand. My SHB is improving. This tennis coach has a great teaching style. He introduces the concept, taps your prior knowledge & experience , makes familiar references (styles of pro players), explains why each point is vital to improving this specific stroke, and models/demonstrates the stroke very well. Nice job!
forgot Kuerten on the examples :)
I use Semi-western grip on both forehand and backhand. I barely change the grip or don't change. I just hit on the same side of the racquet. It saves so much time, especially on serve return.
I do the same thing. I use something between SW and Western forehand grip and don't change when hit a backhand or change very slightly towards the Eastern backhand. Otherwise I would have to rotate the handle 180 degree which doesn't make a sense to me. I figured it out after 20 years of playing ;) I wonder why pros don't do that. Sorry for my poor english.
@@piwomarek It is a curious thing. I think some Pros do what we do. It took me more than 20 years to figure this out. I was often late change my grip to backhand. Not sure which pros do this. I think Kolshreiber is one. I would think Wawrinka would "wiper flip" (just made up that term). Will need to slow down videos and check. We could start a Wiper Flip (WiFli) club. Maybe we could get special discounts on tennis equipment.
I agreed with you 100%. Long ago I had to change grip due to my eastern forehand/single backhand, but no longer change grip since I have adopted the semi-western grip on my forehand/single backhand ground strokes and only change grip to a continental for serve, slice and volley.
me too, I hold the racket face-up when waiting for the ball and use one rip (semi western)
Good point about the wide separation of the stance.
Can you please take out all the crap and just make this video more succinct?
Just skip to the parts you need, but he does carry on sentences for so long
be kind always
That is so inappropriate. His instruction is great.
Great backhand...I like your honesty...no retakes to 'make it look good'!!
Hehehe
You sound like Dimitrov! Hihi
Amazing, thanks for the tips. I’m trying my single handed backhand now. Because my double one is just not there. It doesn’t feel good lets say natural. Practice these basic steps makes perfect 😁
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You are holding the top of your racket at the end of the backswing and not dropping it to accelerate your swing even more! Look at all topplayers with a one handed backhand! It is not easy to change this, because it is for so long in your system. I have the same problem!
What do you think about NOT switching grips from forehand to backhand? A semiwestern forehand is almost the same grip as a western backhand, I think. You’re just hitting with the same side of the racquet. Has anyone tried that?
Great job. Wide stance and maintaining balance great points!!!
Great lesson man! Finally some useful advice that addresses the problems people ACTUALLY have.
One issue that I run into that nobody has ever really touched on is how to decide when to use a slice vs a topspin vs drive one handed backhand (particularly out wide). For example, is there something about an incoming ball that will make a top spin or drive a low percentage shot or, in the alternative, is there a particular type of shot or opponent or situation that you look for when deciding what shot to hit back. Ultimately, a ohb requires commitment to the stroke to work...so deciding early really helps. Just curious because most players use a 2hb and so most strategy is geared towards 2hb players.
Here's how I decide. My number one preference is to drive the ball hard but this requires the ball to be in strike zone, I have enough time to prepare and I'm near the baseline. If I'm further back on the baseline, I will topspin the ball. If I'm close to the baseline and the ball is high, I will hit a high backhand driving shot. If the ball comes to me short and low, I will hit topspin. If the ball is sliced low, I will slice back. If the ball comes to me fast and I don't have time to prepare I will use the open stance and topspin the ball. However, I will slice when I'm in big trouble, i.e. not enough to time even on the open stance (or the ball is sliced low). You have to play a lot in order for these decisions to be made instinctively. These are tactics based on the ball you get but strategy depends on your opponent. If your opponent can't handle slice, of course you would slice him to death. If your opponent can't handle the high backhand, then topspin him to death. If your opponent is slow footed, then drive the ball or dink him as much as possible.
To be honest. Your hitting it wrong. You need to spread your legs rotate where almost your back is facing the opponent. If you are righty right foot has to step forward and away from the left. They should not be split parallel to each other.your feet are parallel.
Having me keep my racket facing the side fence has completely changed everything. Its what fixed my wrist movement. More effortless power. Thank you!
Pete Sampras had the ugliest one-handed backhand I've ever seen. I didn't think the one-hander could be messed up that way but he did. I have a natural motion that i just developed over time out from just trying to knock the skin off the ball. It turns out that my swing looks a lot like Feds. Just for kicks, awhile ago I tried the Wawrinka swing. It works well but took too long to execute and required a big hip rotation for power. I found that by pulling the racket up high on the take back, you develop more stored energy and you can really crush the ball on the forward swing. I think this is what Fed does when he goes for winners.
Beautiful stroke, but your raquet in not facing lateral as you said but is at sky or rear!
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Pause at 6:30 .... he is doing exactly what he said not to do at 2:19
Thought I was the only one that caught that lol
I want a backhand like Guga. Very smooth
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Thanks. Yours is a backhand to emulate. Smooth easy power.
Your racquet was behind you, and facing the sky on every take back, just as you said not to do.
true, on 7:17
I see it differently. He does take it back high and it faces a bit up but as his racquet passes by his side, the racket face is facing to the side of the court. The reason is that in the take back he passes that same plane and angle by the side of his body. I think this just needed a bit more explanation. I believe his point was to prevent the racquet facing up as you approach the ball. The resulting shots were very good...
Some decent stuff but so much extraneous nonsense. You might be a good player but you need work to be a good instructor.
Disagree. I found it short and concise.
Super video.
Nice video. Just an extra question: Should i straighten my hitting arm or could it be slightly bended? Thanks.
Arm fully extended for maximum leverage (also prevents tennis elbow🤣🤣)and keep racket vertical during contact.ur back slightly bend.good luck
No, do not keep it straight. It should be slightly bent. It relaxes ur arm when it is bent and allows you to keep the racquet upright more easily so you can get more leverage increasing the power. Check out players like roger federa. They do not keep their arm fully straight for backhand or forehand when swinging back. It is a big mistake I see many beginners make
@@UserIsM Definitely agree with you. I think Thiem keeps his arm too straight on the backhand, therefore he can't hit the ball with finesse. Thus he's a bit one dimensional and cant hit short angles. He just muscles the ball so much and doesn't get easy power.
R u grigor?
Love your strokes and your enthusiasm; thank you ....
Babbling nonsense.