It never gets old watching you guys. I love how you both keep it so fun and light hearted. Great lesson and great example of having fun yet still competitive. Thank you.
Superb instruction! Really simple way of building the skill for a two-handed BH, video is short enough to be easy to invest the time yet very complete. NGL I came in only seeing clips of Tyson and not being a fan, but watching this he seems like such a good dude AND great at instruction. So few great players can teach….have to say I’m a big fan now…..thanks for putting in the hours to make 20 minutes of gold!
Just came back from the courts and we used all of these drills! Then we played a doubles match and gave two points if you used a two-y during the match! So much fun and we all made great progress. These drills are super if you’re like me and have wanted to work on your two-y!
Kyle, thanks for the technical distinction between the take back on the drive v. the dink. Is there any way to not tip off your opponent to which shot you’re about make, given that the paddle preparation looks so different in each case? Thanks!
So... just to add to the wonderful advanced instruction here based on my learning experience... this is largely focused on the 3rd shot (two handed backhand drive or drop). GREAT technique discussion. One thing regarding basic algorithm... short return of serve to you... DRIVE your third at the forward player... deep return of serve... DROP. However, there is a whole nother world of NVZ two-handed backhand volley vs. one handed backhand volley.... the reach flick (one handed) vs the left foot-step back two handed volley attack... takes a lot of pro-anticipation of what your opponent is coming at you with. Learning two-handed drives and drop on the 3rd... yeah... just play your dinks two handed to learn... you will have to reach now and then with a one-handed dink... sometimes even doing a cross-step. Otherwise once technique and muscle memory is down... serve return with a lot to time... you can two-handed drive that shit all you want (especially singles)... 3rd shot this instruction is right on! At the NVZ it's so much more complex, ANTICIPATION is huge to loading your two-handed volley in a fire fight.
A case can be made for the exact opposite algorithm. Drop short returns because they are easier and you are more vulnerable to a punch back at your feet, and drive the deep returns in the hopes that you'll get an easier, shorter drop on the 5th.
@@kento1957 What you describe is an algorithm for playing against a player with faster hands than you or who is much better. If you drive a deep 3rd shot return (and thus you are hitting the ball from further back in the court), your opponent has MUCH more time to respond and will 9/10 times hammer it back at you while you are trying to move forward. This is common strategy against equally matched players. Don't get me wrong, you need to keep the opposition on their feet and mix it up. The whole point of the 3rd shot drive in most cases is to get the forward player off guard because of the velocity and time to react... and set up a follow up attack shot... the shorter the opposing teams return, the more effective that drive will be, giving them less time to respond.
@@El_Guap I understand that driving from deep gives the opponent more time to defend. The point isn't to win the point, but to set up an easier drop. Obviously you don't try to move forward on the drive, but you wait for that weaker return, do the drop, then move forward. It the return of your drive is just as deep, then you've not lost anything. Driving from mid court is particularly risky due to the ability of the receiver to punch it back at your feet. At least that's what Ben Johns says, but what does he know?
I have a strong one handed backhand but the two handed baffles me. Should I bother to learn. I wanted for a slam at the NVZ. My back hands more of a punch volley at the NVZ.
Very worth it. The one-hander is good for shots that you don’t have a lot of time on, so singles especially it is preferred. But I’ve found that when given enough time, I can whip a diving drive with the two-hander. I think I’m a unique situation though, I’m a natural lefty but play with my right hand😂
It never gets old watching you guys. I love how you both keep it so fun and light hearted. Great lesson and great example of having fun yet still competitive. Thank you.
Superb instruction! Really simple way of building the skill for a two-handed BH, video is short enough to be easy to invest the time yet very complete. NGL I came in only seeing clips of Tyson and not being a fan, but watching this he seems like such a good dude AND great at instruction. So few great players can teach….have to say I’m a big fan now…..thanks for putting in the hours to make 20 minutes of gold!
Thanks for the kind words my man and thanks for the support.
Just came back from the courts and we used all of these drills! Then we played a doubles match and gave two points if you used a two-y during the match! So much fun and we all made great progress. These drills are super if you’re like me and have wanted to work on your two-y!
Thanks Guy's the two hander is definitely something I want to add to my game.
It's a game changer!
Kyle, thanks for the technical distinction between the take back on the drive v. the dink. Is there any way to not tip off your opponent to which shot you’re about make, given that the paddle preparation looks so different in each case? Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
So... just to add to the wonderful advanced instruction here based on my learning experience... this is largely focused on the 3rd shot (two handed backhand drive or drop). GREAT technique discussion. One thing regarding basic algorithm... short return of serve to you... DRIVE your third at the forward player... deep return of serve... DROP. However, there is a whole nother world of NVZ two-handed backhand volley vs. one handed backhand volley.... the reach flick (one handed) vs the left foot-step back two handed volley attack... takes a lot of pro-anticipation of what your opponent is coming at you with.
Learning two-handed drives and drop on the 3rd... yeah... just play your dinks two handed to learn... you will have to reach now and then with a one-handed dink... sometimes even doing a cross-step. Otherwise once technique and muscle memory is down... serve return with a lot to time... you can two-handed drive that shit all you want (especially singles)... 3rd shot this instruction is right on! At the NVZ it's so much more complex, ANTICIPATION is huge to loading your two-handed volley in a fire fight.
A case can be made for the exact opposite algorithm. Drop short returns because they are easier and you are more vulnerable to a punch back at your feet, and drive the deep returns in the hopes that you'll get an easier, shorter drop on the 5th.
@@kento1957 What you describe is an algorithm for playing against a player with faster hands than you or who is much better.
If you drive a deep 3rd shot return (and thus you are hitting the ball from further back in the court), your opponent has MUCH more time to respond and will 9/10 times hammer it back at you while you are trying to move forward. This is common strategy against equally matched players.
Don't get me wrong, you need to keep the opposition on their feet and mix it up.
The whole point of the 3rd shot drive in most cases is to get the forward player off guard because of the velocity and time to react... and set up a follow up attack shot... the shorter the opposing teams return, the more effective that drive will be, giving them less time to respond.
@@El_Guap I understand that driving from deep gives the opponent more time to defend. The point isn't to win the point, but to set up an easier drop. Obviously you don't try to move forward on the drive, but you wait for that weaker return, do the drop, then move forward. It the return of your drive is just as deep, then you've not lost anything.
Driving from mid court is particularly risky due to the ability of the receiver to punch it back at your feet. At least that's what Ben Johns says, but what does he know?
So much to consider when deciding one vs two hands on the backhand! Great insights!
Thanks Kyle for that wind up breakdown. Hoping this keeps my drops out of the net. : )
You bet! K-Mac is a stud!
For at a righty, would a left handed forehand work as well as a two handed back hand?
Is this a continental grip? Is this the only grip you can use for a 2 handed backhand? I use an eastern grip almost everywhere else
What about 2 handed reset drills?
Good tip! Might need to include that in a future video as the two handed reset definitely has its advantages 👍
Completely off topic… What shirt were you wearing at the tournament of champions against Jesse and Jay? It was sick.
Thanks Trent! All Skechers merchandise. It'll be available to the public soon!
I have a strong one handed backhand but the two handed baffles me. Should I bother to learn. I wanted for a slam at the NVZ. My back hands more of a punch volley at the NVZ.
Ive been 2 handed since I played tennis. Not worth it if you're learning for the first time. You can be effective with a 1 handed backhand
You should definitely start to learn it. Almost every female pro uses a 2h and even the men have started adding it to their games.
Very worth it. The one-hander is good for shots that you don’t have a lot of time on, so singles especially it is preferred. But I’ve found that when given enough time, I can whip a diving drive with the two-hander. I think I’m a unique situation though, I’m a natural lefty but play with my right hand😂
If you have a strong one handed backhand then stick with it. The two handed backhand is an option but not a requirement to get better.
Explain the 3 imaginary balls please.