Why is the one-handed backhand so rare?
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Rackets and strings allow for so much topspin that rally balls from even average players are bouncing up to eye level, making it hard for even the 6-foot-7 Eubanks to get on top of the ball on some backhands.
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2HBH for fast returns 1HBH for everything else apart from odd emergency scrapes.
I'm comfortable hitting both. I get way more spin with the 2h but much more power easy power with the 1h. For big servers / hard hitters I use 2h because i can absorb pace better and have more options to counter. When it's slower (or singles) I use 1h since i can be more aggressive with it and can change directions easier and disguise the shot better.
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1HBH’s relationship with topspin is interesting. It definitely is harder to hit high topspin with it, but I would argue you can get more topspin with the one hander which can really help with angles
1HB till age 45,was always my weaker side.
Switch to 2HB was a revelation with so far more control.
The 1HB is just so much harder to master.
I'm sticking with 1 HBH. My dad played with 1 HBH and I think grew up watching him, to this day when I remember his tennis playing in my mind, it was always his backhand, his coolest shot, and of course Fed, Wawrinka, Thiem, Justine Henin, etc.
I think it's also about the confidence boost that gives you extra motivation having a certain style of playing that matches your ideal / idols. I personally have been really drawn to the form and of it, it's almost like a drawing a katana from the sheath and striking it across.. as opposed to swinging a broad sword with two hands kind of thing which feels a bit bulky, imho. I don't know if that makes sense... maybe it's not but I'm not a pro obviously and will never be, so that extra advantage doesn't matter at all for me...
For club level this topspin problem is a no issue. Actually for us, mere mortals, we strugle with techinique, timing and space. I have a 1hbh as well and I think the 2 handed is the safer shot. However! Tennis is about enjoying and I love the style of play and coolnes that this 1 hander gives me LUL
I think what you said makes sense. Having the confidence and modeling your game after someone else’s play style that you admire is one of the great things about tennis. I also get where you are coming from about the katana/broad sword reference
Some people are just naturally better 1HBs. I can't hit a double hander well simply I don't have enough core rotation / flexibility.
1HBH checking in. Feels weird with 2HBH for myself.
I guess all of these reasons are true at the pro level. If you're fighting for the top spots, it's wise to do the most advantageous things possible. But at the amateur level, I'd argue that the 1HBH is easier to learn. The motion is pretty simple with less body rotation that the 2HBH. At the lower level people don't hit with that much topspin nor they possess a killing kick serve to pose too many problems. Sure the shot forces you to move better and develop a good slice, but I consider them very positive things to do anyway. Personally it took me 2 months to make my 1HBH better than my 15-year-old 2HBH.
I agree. Speaking from personal experience, the 2hbh never clicked with me. Any tips on improving your one hander ?
I would say the development of a good slice and better movement is a good thing as well! I think it also does well to have a very good coach that can truly help give the correct fundamentals for either shot too and then let the player see which they prefer
@@SilverBloodedOne Depends on the problems you're having with it lol. I think for amateurs it's better to straighten your arm early in the preparation phase like Dominic Thiem. That will prevent you from hitting the shot with a bent arm which can lead to injuries. Plus it makes the motion even simpler as you would swing mostly from the shoulder instead of the elbow.
How about the option of two forehands? It takes a long time to learn but ultimately can be the easiest on the body.
If you can master it then I say more power to ya!
Grip switch is too long - for 1HBH you don't change much, for 2HBH you just add another hand and twist for grip change. For second forehand you need to replace hands entirely, too long
Not going away for me no way 😊 I have tried two handed personally found it restrictive, I think you can do more with one hander maybe you should try it lol 😜
I just might have to start practicing with it more
The biggest argument against 1HBH is how demanding it is on your arm which in a long run might tire you and even cause you injuries. With 2HBH you pretty much use your other arm so it is much easier on your body.
It shouldn't be demanding if contact point is right.
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As you get older two-handed becomes more stressful on the body especially if you put on weight. Most guys over 60 who can still play tend to use the one hander
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I think the 1 hand backhand will start creeping back in as years move by actually. It's a really easily disguisable shot compared to a 2 hander.
That being said, I don' think this has anything to do with one being better than the other. It's a coaching thing. Players are being coached at a younger age now and the 1 hander for a 6 year old is super difficult. So they get coached into using 2 handers and never leave it.
I would bet that most players using 1 hand back hands now a days, started the sport later than most people.
I definitely agree with you that it is more of a coaching thing. If it does start making a comeback then I am all for it since tennis will begin to have more variety of players like it use too
I have trouble getting the amount of topspin with my 2HBH I’d like. With my 1H , I can get all I need and more. The 2H is so much easier to block and redirect with tho wow
I would agree with that
Im dominating at 4.5 level with 1hbh. I return serves great and my bh slice is nasty. But….at the pro level….1hbh is extinct….I agree
For higher level play, the 1HB has too many weaknesses, all the ones you said plus , even on less TS shots but with power , the 1HB is going to be a liability in long run.It requires too much prep time, whereas the 2 hander requires less and is more stable to boot. There is also the return, 2HB > 1HB.
Does the one hander really have more reach ? I think that's a bit of a myth. Try doing an open stance BH with a one hander, see how awkward that feels, and the reach is short and stunted but the 2HB on an open stance is a complete different story, can be done and has been a zillion times by the best , see Borg, Nadal and of course Djoko. Also it has more reach, you don't have to step over again, into closed stance , cause your rear hand gives you that reach and control.
The only thing is the slice but you can always release the rear hand and turn it into a 1HB for the slice.
I disagree with harder for beginners to learn. One handed is easier to learn, especially for folks that got into tennis late. Two handed is harder coz ppl are confused which hand to use. Some ppl say it’s like a lefty fh, others said it’s not and it’s lead with your dominant hand. That’s why a lot of ppl two handed look ugly and unoptimised.
I definitely agree that there is quite a bit of confusion when first learning the 2 hander. I feel that the 1 hander is easier to understand but harder to master while the 2 hander is harder to understand but once you get it you can figure it out/ make it work for you faster
One hander is still the dominant backhand in the park. It is much simpler to learn for adult beginners. Roger's backhand sucked compared to Wawrinka's. Thiem also would have won more slams if he didn't get so severely injured. A shiddy two-hander is better than a shiddy one-hander. A great one-hander is is better than a great two-hander.
Love Stan’s & Henin’s 1HBH, my GOATs of 1HBH
I definitely agree about Thiem. I would have loved to see how many slams he would have won had he not gotten injured
It obvious and everyone over complicates why the two hander is more popular.
Kids start with a two hander and because the game has changed to more base line rally, and counter punching, defensive play style, there is no reason to have kids switch.
The one hander is a attack style stroke. More power, more spin, better reach, makes great vollyers but it's terrible for defense and forces slices.
Both strokes are terrible for high balls.
Yeah, high balls for everyone is just hard
Well I don't disagree that the 2 handed backhand is easier to learn and use, I think you do learn to adapt. I'm about a foot shorter than Eubanks, so high backhands are more the norm for me than him. It is probably harder for him because he is so tall, that he just doesn't get them that often. I've had a partner who once commented to me, "I think you're the only person I know that likes high backhands". You adapt.
I agree with the adaptability. As long as we are always learning new ways to get better with our techniques and play style then tennis will never get boring and we just get to keep having fun
go fith just one serve should shift things a bit
tennis is quite boring mostly