Moving in sideways even after the shot, or else I will lose control?? Control of what? My feet? I never saw Djokovic or Nadal moving sideways like a broken robot after a backhand.....
@TheConnyB i think that is to help you get the idea of a stable one handed backhand and after u can do it with well u can stop moving sideways like that
It is not that simple! Most good players hit the ball on the rise (it is easier if you are taller) because of the spin that some players putt on the ball! About 45 degrees to where you want to hit the ball! Where is your right foot? What is your grip? Where is your arm in relation to your shoulder? And what about your grip? And where is the imaginary point of contact? Not a bad explanation, but missing a few points!
I play with a one handed backhand and it's my more dominant and stable shot. What made me feel uncomfortable with what he showed is that he takes his racquet striaght back and brings it right forward. For me to improve my timing and racquet head speed I make a little C and keep the racquet moving. Hope it might help you guys, I strongly believe one handed is the way to play.
You actually do follow through more but you spring the racquet back to try and fake the 'statue of liberty' pose. Stop giving bad info; anyway people will watch Fed and see that the follow-through is with bent elbow at the end.. relaxed. loose.
You should study slo-mo vids of those pros. I know I do.
Dude, the follow trough is with a bent elbow... look at Federer and all other one-hander tour pros. They have a more complete follow through because they are relaxed, and you are too tight
Pretty instructive video but can you give some tips on approaching the ball? My biggest woe on backhand is positioning myself before the shot, so tips on distancing myself from the ball, height of impact and such would help out greatly, thank you in advance.
You guys know he use to be a pro, right? But here you idiots are making fun of his footwork when he's giving you pro tips. He's represented Israel two times in the olympics and advanced to the 4th round of the US Open. Show some respect to a player that probably has a rating of 6.0 and higher.
@theriokid Well, at least in this video on the backhand, at first you can see him actually finishing the first couple of backhands with the the racquet going past the straight position... and then you can see him actually spring the racquet back to straight up... obviously to make his point, which is wrong to begin with. The racquet should follow through naturally... it should be pointing towards the back fence, not the sky.
wha the f**ck?????? this guy looks like a ninja swiming a katana sword!! and he moves just... so wrong... i mean, i havent got the best one-handed backhand in history, but im way better than this mate... he should watch a federers game sometime!
you have to maintain a 90 degree angle from your arm to the tennis racket, its like the letter "L" on its side, the racket being the smaller part of the racket
@Martinjls RIGHT. Good one. In the past 18 months I've modernized (I learned old-school) my game by introducing the 'L' concept. Way better.. also I adopted what I call my 'Tits-Up' Backhand: on the one-handed backhand follow through, I really puff out the chest, like Fed.. with the 'L' and more Western grip. I now really whale away, expecting a great shot every time.
hes telling you to stay sideways AFTER the shot, meaning he thinks you shouldn't rotate your shoulders, but like that your forehand will be a weak shot with no pace at all. the power in the backhand must come from exactly that: shoulder rotation. at the beginning your back should be facing the net, then the shoulders should rotate and at contact they should be pointing in the desired direction of the shot, and finishing by carrying the rotation through, ensuring enough top spin and pace.
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Can't see it. Golf has a strong push back off the lead leg. Baseball has it. If you tried to throw a ball hard with your knee in that bent position, you'd get no power. Solidity is the most important thing at contact, which means swinging as fast as you can won't necessarily produce good ball speed. The body has to back up that 5 oz * 100 mph= 500 oz coming at you, but the push back from the lead leg produces more torque and stability. I hit over 100 mph double or single handed that way.
hes ok but too robotic for me.... one handers are about being creative... otherwise wed use a boring two hand........ lol plus his chest is too side on, you want real power your chest should follow the ball gasquet is a perfect example
This guy is an Israeli former tennis player. He reached the fourth round in the US Open. His highest singels rank was 61. Now, he is the manager of the John McEnroe's tennis academy.
@gouthammeruva It doesn't matter how it looks as it's effective. Most one handed backhand players have horrible looking backhands, but they are EXTREMELY effective. Also, he's most likely exaggerating in this to show the form, so it looks awkward.
@gouthammeruva Then you don't know much about tennis. There's nothing ugly about it, and technically, it's extremely sound and efficient. Tennis is not visual art, although it can be, but the merit of a stroke is not in how pretty it is to look at.
@tuber123asd Usually 'pretty' strokes look pretty because they are biomechanically correct and therefore the player looks smooth and fluid.... like Federer.
@gouthammeruva he's trying to teach technique u retard.... he looks weird cause he's trying to make a point. And if you still think that then try getting ranked top 60 on the ATP.
@wongtim12 Yeah, but make the RIGHT point... don't FORCE the racquet to stop on the follow-through. Open your eyes and watch the pros like Fed and Gasquet follow through more fully and naturally. Slo-mo video proves my point. Don't come on here and just flame people. Do some research, look at the facts.
Just because a guy played pro doesn't mean he knows biomechanics.
I love the little pitta patter of this guys feet too :D it looks funny, but its actually very technically correct, I believe what he's showing is high level Tennis because of the short steps, which are called adjustment steps. Most recreational players do big leaps towards the ball and end up overcompensating on their position and are then too close to the ball at the point of contact.. that totally messes up the shot.
This is not the best technique, I suggest to take a look at videos of Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl, Ivan Ljubicic, Justin Henan to really learn how to make this stroke. This guy here makes some mistakes, some not so good advice and hasn't got an elegant style...
This is not the best technique, I suggest to take a look at videos of Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl, Ivan Ljubicic, Justin Henan to really learn how to make this stroke. This guy here makes some terrible mistakes and is not elegant...
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What about his footwork is funny? Lots of little steps help you properly position yourself to hit the best possible shot. You obviously dont play tennis, or at least not well.
Sampras was a two handed in the very beginning then converted to one handed to adjust to the grass court at wimbeldon where he got seven titles...the one handed gives more control and precise placement with less power...Gasquet has one of the best one handed which is considered his main strength...Gonzales, Ljubicic they have very good one handed...Federer's backhand now became weaker than it used to be from 05-07...you can notice it from his return of serve...but it is still awesome
@jjbspon Less power with a one-hander?? I guarantee that is not true. Ive been playing tennis for 15 years and have hit both types of backhands in this period so I would know. Now I use a one-handed backhand and the reason it has more potential for power is you get getter extension through the hitting zone with the 1hbh than with the 2hbh, with proper technique the one-handed backhand can be hit harder than the two-hander.
@jjbspon They play with a two-handed backhand because that is what feels more comfortable to them. To me the one-hander feels more comfortable its all a matter of personal preference.
@henmaniac87 i don't think so cuz coaches learn kids when they are very young to play with two handed to give the shot more power...but when are older enough you can select whatever you want...
@jjbspon Right this is why most kids hit two-handed backhands, because they dont have enough strength in their arm to hit a one-handed backhand, and its just a more difficult shot to learn, but the reason pro like Murray and Djokovic hit 2hbh is because it is more comfortable to them, if they wanted to they could definitely switch, but this is what they are used to so they stick with it.
If you have enough strength and good technique for a 1hbh it can definitely be hit harder than a two-hander
@MrPURECONTROL No theyre not. One handed backhands have THE POTENTIAL to be more powerful everytime...why you ask? because the hitting arm is at greater extension on the one handed backhand and their is more range of motion= more power.
@henmaniac87 But one-handers can't deal with high balls as well as two-handers... although Fed can rip it.. he's actually playing better now in some ways than he did a few years ago.. the trouble is that Nadal and Djoker are better than they were too
@jjbspon Because it is the more secure stroke and most players learn to play with two hands from an early age, I used to...just comes down to whether or not you stick with it or go one handed.
I use a single handed backhand but I'm having trouble with the shot when the ball is up real high, e.g. shoulder level. Any tips? Should I change grip?
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Great tips. SHouldn't the front leg straighten out though? Especially since your keeping your body sideways and leaving your head still so well. Great vid!
my two cent or three cent is to be on tip toe everytime in case the ball is too high. Extreme close stance everytime. stop short meaning don't every swing it. Remember, another good thing about 1hbh is a slice. Don't force the 1hbh.
The biggest mistake people make is having continental grip and not an eastern grip. It's the only way you can hit without making it go up completely or into the net.
actually that's wrong. I mean, your logic is completely correct but you can always hit a decent return with a 1 hand backhand no matter what grip you're using, if you're familiar with it. I can use any grip and get it through still. With my left hand back hand, I use continental and it puts a backspin on the ball as well keep is fast and low. Not low enough to hit a cord ball. Just a little higher. with right hand I use a weird grip I came up with myself.
A continental grip cannot allow you to play a top spin or flat backhand; it is suitable, even preferable, for a slice though. Also, on your top spin and flat stroke off that wing, you have the choice between an Eastern or an Extreme eastern... Meaning one or two bevels behind your service (continental) grip.
Now, you can vary your griping position (spread, hammer) in between both, angled, etc. But, what ever you do, remain between those.
I kind of make up my own random grips, I hate going by the book :3 But yeah, I'm well aware of what you've said :] But I go with whatever's comfortable ;D
There are many versions of the same grip; just make sure that you always remain within this range or else you will never be able to execute your stroke properly and I literally mean that it won't be physically and biologically possible to produce a decent ball off a wrongly gripped racket.
Some variations are acceptable, as long as they do not interfer with the execution. I tell you this because many people think they can play like they want and still hit correctly... it's not true.
I switch hands a lot in between returns so I don't really focus on anything like staying within the range. I'm all about going over the limit and creating new things :]
Pros neither focus on staying within the range although they actually stay within the range... you shouldn't even have to think about it, but you won't be able to play solid strokes off "home-made" strokes...
Sports require considerably complicated actions to impart energy from as many parts as possible.
But the grips always originate from someone or somewhere. Everything starts from scratch, like a eastern grip was never called an eastern grip before it was well-known :] Everything is something that someone just thought of and knowing that, I believe that I have the potential to create my own tennis forms and play my own tennis. :]
The grips originate from a need to exploit a certain swing fully. Try hitting a windshield wiper with an eastern grip and you'll find yourself tilting your wrist until it grabs something more like a semi-western.
It has to be based onto a reflexion and not onto a trial and error. I never said you do not have to put some of yourself into your shots... Jackie Chan said once about a form of martial dance that one must first try to copy his master to later make it his own art.
It was never a question of copying Roger Federer because he is world number one or Roddick's serve because it looks nice; it's more a matter of learning how to exploit your body to produce the same effects. once you have learnt and mastered their methods, adjust it so it fits your game.
You can change the game by improvement, but you'll never change the fact that top spin is put on the ball by brsuhing the back of the ball or that starting higher helps hitting high balls...
@GueorguiJoukov You are right. Tennis is highly technical. Someone said it was second to gymnastics. Many hackers just say they play 'naturally' as if to say they are talented, and don't need to know technique LOL
wtf should you stare at the ground? if u just stay still and stare at the ground for 2 seconds it will be hard to catch a ball tht is more farthere away.
In theory yes, but in reality...good luck following his advice. I can only give you one advice when it comes to one handed BH be quick like a mouse! speed speed speed! That's it.
@0wn3dforlife lol damn thats funny he just hit another perfect one handed backhand and your sitting on your ass and watching because you cant do it and all you can think about is how funny his feet are? special dood
@madman1487 Chill dude. I thght it was funny too. I'm on the tennis team at school, I can also hit back hands well, but it helps to also hear other tips from other players like in this video. I may be on my ass typing right now, but on the court, I'm always on my feet. You have no right to put him/her down. Even if it was a bit of an immature statement. You never know, they may be able to kick ur ass on the court.
his tip of staying low doesn't allow for you to use your legs to add extra power/spin to your shots. watch federer, and see how he pushes with his legs as you would also do on a forehand and serve. since they are very strong muscles you need to incorporate them in your shots
Notice how his thumb, does not wrap the racket. This not good.
I don't believe in the "straight - statue of liberty" thing - should be more loose. He is very stiff.
I look at the ball bouncing of the racket, helps to hit the ball on the centre of the racket. The left hand is important (if your right handed) to adjust your grip accordingly depending where the ball is.
i always feel that you should swing naturally and then adjust from there. no two people will have the same swing because no two people have the exact same mechanics. build off your natural motion. the key points are what you want to pay attention to.
@swishpix It's true that one should be really relaxed... joints, grip, etc. All players would play more naturally if they were always loosey-goosey on court... it's amazing what the body can do if you let it... don't think too much about technique. LOOSE joints, like a puppet on a string!
this looks awkward. he keeps his hips too still which is what you want if your going down the line but cross court you need to open up more to get more angle and power.
lol whats the point by staring into the ground for so long? u will get u huge surprise when the ball returnes.. one important thing in tennis is to read the opponent. So if i was u, I wouldn't do this in a real match.
@schade515 A lot of the stuff this guy teaches is wrong, but this part is right. keep your head down after you hit the shot. most coaches teach this and watch Federer he does it all the time.
He may have been a good player, but as an instructor he's awful.
Look at him as he's following through. His legs and hips stop, yet his arm keeps on moving! He even makes it a point to stress that! That is absolutely ridiculous. He's denying himself the power of that upward movement. Thus using all arm. Hello tennis elbow.
Watch Federer hit his topspin backhand. On the completion of his follow through, knees aren't bent, they're straight. he's "lifted" up so high, he's on his tippy toes!
@gigatron4 Actually, if I played Federer, I already know how I would beat him. Pulling it off is a whole different story.
Watching this guy again is still unbelievable. I can't believe he says keep your knees bent like that on the follow through! I watched a video of him playing and even he didn't do that! And his example about kids legs not being strong enough is equally laughable. Kids don't just get out of a wheelchair and start playing tennis, Geez!
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MegaArmstrong21 4 days ago
i think this video will make me worse than it will better.
1) too stiff
2) no rotation
3) what happened to an "effortless" shot? the arm should swing with very very little effort
just saying.
mellowphi 1 week ago
"thats wrong you lose control" weirdo!
KorgathBladefist1 2 months ago
Moving in sideways even after the shot, or else I will lose control?? Control of what? My feet? I never saw Djokovic or Nadal moving sideways like a broken robot after a backhand.....
TheConnyB 3 months ago
@TheConnyB i think that is to help you get the idea of a stable one handed backhand and after u can do it with well u can stop moving sideways like that
longngo12 2 months ago
It is not that simple! Most good players hit the ball on the rise (it is easier if you are taller) because of the spin that some players putt on the ball! About 45 degrees to where you want to hit the ball! Where is your right foot? What is your grip? Where is your arm in relation to your shoulder? And what about your grip? And where is the imaginary point of contact? Not a bad explanation, but missing a few points!
pjcd1961 3 months ago
I play with a one handed backhand and it's my more dominant and stable shot. What made me feel uncomfortable with what he showed is that he takes his racquet striaght back and brings it right forward. For me to improve my timing and racquet head speed I make a little C and keep the racquet moving. Hope it might help you guys, I strongly believe one handed is the way to play.
1930bilbo 3 months ago
Back in the day, tennis instruction books said to finish the followthrough with your racquet pointed at the target LOL
ARTZY64 4 months ago
You actually do follow through more but you spring the racquet back to try and fake the 'statue of liberty' pose. Stop giving bad info; anyway people will watch Fed and see that the follow-through is with bent elbow at the end.. relaxed. loose.
You should study slo-mo vids of those pros. I know I do.
ARTZY64 4 months ago
Dude, the follow trough is with a bent elbow... look at Federer and all other one-hander tour pros. They have a more complete follow through because they are relaxed, and you are too tight
ARTZY64 4 months ago
More like a comedy sketch than a tennis help vid.
ThePacemaker45 4 months ago
This guy looks funny but he is trying to display some important stroke play information to novice players.
MrPercyboy 4 months ago
Pretty instructive video but can you give some tips on approaching the ball? My biggest woe on backhand is positioning myself before the shot, so tips on distancing myself from the ball, height of impact and such would help out greatly, thank you in advance.
miamirain 5 months ago
Is this guy a lefty?
MegaRubikscubemaster 5 months ago
You guys know he use to be a pro, right? But here you idiots are making fun of his footwork when he's giving you pro tips. He's represented Israel two times in the olympics and advanced to the 4th round of the US Open. Show some respect to a player that probably has a rating of 6.0 and higher.
AragonShamil 5 months ago 8
@AragonShamil We'd respect him more if he taught, as well as he played.
I'm not arguing his ability as a player. He obviously was a good one. But some of his tennis tips are completely ridiculous.
theriokid 4 months ago
@theriokid Well, at least in this video on the backhand, at first you can see him actually finishing the first couple of backhands with the the racquet going past the straight position... and then you can see him actually spring the racquet back to straight up... obviously to make his point, which is wrong to begin with. The racquet should follow through naturally... it should be pointing towards the back fence, not the sky.
ARTZY64 4 months ago
i know i can beat him.
and im a 3.5 at best
415Underdog 5 months ago
@415Underdog You wouldn't stand a chance, the guy was #61 on the tour. You wouldn't even get your racquet on the ball, fool
ARTZY64 4 months ago
what's with the footwork?? this is terrible.
sultanabran1 6 months ago in playlist tennis
his footwork is a joke
gamerkid241 6 months ago
ROFL HAHAHA luv it when u tip toe like that hahaha xD
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liedetecter2000 6 months ago
wha the f**ck?????? this guy looks like a ninja swiming a katana sword!! and he moves just... so wrong... i mean, i havent got the best one-handed backhand in history, but im way better than this mate... he should watch a federers game sometime!
MeZa1945 6 months ago
1:01 . WTF?
MONK3YBOMB 6 months ago 43
you have to maintain a 90 degree angle from your arm to the tennis racket, its like the letter "L" on its side, the racket being the smaller part of the racket
Martinjls 6 months ago
@Martinjls RIGHT. Good one. In the past 18 months I've modernized (I learned old-school) my game by introducing the 'L' concept. Way better.. also I adopted what I call my 'Tits-Up' Backhand: on the one-handed backhand follow through, I really puff out the chest, like Fed.. with the 'L' and more Western grip. I now really whale away, expecting a great shot every time.
ARTZY64 4 months ago
hes telling you to stay sideways AFTER the shot, meaning he thinks you shouldn't rotate your shoulders, but like that your forehand will be a weak shot with no pace at all. the power in the backhand must come from exactly that: shoulder rotation. at the beginning your back should be facing the net, then the shoulders should rotate and at contact they should be pointing in the desired direction of the shot, and finishing by carrying the rotation through, ensuring enough top spin and pace.
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rexwinnrocks 7 months ago
you lose much time after backhand standing on one leg... :D
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AlexanderThePianist 7 months ago
I thought the title said Tennis Tips: One Handed Beckham.
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tutorialsandhacks 7 months ago
Look at Federer's lead leg. John Mcenroe was a volleyer, not a hard groundstroker. Times have changed.
robertslistening 7 months ago
Can't see it. Golf has a strong push back off the lead leg. Baseball has it. If you tried to throw a ball hard with your knee in that bent position, you'd get no power. Solidity is the most important thing at contact, which means swinging as fast as you can won't necessarily produce good ball speed. The body has to back up that 5 oz * 100 mph= 500 oz coming at you, but the push back from the lead leg produces more torque and stability. I hit over 100 mph double or single handed that way.
robertslistening 7 months ago
hes ok but too robotic for me.... one handers are about being creative... otherwise wed use a boring two hand........ lol plus his chest is too side on, you want real power your chest should follow the ball gasquet is a perfect example
AceGuitarR7 8 months ago
wat about a shoulder turn you producing power unnaturally and only with your arm
offyourhead12 9 months ago
That's an ugly on hander. It looks so stiff and the wrist isn't bent on the take back. It looks very unnatural.
sam74 9 months ago
This guy is an Israeli former tennis player. He reached the fourth round in the US Open. His highest singels rank was 61. Now, he is the manager of the John McEnroe's tennis academy.
MrDanielZelik 9 months ago
This is the most ugly looking single handed backhand I ever saw in tennis.
gouthammeruva 9 months ago 43
@gouthammeruva It doesn't matter how it looks as it's effective. Most one handed backhand players have horrible looking backhands, but they are EXTREMELY effective. Also, he's most likely exaggerating in this to show the form, so it looks awkward.
CCPfilm 8 months ago
@gouthammeruva Then you don't know much about tennis. There's nothing ugly about it, and technically, it's extremely sound and efficient. Tennis is not visual art, although it can be, but the merit of a stroke is not in how pretty it is to look at.
tuber123asd 5 months ago
@tuber123asd Usually 'pretty' strokes look pretty because they are biomechanically correct and therefore the player looks smooth and fluid.... like Federer.
ARTZY64 4 months ago
@gouthammeruva he's trying to teach technique u retard.... he looks weird cause he's trying to make a point. And if you still think that then try getting ranked top 60 on the ATP.
wongtim12 4 months ago
@wongtim12 Yeah, but make the RIGHT point... don't FORCE the racquet to stop on the follow-through. Open your eyes and watch the pros like Fed and Gasquet follow through more fully and naturally. Slo-mo video proves my point. Don't come on here and just flame people. Do some research, look at the facts.
Just because a guy played pro doesn't mean he knows biomechanics.
ARTZY64 4 months ago
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that is Gilad Bloom. he was once ranked in the top 100 in the world
anmolmaitra78 3 months ago
agassi?
masahikoboado 9 months ago
He looked like a good tennis coach..
almightyseeker 9 months ago
He looks so funny when he plays.
shadows124 9 months ago
I love the little pitta patter of this guys feet too :D it looks funny, but its actually very technically correct, I believe what he's showing is high level Tennis because of the short steps, which are called adjustment steps. Most recreational players do big leaps towards the ball and end up overcompensating on their position and are then too close to the ball at the point of contact.. that totally messes up the shot.
MidnightEDJK 10 months ago
wow this guy looks like a chode
andyfan69201 10 months ago
jeez if i listened to this guy when i started playing i would suck
hing2012 10 months ago
impressive...
fashionbaby88 10 months ago
hai detto sandro?
DrugsyDrugs 11 months ago
Stanley Tucci?
JaiCourvoisier 11 months ago 2
This is not the best technique, I suggest to take a look at videos of Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl, Ivan Ljubicic, Justin Henan to really learn how to make this stroke. This guy here makes some mistakes, some not so good advice and hasn't got an elegant style...
alejandrouseche 11 months ago
@alejandrouseche His technique is good, he's just doing this like a robot so it's easier to see everything he does
bjarktron 10 months ago
This is not the best technique, I suggest to take a look at videos of Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl, Ivan Ljubicic, Justin Henan to really learn how to make this stroke. This guy here makes some terrible mistakes and is not elegant...
alejandrouseche 11 months ago
Is this guy for real???
soaresfp 11 months ago
look the thumb on the grip. That's a good grip?
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bmood778 1 year ago
lol the sound from his feet, *tis tis tis tis*
GrayAndCyan 1 year ago
the foot movement is really gay
AUstraliaSUKS1 1 year ago
Why can't you move your feet in a normal way ? ROFL
sersilfer9 1 year ago
my two handed backhand is better, but i want to learn one handed because it feels awesome when you hit one.
xridethelightningx 1 year ago
Who is the tallest Tennis player?
TheLeilisa 1 year ago
@TheLeilisa Isner, I believe.
BIGBANGxSHINee 1 year ago
@TheLeilisa In top 100. Ivo Karlovic with 208 cm ( 6’10” ) , second John Isner with 206 cm ( 6’9") , but I don't know who is the tallest player in ATP. I think Karlovic but I'm not 100 % sure.
gdjadidis 11 months ago
@TheLeilisa Isner is the tallest american player, but Karlovic is the tallest tennis player in the world.
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TheLeilisa 11 months ago
tumbs up if u cant hit a two handed backhand
marcelofcorch 1 year ago
@marcelofcorch everyone can...
andrewo91 1 year ago
@andrewo91 i disagrre i can't do a two handed backhand. im pretty good with one hand
MIXMASTER114 1 year ago
Would be smarter to use the right hand for me...I think :)
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1tenniscoach 1 year ago
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DOMINIK1223 1 year ago
Just one thing to point out. Your hitting shoulder works as a hinge. Keep your arm straight moving around the shoulder.
fbarrio73 1 year ago
@fbarrio73 The arm should break at the elbow hinge... watch Fed
ARTZY64 4 months ago
is this a joke?
berend101 1 year ago
Leave it to guy's like him to make tennis look even more gay.
mcihcrhiasel 1 year ago
@mcihcrhiasel
fuck u
n4ko 1 year ago
wot about high balls? thats hard.
historian111z 1 year ago
what grip is he using
Wenjie1988 1 year ago
he s joking... right?
BlueRosiC2 1 year ago
hahahahahahaha idk y but he looks rilly wierd XD
hinahira 1 year ago
good motherfucker!!!
vincetube88 1 year ago
good
yrkef 1 year ago
What about his footwork is funny? Lots of little steps help you properly position yourself to hit the best possible shot. You obviously dont play tennis, or at least not well.
henmaniac87 1 year ago
LMAO!!! kind of like the statue of liberty!!! HAHAH
noobsdumb 1 year ago
i thought backhand was with the right hand. :O my coach lied to me.
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amazing wow what a backhand
drillizma 1 year ago
very helpful. thanks!
MEGACLOPS 1 year ago
Sampras was a two handed in the very beginning then converted to one handed to adjust to the grass court at wimbeldon where he got seven titles...the one handed gives more control and precise placement with less power...Gasquet has one of the best one handed which is considered his main strength...Gonzales, Ljubicic they have very good one handed...Federer's backhand now became weaker than it used to be from 05-07...you can notice it from his return of serve...but it is still awesome
jjbspon 1 year ago
@jjbspon Less power with a one-hander?? I guarantee that is not true. Ive been playing tennis for 15 years and have hit both types of backhands in this period so I would know. Now I use a one-handed backhand and the reason it has more potential for power is you get getter extension through the hitting zone with the 1hbh than with the 2hbh, with proper technique the one-handed backhand can be hit harder than the two-hander.
henmaniac87 1 year ago
@henmaniac87 ok i really appreciate your own experience but why do you think player like Murray, Djokovic play with two handed backhand ?
jjbspon 1 year ago
@jjbspon They play with a two-handed backhand because that is what feels more comfortable to them. To me the one-hander feels more comfortable its all a matter of personal preference.
henmaniac87 1 year ago
@henmaniac87 i don't think so cuz coaches learn kids when they are very young to play with two handed to give the shot more power...but when are older enough you can select whatever you want...
jjbspon 1 year ago
@jjbspon Right this is why most kids hit two-handed backhands, because they dont have enough strength in their arm to hit a one-handed backhand, and its just a more difficult shot to learn, but the reason pro like Murray and Djokovic hit 2hbh is because it is more comfortable to them, if they wanted to they could definitely switch, but this is what they are used to so they stick with it.
If you have enough strength and good technique for a 1hbh it can definitely be hit harder than a two-hander
henmaniac87 1 year ago
@henmaniac87 two handers are more powerful
MrPURECONTROL 1 year ago
@MrPURECONTROL two handers have more control but one handers have more angle options but the power comes back to the player
Nabilisafan 1 year ago
@Nabilisafan no
MrPURECONTROL 1 year ago
@MrPURECONTROL No theyre not. One handed backhands have THE POTENTIAL to be more powerful everytime...why you ask? because the hitting arm is at greater extension on the one handed backhand and their is more range of motion= more power.
henmaniac87 6 months ago
@henmaniac87 But one-handers can't deal with high balls as well as two-handers... although Fed can rip it.. he's actually playing better now in some ways than he did a few years ago.. the trouble is that Nadal and Djoker are better than they were too
ARTZY64 4 months ago
@jjbspon Because it is the more secure stroke and most players learn to play with two hands from an early age, I used to...just comes down to whether or not you stick with it or go one handed.
henmaniac87 6 months ago
is it just me or does this guy look like andre agassi?
mIsSsOcCeR4eVeR 1 year ago
@mIsSsOcCeR4eVeR It's his brother;)
MrPhilippeLeb 1 year ago
@MrPhilippeLeb ohh ok thanks(:
mIsSsOcCeR4eVeR 1 year ago
@mIsSsOcCeR4eVeR Yeah.. it's the hedgerow eyebrows and shortage of hair LOL
ARTZY64 4 months ago
Thanks! Good advice! Will try nexttime I practice.
brossxyz123 1 year ago
damn you have an amazing backhand
mozo25 1 year ago
Gilad Bloom and Amos Mansdorf...........i remember them :-) long time ago
nice to see Gilad again
schnouff29 1 year ago
I use a single handed backhand but I'm having trouble with the shot when the ball is up real high, e.g. shoulder level. Any tips? Should I change grip?
jsheng319 1 year ago
@jsheng319 Make sure you swing right through the ball, 'conscious long contact'. Use a more extreme grip and swing at a steep angle
ARTZY64 4 months ago
does ne1 else think this guys backhand makes him look a bit awkward? I hope I dont look like that when I hit my one-handed backhand.
kIpPeIn0oB 1 year ago
I love one handed backhands, they look cool and elegant.
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MrPURECONTROL 1 year ago
@MrPURECONTROL Tell that to Federer, Wawrinka, Navratilova or Graf.
It depends more on the individual; though the two handed does seem to offer greater power.
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MrPURECONTROL 1 year ago
@aurus33 Agreed! It is definitely the most satisfying shot to unload on. And a beautiful one at that.
henmaniac87 1 year ago
@aurus33 1 handed backhands is my specialty!
IceBlades11 1 year ago
@aurus33 They look very graceful too, especially roger federers.
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2knowfun2 1 year ago
Great tips. SHouldn't the front leg straighten out though? Especially since your keeping your body sideways and leaving your head still so well. Great vid!
Tennistruth 1 year ago
@Tennistruth
Actually yes... 5 things which can be done without affecting the fundamentals:
1-LONG steps: if you can, have yoursel positionned off a long step by the end;
2-Use this step and put your feet onto the ground from heel to toe;
3-Turn your back so it faces your opponent: a full turn ensure maximum power;
4-Stay with the ball and straigthen that leg off higher balls - put all your weight behind your shots;
5-You can continue running while striking, but you need the right timing.
GueorguiJoukov 1 year ago
my two cent or three cent is to be on tip toe everytime in case the ball is too high. Extreme close stance everytime. stop short meaning don't every swing it. Remember, another good thing about 1hbh is a slice. Don't force the 1hbh.
wind1357 1 year ago
this looks like slapstick.. sorry
Densun 1 year ago
The biggest mistake people make is having continental grip and not an eastern grip. It's the only way you can hit without making it go up completely or into the net.
hattrickster33 1 year ago
@hattrickster33
actually that's wrong. I mean, your logic is completely correct but you can always hit a decent return with a 1 hand backhand no matter what grip you're using, if you're familiar with it. I can use any grip and get it through still. With my left hand back hand, I use continental and it puts a backspin on the ball as well keep is fast and low. Not low enough to hit a cord ball. Just a little higher. with right hand I use a weird grip I came up with myself.
krabykevin 1 year ago
@krabykevin yea if you're more advanced then that probably gives you a better shot
hattrickster33 1 year ago
@krabykevin
A continental grip cannot allow you to play a top spin or flat backhand; it is suitable, even preferable, for a slice though. Also, on your top spin and flat stroke off that wing, you have the choice between an Eastern or an Extreme eastern... Meaning one or two bevels behind your service (continental) grip.
Now, you can vary your griping position (spread, hammer) in between both, angled, etc. But, what ever you do, remain between those.
GueorguiJoukov 1 year ago
@GueorguiJoukov
I kind of make up my own random grips, I hate going by the book :3 But yeah, I'm well aware of what you've said :] But I go with whatever's comfortable ;D
krabykevin 1 year ago
@krabykevin
There are many versions of the same grip; just make sure that you always remain within this range or else you will never be able to execute your stroke properly and I literally mean that it won't be physically and biologically possible to produce a decent ball off a wrongly gripped racket.
Some variations are acceptable, as long as they do not interfer with the execution. I tell you this because many people think they can play like they want and still hit correctly... it's not true.
GueorguiJoukov 1 year ago
@GueorguiJoukov
I switch hands a lot in between returns so I don't really focus on anything like staying within the range. I'm all about going over the limit and creating new things :]
krabykevin 1 year ago
@krabykevin
Pros neither focus on staying within the range although they actually stay within the range... you shouldn't even have to think about it, but you won't be able to play solid strokes off "home-made" strokes...
Sports require considerably complicated actions to impart energy from as many parts as possible.
GueorguiJoukov 1 year ago
@GueorguiJoukov
But the grips always originate from someone or somewhere. Everything starts from scratch, like a eastern grip was never called an eastern grip before it was well-known :] Everything is something that someone just thought of and knowing that, I believe that I have the potential to create my own tennis forms and play my own tennis. :]
krabykevin 1 year ago
@krabykevin
The grips originate from a need to exploit a certain swing fully. Try hitting a windshield wiper with an eastern grip and you'll find yourself tilting your wrist until it grabs something more like a semi-western.
It has to be based onto a reflexion and not onto a trial and error. I never said you do not have to put some of yourself into your shots... Jackie Chan said once about a form of martial dance that one must first try to copy his master to later make it his own art.
GueorguiJoukov 1 year ago
@krabykevin
It was never a question of copying Roger Federer because he is world number one or Roddick's serve because it looks nice; it's more a matter of learning how to exploit your body to produce the same effects. once you have learnt and mastered their methods, adjust it so it fits your game.
You can change the game by improvement, but you'll never change the fact that top spin is put on the ball by brsuhing the back of the ball or that starting higher helps hitting high balls...
GueorguiJoukov 1 year ago
@GueorguiJoukov You are right. Tennis is highly technical. Someone said it was second to gymnastics. Many hackers just say they play 'naturally' as if to say they are talented, and don't need to know technique LOL
ARTZY64 4 months ago
does the sideways part actually help? anyone?
trojanwar1995 1 year ago
wtf should you stare at the ground? if u just stay still and stare at the ground for 2 seconds it will be hard to catch a ball tht is more farthere away.
skateluvr14 1 year ago
@skateluvr14 you aren't looking at the ground your watching the point of contact
endlesswonder 1 year ago
In theory yes, but in reality...good luck following his advice. I can only give you one advice when it comes to one handed BH be quick like a mouse! speed speed speed! That's it.
d0min0danc1ng 1 year ago
1:00 I LOL'D !!!!!!!! x] Look at his feet :D
0wn3dforlife 1 year ago 53
HAHAAHAHAAHAHAHA
ZKmG 1 year ago
@0wn3dforlife
That was what I was looking at. It's just awful. His weight was going away from the ball because his feet was pointing away from the ball.
didanhtennis 1 year ago
@0wn3dforlife i guess that when taking small steps, it helps to hit the ball at the sweet spot.
nomanno 1 year ago
@0wn3dforlife I'm not sure why you're lol at his feet. It's one of the few things he gets right.
theriokid 1 year ago
@0wn3dforlife lol damn thats funny he just hit another perfect one handed backhand and your sitting on your ass and watching because you cant do it and all you can think about is how funny his feet are? special dood
madman1487 10 months ago
@madman1487 Chill dude. I thght it was funny too. I'm on the tennis team at school, I can also hit back hands well, but it helps to also hear other tips from other players like in this video. I may be on my ass typing right now, but on the court, I'm always on my feet. You have no right to put him/her down. Even if it was a bit of an immature statement. You never know, they may be able to kick ur ass on the court.
deathangelmuffin 10 months ago
his tip of staying low doesn't allow for you to use your legs to add extra power/spin to your shots. watch federer, and see how he pushes with his legs as you would also do on a forehand and serve. since they are very strong muscles you need to incorporate them in your shots
tennisplayer135 1 year ago
this guy is fking gay
rizwayne 1 year ago
AND HILARIOUS
ZKmG 1 year ago
Notice how his thumb, does not wrap the racket. This not good.
I don't believe in the "straight - statue of liberty" thing - should be more loose. He is very stiff.
I look at the ball bouncing of the racket, helps to hit the ball on the centre of the racket. The left hand is important (if your right handed) to adjust your grip accordingly depending where the ball is.
hungdaman 1 year ago 2
Why must my back straight? I don't like to hit in that way.
Can you tell me why?
enjoymyprogram 1 year ago
i always feel that you should swing naturally and then adjust from there. no two people will have the same swing because no two people have the exact same mechanics. build off your natural motion. the key points are what you want to pay attention to.
swishpix 1 year ago
@swishpix It's true that one should be really relaxed... joints, grip, etc. All players would play more naturally if they were always loosey-goosey on court... it's amazing what the body can do if you let it... don't think too much about technique. LOOSE joints, like a puppet on a string!
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DreamsofMajesty 1 year ago
he looks like agassi
r0baa 1 year ago
that an over the top backhand
mikeyl2k9 1 year ago
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omg that's total bullshit. Never play a one handed backhand like he showed!!!
hugopelle 1 year ago
@hugopelle than you probably suck at tennis LOL
bonobono74 1 year ago 2
@hugopelle I do...and works perfect
gigatron4 1 year ago
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1974freud 2 years ago
this looks awkward. he keeps his hips too still which is what you want if your going down the line but cross court you need to open up more to get more angle and power.
AceGuitarR7 2 years ago
He exaggerates and thus prolongs the motions/ movements to make the points clear, but his technique and advice are very sound!
racer250nyc 2 years ago
lol whats the point by staring into the ground for so long? u will get u huge surprise when the ball returnes.. one important thing in tennis is to read the opponent. So if i was u, I wouldn't do this in a real match.
schade515 2 years ago
@schade515 i think its just to keep your body form making any mistakes
doublea422 2 years ago
@schade515 A lot of the stuff this guy teaches is wrong, but this part is right. keep your head down after you hit the shot. most coaches teach this and watch Federer he does it all the time.
theriokid 2 years ago
@theriokid Yes, maybe it's right to keep your head down, but not for so long like this guy do.
Federer doesn't keep his head down for so long.
schade515 2 years ago
its focusing on the ball, watch federer, his eyes stay looking at the impact point for quite a while also.
apgb8 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL love this tutorial thank you old man :D jk jk ur good :)
Adombo123 2 years ago
Best coach on the internet! Watch his vids several times and keep his tips in mind when you´re playing.
Puert4 2 years ago
Interesting how he uses his thumb for support on bevel 7 (3.43)
jkdhoward 2 years ago
he looks stoned after he hits the ball at the beginning...
wombatrage 2 years ago
He may have been a good player, but as an instructor he's awful.
Look at him as he's following through. His legs and hips stop, yet his arm keeps on moving! He even makes it a point to stress that! That is absolutely ridiculous. He's denying himself the power of that upward movement. Thus using all arm. Hello tennis elbow.
Watch Federer hit his topspin backhand. On the completion of his follow through, knees aren't bent, they're straight. he's "lifted" up so high, he's on his tippy toes!
theriokid 2 years ago 3
@theriokid Well..yeah..you are right...but if you are trying to beat Federer, you are watching the wrong video....
gigatron4 2 years ago
@gigatron4 Actually, if I played Federer, I already know how I would beat him. Pulling it off is a whole different story.
Watching this guy again is still unbelievable. I can't believe he says keep your knees bent like that on the follow through! I watched a video of him playing and even he didn't do that! And his example about kids legs not being strong enough is equally laughable. Kids don't just get out of a wheelchair and start playing tennis, Geez!
theriokid 2 years ago