Tennis Lessons - Get more power on your two-handed backhand -Tennis Tips

Players hit two-handed backhands to get more power, yet many end up with short, choppy strokes with little pace. To get more pop on your two-hander, master an opposite hand forehand. If you are right-handed, try some forehands with your left hand. It may feel awkward at first, but it's an essential skill to develop. Stage 2 is to place just your thumb and index finger of your right hand on the grip. At this stage, note that the pace doesn't come from muscles. It comes from relaxation. Finally, hit some full two-handers. Just be certain to maintain the same relaxed feel you experienced throughout this progression.
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[OncourtOffcourt]

Robert, very good point. Thanks. It's now over 5 years since we filmed that tip. Today is her 18th birthday. Since that time, on her two-handed, she is also extending more with her left hand and that is helping give more pop as well.

[robertslistening]

I like her acceleration. She's getting good punch on the ball. I also like the way the back foot rises and the front foot flattens. If she wants to be really good though, she needs to work extra hard on hitting shoulder high balls with power. That to me is the hardest part of groundstrokes, because everything is heavy topspin with high bounces.

[snep14342]

im not comfortable in this type of backhand stroke.