Perfect Two Handed Backhand in 3 Steps - Perfect Tennis (episode 6)
How to hit the perfect two-handed backhand in 3 simple steps.
Having a solid, consistent backhand in tennis has now become a must for any serious tennis player. Pro players such as Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner have demonstrated that you can create incredible power and hit amazing winners with the two-handed backhand in tennis.
However, even recreational players can build a reliable weapon if they work on mastering the fundamentals.
In this video, Coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will show you how to hit the perfect two-handed backhand in tennis in three steps.
The Perfect Grip
Mastering the backhand all starts with using the ideal grip. For most players, the ideal grip combination will be: the continental grip on the bottom hand and the eastern forehand grip on the top hand.
Step One
The first step to master is early preparation and the grip change as quickly as possible. Most players will wait in the ready position with a forehand grip, so changing into your backhand grip as soon as possible is key in creating time. Whilst changing grips, you can also start the upper body coil and turn your right shoulder (for right handers) towards the oncoming ball.
Step Two
Reaching the perfect power position is the next step. The power position is the furthest back position in the swing. Imagine the swing in two phases, the backwards phase and the forwards phase. The power position allows you to create an ideal position to launch the racket towards the oncoming ball.
Focus on having the racket head higher than the grip level, create some space between your arms and the body and ensure you have coiled fully in this back position.
Step Three
The contact point and finish. Ideally, you'll want to make contact in front of the body and ensure you extend towards your target slightly after making contact to keep the balls on the strings for longer.
If you're hitting with more topspin, the top hand will create the windshield wiper motion and if you're hitting a flatter backhand, the arms will extend out more. With both strokes, try to ensure you finish above your right shoulder to allow the racket to slow down in a natural way.
Remember - Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will your tennis game. However, we can help speed up your improvements with our free stroke checklist here - [ Ссылка ]
Video Timeline
00:00 - Lesson Intro
00:45 - The Perfect Grip
01:16 - Step One (Preparation)
03:47 - Step Two (Power Position)
06:05 - Step Three (Contact and Finish)
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