In this 5th episode of Tennis Masterclass, we talk about the art of one-handed backhand. Compared to two-handed backhand, the one-handed can be tricky to learn if you don’t know the mechanics. I’m going to walk you through the fundamentals that will bring your backhand to the next level!

What are advantages and disadvantages of having a single-handed backhand? Which technique is the best?

When you’re learning tennis, either as a kid or an adult, it’s not easy to have the strength and coordination to execute this effectively. This is where having the second hand on the racket makes a BIIIG difference. The more tennis you play, the more easier is to pull off the single hander. Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet are the greatest examples of tennis players using this technique. However, it’s all about what you feel comfortable with.

During this session, I teach you all the key elements of how to hit one-handed backhand including racket preparation, contact point, foot position, follow through and tactical options. At the very end I open up the biggest secret of Roger Federer, so watch carefully!

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
0:33 - One-handed vs Two-handed backhand
2:56 - One-handed backhand technique
3:08 - Preparation: rotate your shoulders
3:56 - Preparation: bend your arm
4:51 - Placement and footwork in regard with your dominant eye
6:36 - Hitting the ball and contact point
8:26 - Drive the ball
9:16 - Use your left arm
10:50 - Relax your wrist
11:39 - Early preparation
12:30 - Be careful!
13:03 - Roger’s secret
13:45 - Conclusion

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