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One - Handed Backhand

  • 20-07-2010 3:10pm
    #1
    Feliperocha51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi Guys,

    I've been playing tennis for a year and few months. In a public courts and dont have much coaching experience. Just Youtube research. I have a babolat Pure Storm, Wich does makes me feel confortable for the forehand. But for back hand, I have to have a great move and a long swing to have a good shot. So when comes a quick game Im always in trouble. The problem would be the grip ? the Strings ? Me ? or the Raquet ? to obtain a great one handed backhand ???

    Take Care


Comments

  • #2
    Rob2D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭Rob2D


    Sounds like your preparation is a bit off, like you're leaving it too late. Also, big racquets like that, I find, aren't great for a one-hander. You might be standing too far into the court as well. If you keep getting caught out, you might try hitting more slices or blocks. Hitting some consistent and safe blocks back is good for building up your backhand confidence, if its been off for a while.


  • #3
    badgerpm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭badgerpm


    To be honest, I didn't fully understand your problem, but it sounds like your saying that you need a big effort to generate a good backhand. Remember to turn the shoulder of your hitting arm right around so that your hitting from a cloed stance. This is achieved by as Rob2D said, early preparation. Another key factor with the 1hbh is footwork; your footwork needs to be good to make sure your in a good position, a 2hbh is more forrgiving in this respect. If you remember Footwork, Preparation and Turn your shoulder, the rest should fall in to place.


  • #4
    bing3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭bing3


    Hate to say it but if i were getting into the game again I would be using the 2bh. As someone who took up the game late enough in life i had preconceptions towards the 1bh for purely aesthetical reasons. When it works its great but in a tight game it can go awry. The double hander imo lacks finesse and reach but can give a lot more reliability. Go for the double :)


  • #5
    Rob2D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭Rob2D


    bing3 wrote: »
    Hate to say it but if i were getting into the game again I would be using the 2bh. As someone who took up the game late enough in life i had preconceptions towards the 1bh for purely aesthetical reasons. When it works its great but in a tight game it can go awry. The double hander imo lacks finesse and reach but can give a lot more reliability. Go for the double :)

    Its that type of attitude that has ruined the game. Everyone just wants to win. I say play whatever you like.


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