TWO-HANDED BACKHAND VOLLEY (Advanced Tutorial) | ft. Annie Tichenor Pro Women's Pickleball Player

[@edjupickleball]

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Ed's Two-ie Attempt 4:14 - Annie's Two- Handed Backhand 8:50 - Annie's Pointers for Ed 12:55 - Two Handed Ground Strokes 13:35 - Paddle Head Speed 15:18 - Dustin's Paddle Speed 15:47 - Demonstrating Snap

[@sdub86]

This is one of the most helpful videos I've seen. Ed you were so right when you said "nobody really talks about this" and grabbed the camera for a close up. At least, I've never heard the 2H backhand grip explained in that detail. I've always had a functional 2HBH coming from a tennis background, but have struggled to identify how I could modify it to make it a more potent weapon in pickleball. I'm inspired to try some of the things mentioned here.

[@edjupickleball]

That’s my goal for this channel! I want to bring in the behind the scenes of what makes good pickleball players GREAT and create easier to understand, relatable content so everyone can learn what I’m learning.

[@AJ-pc8cl]

Fabulous insights! Before this video my two handed drive and volley were stuck in a rut for years. This is very special indeed. Thank you Annie and Ed!

[@pamboyles8395]

You two make a great teaching team, thank you!

[@edjupickleball]

i love teaching with annie! i'll let her know that for sure and i'll see if we can make more instructional content together :-)

[@AnnieTichenor]

I love teaching with you Ed 💫

[@genekochert9443]

Great content…… this top notch, well structured material that can start working on right away. Please continue to provide these nuggets

[@pstanchio]

Love this--it's my goal to clean up my 2H backhand (everything) in 2024.

[@kosanmr2]

She explains things well! Awesome video!

[@joq702]

This was SO on point for my next level training. Great explanations and demonstrations. Burst of energy is short spasms but in control. I 100% agree

[@quimby1035]

Annie rocks! Dont know her but would like to see more

[@edjupickleball]

She’s the best! Thanks for the comment. I’ll let her know- I’d love to make more videos with her.

[@madrum]

Excellent deep dive! Love it.

[@SnapShot83]

Great explanation and close up shot of the hands. Anyone else catch the random person walking into frame 😆 around the 10:30 mark

[@edjupickleball]

HAHA. I was wondering if anyone would notice that. I was desperately trying to maneuver myself to get him out of frame, but he was quite skilled in following me. He's a local friend of mine, all good lol

[@AnnieTichenor]

Hahah. I thought that was a pretty sweet moment. I somehow didn’t notice at all while filming 😂

[@CG-ph5lw]

Annie is So good! Thanks for the video.

[@funlearning4895]

Great video! Without going into too much technical details, Annie talked about kinetic chain ending with something similar to a whip/flick of the wrist. The flick allows higher acceleration of paddle movement right before hitting the ball to generate larger force on the ball. Thanks to Newton laws, the higher the force, the higher the acceleration of the ball leaving the paddle causing the ball to travel at higher pace/speed on average. Glad than Ed had the enlightenment on how forceful hits could be causing higher ball bounces when grips were more relaxed for flicks. All these concepts of kinetic chain, loose grips and flicks/whips are very important for competitive (not backyard) badminton. Having lot of years of experience in badminton, squash, tennis and table tennis, I have analyzed and put some cross-over skills to good use in my pickleball games!

[@edjupickleball]

This comment is so high quality and big brained. you guys are like way too smart for me 😂

[@funlearning4895]

Basically it's all about higher acceleration of paddle before the hit to cause higher acceleration of the ball. Relaxed muscles allow more explosiveness and thus higher acceleration of paddle. There is much to discuss about the big muscles on the shoulders and arms, to the smaller ones on wrist (and even to the much smaller ones on fingers, thumb) and their contribution to acceleration of paddle. I would think the fastest hand/punch should be generated with wrist/fingers/thumb power at fast hand fights. I use my wrist/fingers/thumbs together with lower arm pronation/supination a lot of time for speedups and kill shots at net play. A good analogy to think about is the boxing punch - a good punch starts with somewhat relaxed muscles before some explosive (high acceleration) movement 🙂

[@86309]

So very good, she is a stud, and explains it very well. Great job to both of you! Thank you! Very compact strokes.

[@peteherrera1502]

Thanks for the video

[@zacharymondejar4130]

It's so cool that you guys brought ben johns in for the cameo.

[@edjupickleball]

It wasn’t cheap, but worth 😉

[@S2MichEl]

annie's good vibes!

[@ryrysinger]

This video should be pinned! This was such a great tutorial for even players that already feel they are good at this shot! The effort you put into into your pickleball videos really shows and your raw personality really helps make these check all the boxes! You are great at this! Keep ‘em coming!

[@edjupickleball]

I appreciate the kind words! I’ll definitely be working hard to keep creating helpful videos for you all. My goal for the channel is to be as candid and transparent with you all, bringing you along my pickleball journey. Thanks for being here!

[@ryrysinger]

@@edjupickleball the multiple camera angels and the close up 1 on 1 with her was clutch! I also like how you slightly zoomed in on one of your slides drills and how you pointed out where to toss the ball. The little things help and you do them amazing! Keep being yourself with these! I think you could be good at any type of tutorial with your efforts, maybe try cooking next HAHAHA :) Good stuff Ed!

[@AnnieTichenor]

Makes me happy. Ed is so good at assembling the most effective illustrations. Such a talent 🙌

[@ryrysinger]

@@AnnieTichenor Also thank you so much for your time! This was such a great instruction, especially when you discussed the certain angles and wrist motion! This content lesson was incredible and incredibly well put together! Thank you both!!

[@AJ-pc8cl]

Great stuff! How about putting together a similar video for one handed forehanded volley attack. Please cover the grips and change of hands. It would complete the picture.

[@edjupickleball]

I’ll put that one on the docket!

[@GIO_RUBBLE]

awesome video i could really use tips thanks so much

[@edjupickleball]

my pleasure!

[@christopherpratt1362]

Keep up the great work

[@edjupickleball]

CHRIS PRATT! ty. huge fan of you, starlord.

[@briantungate6803]

This a great finishing shot when the ball is a little higher and slower. I don't have the reaction time to uncork this shot effectively in a fast hands exchange. What's my best alternative?

[@edjupickleball]

In fast hand battles I prefer the one handed for sure. Two hands allows more power and angle, but one hand is the king when it comes to punches and raw speed/reaction time.

[@kevinwill8542]

great vid thanks for sharing

[@malikdiggs862]

Do another tutorial on the new home court!

[@Pickleball_Longevity]

great video boss

[@ELLE2024PB]

great video

[@TCW1977]

What paddles do you and Annie play with ?

[@lintangnova]

Trying to see if its applicable with my tennis 😂😂

[@wellnessnyc]

1st comment. I want to learn 2 handed backhand. 😊

[@khpickleball]

Wow.

[@DGDancemonkey]

Does Annie have a KZbin channel? She is amazing!

[@edjupickleball]

She doesn’t have a YT, but I agree she is amazing! I put her IG in the description

[@KatyaWeilLOL]

@@edjupickleball

[@KatyaWeilLOL]

🎉

[@drewbarbosa9523]

Grip Pressures Please on a Scale of 1 to 10?😊

[@edjupickleball]

3/10 most of the time! 7/10 max!

[@guittadabe5214]

Annie's got as good an analytical mind as you.

[@SVETpadil]

11:15

[@Ckelto]

Explosivity comes with certainty

[@edjupickleball]

I need to make T-Shirts with Annie-isms.

[@jbmedia8882]

Tip. Stop stepping on the kitchen line. Move back a little. Let the ball come to you.

[@trendguardian7]

You are going to hurt your left lower back

[@frankfurter7260]

Every time she says torque the pickleball fairy causes a player to hit their 2HB volley three feet long.

[@Charles-lz2tz]

no balance too jerky. i can bet that she has shoulder issues or will. her legs are not on balance, also her movement is very bad to copy, injurys coming soon. she must be aware of this.Do not copy this. body is a kinetic chain that power is generated from the ground through the legs up the core then to shoulders and arms. the trick to staying healthy on court is using these mucsles correctly. this is the worst instruction. do not do this. she has perfected a shot that works for her but at what cost I am telling everyone that has watched this do not copy this at all. you will get injured. even bad technique can work but you will be injured. she is hopping jumping and jerky. i can improve her backhand tremendously by just utilizing a balanced approach. this is shameful instruction. im concerned that others will copy this and injure themselves. that is why i am being harsh. she has practiced bad technique for so long she thinks its correct. It is so incorrect it hurt to watch