Hit Consistent Two-Handed Backhands

Following the Basic Open Stance Forehand Tutorial, our two-handed backhand tutorial is similarly aimed towards beginners to intermediates.

[@MVHS937]

The bit about the leg set up is gold.

[@daveocto2957]

This video makes so much more sense from the other ones

[@notsohandytim5090]

I like how you offer choice in grip and take back. I just started experimenting with the two handed. I don't like continental either, but turns out that's exactly what I'm doing. I like Serena's take back. Short, simple. I'll worry about power strokes later.

[@alexanderchilds6468]

absolute class, sir! A wonderfully done tutorial.

[@tr4nnel752]

As a beginner, I liked this video a lot! Very straight-forward, good vibes. Subbed!

[@aloks313]

I cross my legs! Thank you for this, hope to apply it shortly today

[@jerryrobison4734]

Probably the simplest way to explain a backhand that I have ever heard. 👍

[@stuartkleinschmidt5213]

Thanks for the information, in the process of learning a two handed backhand after using one handed for years, main reason is want more power and control on backhand side, have a decent one handed forehand with nice topspin so thinking the loop on backhand side will work well..backboard going to get tons of practice once its built soon. :)

[@aarnavagrawal4046]

Thank you so much!!! I was doing something wrong with my backhand and we’ll u pinpointed that mistake really grateful, Cheers 🥂

[@2002jorgeparr]

great instructions! Thank you!

[@dangerdave888]

This was short and sweet. Thanks for expaling the grip and acknowledging all the take backs... its really nice to have options and not be taught 'one' 'best' way... we all different. I am struggling so much with finding a natural feel for my backhand. I want to go and try all these. So helpful! Thank you

[@swivlz]

expaling

[@guillaumedewachter7215]

verry good tips. everything you need to have a good backhand. easy explained

[@MelodyMaker]

I like your no nonsense - straight to the point style Mr. Wood.

[@jimwalker3039]

Nice. You keep it simple. Now it's time to hit the court

[@jaynur841]

You are a great instructor. Great explanations of the grips and take backs.

[@veerakanisetty1277]

Really great video. Love watching. It’s great helpful

[@staurosm3054]

thanks for the show !

[@sengchio1]

Great video. Thank you!

[@dr.johnyjoshi3348]

Short and to the point.

[@MrPatrickbuit]

I've never actually focused on taking my non-dominant leg back when turning into my backhand. Will be trying that next hitting session

[@zexstation8815]

very helpful.

[@pedrokoury1352]

The stepping into the ball thing is so underrated at the club level, at least in my view

[@stuartkleinschmidt5213]

Always step into the ball, number one rule when I started playing. I was self taught for most part, plus lots of great friends showed me tons along the way. One thing thats totally wrong is this image of tennis only for juniors to turn pro..anyone can get there, takes time, dedication and commitment.

[@kreeklol5552]

Amazing Video!

[@Charmander009]

I m going to try this

[@wasimh2104]

It's like you're hitting a golf shot but with a tennis racket. Great advice.

[@HeyImRod]

Great! Thank you!

[@legpack]

trying to figure out how to perfect backhand before trying out for highschool tennis team. yaaaay.

[@caseycorcoran3398]

hey how did tryouts go?

[@physbow4663]

Casey Corcoran lol 3 years later

[@truecrimejungle]

@@physbow4663 WE NEED TO KNOW!

[@mazergamer9884]

I am watching same day im leaving for school in 10 mins cuz my backhand aint good

[@youtube_kkay4679]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@ronniemcinerney3273]

top coach!

[@pranavkumar734]

great video.

[@asticplays8099]

Hope this help my tennis lesson tommorow

[@TonyPAT40]

Helpful tips. I never thought there could be ways to take the racket back!

[@TonyPAT40]

I mean ‘three’ ways. Oops

[@matyverona9407]

I use the one with the "C loop"

[@fmtien]

The straight take back like the Williams sisters is the easiest for beginners. Simple and less to go wrong.

[@user-hs5gx7tj6b]

Good video.

[@johnnybravo9087]

Watching this as a golfer to improve my golf swing 😂

[@lukey1210]

I’m a tennis coach I played golf as a kid and can see the many similarities

[@s3am609]

U should be watching golf vids buddy

[@misscorinneyo]

A bit of golf and a bit of Kung fu combination. Relax then hit the ball with force in the end 😊

[@ahnfarhan1986]

Thank you

[@masyrafnukman3932]

Thank you very much

[@kimmorrison9169]

this looks simple enough now Im gonna have to try it. Wondering if more accuracy will come from it?

[@danielgomez9908]

Very Well !!!!!!!

[@fionnula1633]

thank you

[@eldartop1634]

Thanks for the great video Adam. Question: are you converting to continental grip when hitting backhand?

[@manojhanm7803]

Thx mate

[@rishavdebmishra6978]

thnx a lot

[@Daniel-wd5zs]

great

[@rajagarlapati209]

Great Explanation, what is the racquet you are using?

[@ATouchofTenniswithAdamWood2015]

babolat pure control. Its the newer version of the pure storm. Great feeling racket, I have the lighter version as I spend alot of time feeding but the both this one and the tour version, which is heavier are great playing sticks.

[@RajeevTiwariR]

Love the idea of different choices of grip and backswing. Any recommendations on how to get consistent on hitting the sweet spot. 90 % of times, I m not getting the racket contact feel as it is hitting a little off on the racket.

[@TheCricketRadio]

The only way you can improve that, is practice as many balls as you can, you can go for wall training which helps a lot to enhance the accuracy of shots.

[@AmitAulakh]

Which hand is more dominant in the stroke? Is the left leading and the right just provides extra support (kind of like a hitting a left-handed forehand with extra support), or is the right leading and the left just providing support (kind of like hitting a one-handed backhand with the left providing extra support)?

[@matyverona9407]

The right if you are righty

[@balistikmicke5558]

very interesting, not to long. +1...

[@andreagassi7413]

I’ve only seen John Cleese made the left step with wrong right foot in ”Ministry of silly walks” - Good instructor though 🤗

[@mohamedhgazy2353]

V Good

[@NatsFan18]

What would you say as far as using your core is concerned?

[@ATouchofTenniswithAdamWood2015]

I want to see a good shoulder turn and then after the contact accelerate to the finish. Having the left shoulder (for a righty) finish underneath the chin. Unlike the forhand I dont talk much about the core. More weight transfer and turning the shoulders.

[@gohlaiteng3719]

Playing

[@matyverona9407]

I cannot make the backhand without the C "loop"....I get more power this way

[@addisonshrock3236]

Any advice for someone who is trying to switch from a one hander to a two hander on the backhand side?

[@notsohandytim5090]

Yeah, watch this video and copy what you see. Also study Serena.

[@bi0lizard1]

I’m only 5’5” (short guy) I’m so envious of your tall lengthy body frame. Tennis would be so much easier if I had your physical strengths

[@bva0]

Interesting. You don't twist your hips so much. I've been having lots of lower back pain when doing backhands. I think I might be doing the movement incorrectly.

[@DanielS10291]

K mart?

[@hililala321]

It's only when I have to run around to hit a backhand that I find it difficult. Most of the time I cannot get the position right.

[@nousername34]

hililala321 you shouldn't run around a backhand, in that case you should use either a forehand. Or if the ball is going out wide and you have no time you can slice

[@YASHKUMARJAIN]

What are u upto nowadays?

[@apmcintyre]

Serena's 2HBH in slow mo... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqjJaIBum7l3hK8 Not seeing any low takeback here. She has a high takeback and then drops the racket with wrist flexion like Djokovic.

[@cesarfernandezlopez2209]

The last grip swinging the racket with the thumb and index finger ,(when he says goodbye ) ,is the I'm better than you grip 🤣🤣🤣

[@MyekalBenham]

Stepping into the ball can cause many issues with a 2handed backhand.

[@notsohandytim5090]

Adam: I see that you choke up on the handle some. Is that common? What are the benefits?

[@ATouchofTenniswithAdamWood2015]

Timothy Smith I have large hands and think it might give an appearance of choking up. I don't promote choking up. In golf terms that would be the equivalent of shortening your clubs which robbs you of power. Hope that helps and thanks for watching

[@dfreeman120]

I don’t switch my grip on the backhand , right hand stays on top. End of story

[@keithbarber8775]

Yes , i thought that was great instruction....

[@Gentleman4u1]

You seem to be in rush, no good. Didn't explain how to turn the body and back foot forward while finishing.

[@nikolamarkovic3037]

Djokovic have pretty good hahaha imbecile he have the best of all time!!!!!!!!

[@MusicMan121]

Maybe he was just being sarcastic and you're the imbecile. Have you thought of that?

[@erickay1158]

Stop skipping calf day ;)

[@AWood28]

Savage

[@spaceinvader9503]

Poor explanation of grip. No consideration if you are left or rigt handed. He talks about panels and not bevels. Dosent say where he is starting counting bevels from and if he is going clockwise or anti clockwise.

[@matyverona9407]

You are supposed to know about bevels....that's why he says continental, eastern grip... most people are familiar with this terms, if you are not google it

[@thetomboychronicles9850]

My backhand is trash. I'm so much better with forehand :)

[@DavidMcCallum-hx8zp]

100% wrong on Andy Murray’s grip on the backhand. Nobody uses that grip. I dont know what Rick Macci is teaching but it aint that.

[@theclassicfan7002]

Djkovic doesnt have a pretty good bach hand... Thats far away from pretty, Thats God's back hand

[@stoyanplugarov8329]

that was not a good backhand

[@schobbejak6400]

where are you from? new zealand or australia? terrible accent

[@AWood28]

It's english you arse clown.

[@Liverpoolarcool]

He’s From the uk

[@schobbejak6400]

@@Liverpoolarcool OMG really? where? Scotland?

[@Zaba_the_Dogling]

Thank you