One Handed Backhand Tennis Lesson with 4.5 NTRP Player

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In this tennis lesson, I help my student Shamir with his one-handed backhand. Shamir is a 4.5 NTRP level recreational player. He started playing tennis at the age of 18 and has been working very hard to maximize his tennis potential. This is the first time Shamir and I have been on the court together. You might have some similar problems with your backhand and you could use this one-handed backhand tennis lesson to apply the same corrections that I demonstrated with my 4.5 NTRP student.
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Unlike some other so called club pros. This coach has no bs, zero time wasted and straight to the points. Very good info.

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[@RasJabal]

What sets this coach aside is his laser ability to immediately spot flaws in technique. His diagnostic skills are superb

[@michaelroberts4435]

I really liked that student's attitude. He asked good questions and wasn't just saying yes to the coach's every point. It shows he genuinely wants to get better and doesn't stubbornly believe his game is fine.

[@garrettlamppa2372]

I’ve watched a million one handed backhand videos. I think this one is the most helpful that I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Garrett

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I have watched more than a milion videos. Spend a fortune to improve my tennis technique especially one handed backhand and I must say, this man is the best....

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Thank you 🙏

[@BudiIrawan]

Couldn't agree more

[@pedrokoury1352]

There's more to explore in a one-hander backhand but I totally agree - clear explanations and with examples!

[@edgargarcia8866]

by far the best tennis lesson ive ever seen

[@davkarimz]

This was crazy to watch. It's literally all my 1 hand backhand problems, as I watch my mistakes on my own videos. And every single word he says has value and brings tons of great advice. Very interesting.

[@digitalrico]

💯

[@everythingcounts9862]

I am a 4.0 player and have struggled with my backhand for a long time. I watched this video and then went out for a hit. It was truly game-changing. I hit more solid backhands than at any time in my entire life. Great explanation and phenomenal results. Thanks so much!

[@patrickweston3293]

Great video. Samir is a really good student to feature here. He's better than most of us, but still learning. He asks great questions, too. Really good dynamic between you two.

[@Dubinski2382]

Hands down the best lesson I have ever seen. The world needs more teachers like you.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you JD

[@dariusmans4199]

Brilliant! THANK YOU!

[@garilique]

Best ever, totally agree.

[@johnbirkett3771]

I wish my teacher explained things as clearly and concisely as this

[@andyjones1832]

I saw your video on at home tennis drills, and now I'm addicted to your videos!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Andy, I got good content coming...

[@andyjones1832]

@@IntuitiveTennis Great! looking forward to it.

[@sampsonanya3990]

You are doing a good job. I love your coaching and I’m going to put that to practice this evening.

[@motichoorladdu]

Show you number to the opponent. That much you have to turn. That's a golden advice. Thanks!

[@donho4109]

Damn, Nick! Your technical videos are far superior than other instructor’s videos. This one is truly one of the BEST one hand backhand tutorials to get a professional looking 1-hand backhand. Foot positioning, torso turn, shoulder positioning, dipping shoulder, balls coming at you. Truly a gem! Your student’s backhand is now definitely at 5.0 level. As you know, I am 5.0 and learned a few things from this video too!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

You’re a strong 5.0 💪 thank you Don

[@applesforakbar]

That lateral step makes so much sense when you explain it! Thanks for sharing this

[@TheBtrivedi]

That tip is very useful, that one can take the back-foot back to prepare early for a ball on our backhand, when the ball is in our middle court. Noone ever told me that.

[@davidarmola6218]

Nik "is" the best coach on the internet, Hands down !!! No frills, no BS to drag the lesson on and no wasted time. Direct and to the point. Thanks again Coach.

[@mallipudisrinivasarao2418]

The lucidity with which you are explaining is awesome Sir.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

I learned a new word “lucidity” Thank you

[@secullenable]

Wow, it's comforting to know that even good players like this can radically improve their swing with just one or two tailored tips.

[@bkatbamna]

I commented a month ago about how great this video is. Sometimes when I try something new, there is a honeymoon period where its great for a while but then I'm back to my baseline. Well, this instruction video is completely different and better. I hit some of the best one-handed backhands I've ever hit. Thank you so much for making it so simple and effective.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@douglasrasmussen480]

As a player who grew up in the 60's where the one handed backhand was taught almost exclusively, it is nice to see it coming back as an effective shot in competitive play.

[@alexzhao3843]

Dayum the 60s

[@giogalindo]

I think you're the first lesson I've seen to mention the racket drops parallel to the back fence, to me that's the most helpful tip of all

[@webiardo]

One of the most difficult movement on tenis... And u explain with amazing talent and patience. Thanks from chile 🇨🇱

[@IntuitiveTennis]

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[@zendiek3]

Nick, , your comment on stepping back with the non dominant leg makes so much sense! I have always struggled with down the centre backhands (I play 2hbh) as I felt like I was tripping over my own feet trying to set up in the traditional sense with the lateral step and then stepping into the ball. Can't wait to try this next time onthe court. Really living up to your channel name and by far my favourite tennis channel!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you 🙏

[@NoelOco]

That was a very good explanation of how to improve a one handed backhand. Thank you. I'm watching from Canada.

[@ananth1382]

Step back and forward in backhand techniques are clearly understandable for me a beginner like me. Excellent. Thank you.

[@mreddy5437]

Beautiful explanation. Thank you so much

[@alessandrosig]

i dont know if this tranformation occured in the same lesson or not it really dosent matter to me , but you really change his stroke. Your student anyhow seems very recptive to your advice. great video

[@kartikramadorai2529]

Thank you.. pulling the non dominant leg was so useful

[@andrewporter2386]

Excellent advice especially the footwork when the ball comes at you!

[@maxzagor6446]

Amazing coach. He gives the essential instruction that this guy needs. No more no less.

[@walterhayley7252]

The most useful, thoroughly concise backhand lesson I have ever seen!

[@M18S18]

One of the most useful one-handed Bhand lesson, I've ever seen. The guy is Methodology-guru)) well done!

[@Wben113]

Once in a while you come across a video like this that you know is going to change your stroke dramatically, this is definitely one. Thank you so much, great teaching skills and knowledge.

[@transamination]

Good lesson. He already had a great follow-through with his hitting-arm. He followed all the way round until his arm couldn't go any further and then flicked the racquet around until his knuckles faced the fence on his righthand side. So many people have this stiff, abbreviated follow-through where they stop themselves from going the whole way.

[@Dubinski2382]

Dude looked like Fed a bit at the end there. Haha. That back foot step back is slick.

[@jonathanchen1026]

Shamir’s reaction to your teaching is all of us 🤓

[@guybreaks]

Really interesting point about the movement for balls coming down the centre. Great lesson.

[@Yungdil]

idk how efficient it is to be hitting the ball while moving backwards as you're hitting off the back leg rather than playing forward

[@Pamekeb]

@@Yungdil You are not hitting the ball while moving backwards. You do a backwards motion to reposition, it's not the same.

[@Yungdil]

MaaanuS what are you saying

[@Pamekeb]

@@Yungdil You don't hit the ball WHILE you are moving backwards. You take a step back, take a steady position and then you hit.

[@tdane5017]

MaaanuS this helped me a lot. You are right. You move back but your weight is on the front foot by the time you swing.

[@boscoffernandes]

nice video. thanks for the post. Best wishes to Samir too.

[@JimEdmiston]

This is one of the best tennis instruction videos I've seen. I don't personally play with a one-handed backhand but I have a friend who does. Definitely sharing!

[@vbsurferr]

This information was very helpful! Thanks

[@andreas7895]

Very instructive and clear rationale on why, when and how.

[@rspradeep72]

Really good tips! thank you.

[@TheBtrivedi]

Also, this tip is very useful, that the amount of turn has to be almost that the back of our t-shirt should be visible to our opponent.

[@spryrecords5418]

Very clearly and eloquently explained. Thanks!

[@shangshi6286]

Best teacher on KZbin, period! I wish I can have you as my coach!

[@Raj_Raina]

This is great advice!! I implemented these tips today on my backhand and it's been night and day. Thank you!

[@KristijanJankovic]

First coach on here that I see who knows what he is talking about and is trying to explain to you what you need to do without trying to complicate things. He is trying to get you to do the right things automatically without you having to focus on too many details. Great job.

[@jjfecik]

WOW! Such an incredible video. Thank you for breaking down the non dominant hand & the two options for finishing 🙏

[@leeferris9699]

I love your teaching! I learnt alot! Thanks.

[@ovidragos5118]

I loved it! Great explanation ,focusing on balance, unit turn rotation, stance, finish. I am a teaching pro with over 20 years of experience that went now FT teaching tennis. I am helping my brother who lives in CH and for the last 4 years was giving him tips on all ground strokes. Analyzing his videos, changing things, sending my own BH to see it even in slow motion but I was looking for a video that explains everything I tell him but in a very structured sequence.And here I am .Thank you Nikola, just sent an email to him with your presentation. These are the things was asking him to do, and one more tip the wrist position and action before and after PoC. Thank you again

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Ovi

[@rssinha]

I agree with other subscribers easily one of the best tennis lessons especially one hand backhand, which adds so much to the beauty of the tennis

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@alexdubinskiy8847]

Excellent instruction. So helpful. Thank you!

[@resonance32807]

Trying to teach myself this technique and this video is by far the most helpful. Thank you, the world needs more teachers like you

[@minghlai]

What a great lesson. Lateral point worked great to give my BH more spin and power. Thanks

[@dtennisplayerchannel8168]

Thank you. Really helpful. I will try to implement these tips tomorrow 👍🏻😎

[@alejandrocanoplus]

What a great lesson. This is the type of coach that will help 4.5 players go beyond that level. He seems very experienced, with just a few swings he was able to analyze his students bh and brought several key points to improve. Ive been playing for so long and I feel pretty confident with my bh but some times its just not there, now I have a few things to work on the next time i’m on the court.

[@bruunm1975]

Amazing. Just watched a couple of these vids. My wife and I started playing again after 20-25 years of. We both have good natural abilities and we can hit baseline rallies and a good pace. But still but this channel is amazing and has shown me a few things I do wrong. Well done, this truly is helpful!!

[@chadeades2981]

I watched this yesterday, tried it out in my match today and won against someone that I've never beaten before. I had so much more depth on my backhand drive....Thanks!

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙌🙌

[@guillermocalandrino3032]

Great video! Thanks you very much

[@jomoonprice5467]

I think it is the best one-handed backhand lesson I’ve watched so far which covers everything about it. 👍🏻 Thank you!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@IntuitiveTennis]

My pleasure Jo

[@jomoonprice5467]

Intuitive Tennis I just tried it over the weekend it worked well!! 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Jo, 🙏🙏

[@LetsBuildThatApp]

Nice video, indeed us one handers face the same struggles when just learning this stroke. One major issue that needs to be addressed is the back leg recovery rotation to the side. Without this leg moving forward, the non dominate hand feels real awkward when stretching in the opposite direction. In other words, remember to sweep the back leg forward briefly after contact to finish and recover.

[@ian-th7rd]

the level of detail is crazy...I noticed that every video focuses on foundation and that's key for consistency and building up....as a one backhander is frustrating when there are days when my backhand is on pont and other days i can't even put it in in warmups....definitely checking the other videos to find hidden gems to improve

[@only3mgaming83]

this is GOLD! THANK YOU Coach!

[@AlexanderGr8]

Nik years ago they would say don’t step across but now it’s all about shoulder turn. Great video my friend 👍👍💪

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Ronnie

[@mvmcali6900]

That's a big dude giving this lesson! Great info

[@shafikmahomad3214]

Bloody illuminating ! especially that setup when ball is coming dead center !! Nice too see 4.5 level vids !!

[@investorswantedchannel8059]

One of the most helpful backhand vids ever seen. THANK U!!!!!!!!!

[@cyrus999999]

Vow, I am really impressed by Nikola's instructions. This is definitely the best one handed backhand video i have watched on youtube. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge with us. How lucky is your student who can actually take one on one lessons from you.

[@JayceMata]

I’m in highschool tennis and I’ve watched about two of these videos and I’m all ready so much better In certain areas very useful

[@pablochacon7591]

This video will help me a lot for the future, i just start learning tennis and specially the technique. I was frustated on What i was failing at, despite of the help of the teacher this examples made my day. Greetings from argentina, stay safe and thanks sir

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank u Pablo

[@obsesivegamer]

good explanation I love how you gave multiple footwork options, we have to be able to play tennis on the front foot AND on the backfoot aswell as in awkward postitions.

[@tsegotaful]

Dear Nikola, thank you very much for all your videos because they all been very helpfull for me. I wish you all the best from Pozega, Croatia

[@BionicOne1]

A good teacher and a good learner. Great content. Thank you!

[@tennisKarla]

Really good video, love how in-depth you go in the details with his backhand. I noticed that for myself the reason I was losing power was because of footwork and not getting to the ball on time. Really enjoyed this video, I'll keep your tips in mind even though I have a two-handed backhand. Thanks for another awesome video Nik!

[@funnie175]

Best one handed backhand video on YT

[@KH-ks7si]

This is a very clear and concise explanation of a few problems that people newer to the one-hander face. I just switched from the two-hander after this COVID situation and the stroke is really solid but these tips helped me take it to the next level.

[@chriseads7133]

Damn, Covid's even infecting two-handed backhands now.

[@bkatbamna]

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. Just making sure I have a wider stance when I hit the backhand has improved my shot significantly. This lesson helped a lot.

[@tatsustimulus9671]

I shifted from two handed but I was struggling to improve one handed. This video makes me realized where I need to correct and contributed a lot. Thank you for helpful tips.

[@MMM18092]

I can't believe this guy started at 18. Looks so natural!

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Awesome info. Just subscribed

[@IntuitiveTennis]

🙏🙏

[@Daniellee121]

It is so helpful. Right into the point. Feel like I am taking lessons from him personally.

[@johanneperron3098]

Very helpful and well explained; great tips. Thank you!

[@recolinotyu]

+1 subscriber. You and Feel teenis instructions are the only ones on youtube who are actually very good teachers, helping the players understand the movements in, guess what, intuitive ways.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Renan

[@nstep628]

Very good teacher who offers personalized advice !! I did it for the serve and can recommand him.

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you Nicolas

[@dominiclondesborough3929]

So much value packed into this short video. Worth watching on a regular basis.

[@joaodemcneto]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Super clear on the fundamentals and body mechanics. I'll definetly keep this one saved for a rewatch.

[@legoatjames5723]

This has helped me more than my real life coach thank u so much

[@pascalfl2610]

Great video

[@IntuitiveTennis]

Thank you

[@christianhorner001]

Good no nonsense analysis & correction. Shoulder tilt, lift, rotation is thoroughly modern technique. Would love to see advanced progressions, perhaps returns, transition up the court, short high ball etc. Really solid video Coach Aracic👍

[@willkeyes8859]

So many awesome tips in one video. I want a lesson from this guy.

[@stoolpigeon4285]

Excellent coaching- I learned a lot

[@Mzee1084]

Excellent video. As someone getting back into Tennis Coaching this video will help me a lot with one-handed backhand players.

[@emjay5982]

Thank you so much coach for this lesson

[@TheAlexandersword]

Samir you are becoming an awesome player! I’m glad to have had the opportunity to hit with you man!

[@unclevee9113]

Best one hand back hand instruction

[@peppio]

From behind He seems the ATP player Brian Dabul.. Destroyed by Federer in 2010 at US Open. This Is a great lesson .. Congratulation

[@brianm6060]

Love watching your lessons. Pure gold.

[@brettneuberger6466]

He’s got a great looking backhand! This lesson helped me a ton! Thank you.

[@the_wither_of_mc6955]

Wow! As someone who has always loved the beauty of the one-handed backhand and is sad to see so few high level professionals using it these days, it is great to see someone hitting it and hitting it well.

[@aleksandarnorsic9970]

Great course! To the point. Well done and BIG thank you Nikola.