One-handed Backhand - Topspin Vs Slice Tennis Technique Comparison

[@MrRockrobstr]

When I first saw your strokes in another video I thought you were pretty good and worth watching, but when I watched again…I see and appreciate you’re actually pretty damn good. Your instruction is broken down very well and include very essential information that people need to know. Very well done!!!

[@feeltennis]

Much appreciated!

[@vp6564]

Great point about the distance from body laterally being further on the slice to maintain sideways position

[@oliverdesouza5741]

Great slo-mos. Very useful to know that the face must always point slightly upwards on a normal shot, to get the ball over the net, even on topspin. The spin being caused by the angle of the face compared to the path, so maintaining the path is important.

[@MrRockrobstr]

Love that you mention the position of a stable wrist.

[@jimcovington4038]

with a high slice, I like to come around the outside of the ball and go cross court with side spin

[@Engineworld.842]

U are really great master,tank u for your golden knowledge

[@ajaykumara7158]

Nuances greatly explained. Thank you very much Sir

[@tae-woongkim5017]

Nowadays I try to improve the backhand drive and slice. This video help me to understand the both difference. Also there is the key point that do not over rotate when swings but at the end of swing just rotate for the ready position. Thanks a lot for helpful info.

[@GMereu-ps2rc]

Such a good explanation verbally and visually. Great stuff!

[@dmitryprivate6558]

I am very happy that you mentioned that hitting with a continental grip a backhand drive is ok. I am trying to learn to play with my left hand (I am right-handed). And I was very concerned that I cannot change the grip from slice to flat (left handed). Now I know I am n the right way. It is, however, very difficult to play with a non dominant hand. So far, I am just hitting against the wall. Thank you.

[@feeltennis]

You can do it!

[@kevingilhooley2064]

Fabulous once again Tomaz....and Christmas greetings from Brisbane.

[@feeltennis]

Happy holidays to you too!

[@edhege6633]

Great and insightful lesson. I now know why my backhand is so bad.

[@Lenamo23]

Shot comparisons are great, thank you!

[@MichaelMoshiri]

Tomas, you make the best instructional tennis videos! I really enjoy how you break down the strokes and the differences that “make the difference.” I have purchased your courses as well, but didn’t see a course for slice strokes. Are you planning on making a course for the forehand or backhand slice strokes?

[@marlowe1969ify]

Thank you.. Best coach forever..like always

[@patrickkelley5584]

Your explanations of why strokes should follow technical advice is perfect. I enjoy your analysis and clarity on all your videos. Thanks for your contributions to tennis.

[@feeltennis]

Very much appreciated!

[@sonofdarvin]

Thank you very much for this educational video and your efforts

[@feeltennis]

You are very welcome!

[@vkorff]

perfect analogies! thanks for your videos! great value stuff

[@juanjose0917]

so concise - also very well explained 👍

[@jacobjanluth4893]

Thanks for the good explanation,

[@marcelopuyol249]

Great tips Tomaz !! Thanks and happy new year !!!

[@andredeoliveira3684]

Great explanation!

[@Lenamo23]

Thanks!

[@howardparnes2736]

Great video! But why no mention that the contact point is more out in front for topspin BH?

[@LubaLuba1]

But when will i use a slice over heavy backhand or the opposite?

[@dr.gerardperlas59]

Well explained! Great stuff!

[@PeterDMayr]

Excellent video!

[@nabeenhussain524]

Tomaz, can you please clarify that the wrist is flexed and radially deviated for the majority of the stroke in both? This was a great help. Especially the spacing and staying(on side) portion. Great great instruction. Merry Christmas, my friend.

[@feeltennis]

Yes, but I believe the correct term is wrist extension (when the hand is pulled "up") and yes, radial deviation. There are slight differences between both since the grip is different and the hand is slightly differently positioned on the handle. So on topspin backhand the radial deviation more occurs by itself during the forward swing because of the lag whereas on the slice backhand we already set quite a strong radial deviation from the start.

[@p_a_o_7658]

Great lesson as usual!

[@vladimirlubavin5576]

And Happy New Year

[@vladimirlubavin5576]

Thank you very much

[@teachestennis9082]

What strings and tension do you use?

[@marlowe1969ify]

Yes.. One video on string tension????

[@johnliu2328]

Excellent

[@Twenty3Rides]

I am struggling to switch grips between slice and top spin one hand BH. Seems like i premiditate what shot i want to play (drive or slice). Can you share how that grip change happens.. i mean.. once you see ball is coming in BH , the i itial grip is slice or Drive .. And then you change ?

[@feeltennis]

My initial grip is forehand in the ready position. So you need to decide instantly whether you will play slice or topspin and then the grip changes from the forehand to Eastern backhand or to Continental for the slice.

[@Twenty3Rides]

@@feeltennis thanks this helps

[@FundamentalTennis]

Hey coach, what would you say the lateral distance at contact is with a typical two handed backhand compared to a typical slice backhand? Thanks.

[@feeltennis]

Two-handed backhand much closer to the body in ideal situation. Slice needs to swing outwards initially whereas two-hander is based on body rotation forward so it doesn't really swing much outward.

[@FundamentalTennis]

@@feeltennis thank you. Love the channel. As a coach I can tell you know your stuff.

[@alastairtheduke]

@Feel Tennis Instruction what cue do you use to position yourself (left-right) when hitting the topspin backhand?

[@blazer6576]

Masterclass

[@wahyukotabumi5460]

Nice

[@vladimirlubavin5576]

What about contact point forward/back?

[@feeltennis]

Topspin backhand more in front than the slice.

[@FairwayJack]

good stuff

[@yechaoli219]

9:35

[@iAshwin]

Thanks!