Perfect Two Handed Backhand in 3 Steps - Perfect Tennis (episode 6)

Perfect Two Handed Backhand in 3 Steps - Perfect Tennis (episode 6)
How to hit the perfect two-handed backhand in 3 simple steps.
Having a solid, consistent backhand in tennis has now become a must for any serious tennis player. Pro players such as Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner have demonstrated that you can create incredible power and hit amazing winners with the two-handed backhand in tennis.
However, even recreational players can build a reliable weapon if they work on mastering the fundamentals.
In this video, Coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will show you how to hit the perfect two-handed backhand in tennis in three steps.
The Perfect Grip
Mastering the backhand all starts with using the ideal grip. For most players, the ideal grip combination will be: the continental grip on the bottom hand and the eastern forehand grip on the top hand.
Step One
The first step to master is early preparation and the grip change as quickly as possible. Most players will wait in the ready position with a forehand grip, so changing into your backhand grip as soon as possible is key in creating time. Whilst changing grips, you can also start the upper body coil and turn your right shoulder (for right handers) towards the oncoming ball.
Step Two
Reaching the perfect power position is the next step. The power position is the furthest back position in the swing. Imagine the swing in two phases, the backwards phase and the forwards phase. The power position allows you to create an ideal position to launch the racket towards the oncoming ball.
Focus on having the racket head higher than the grip level, create some space between your arms and the body and ensure you have coiled fully in this back position.
Step Three
The contact point and finish. Ideally, you'll want to make contact in front of the body and ensure you extend towards your target slightly after making contact to keep the balls on the strings for longer.
If you're hitting with more topspin, the top hand will create the windshield wiper motion and if you're hitting a flatter backhand, the arms will extend out more. With both strokes, try to ensure you finish above your right shoulder to allow the racket to slow down in a natural way.
Remember - Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will your tennis game. However, we can help speed up your improvements with our free stroke checklist here - www.top-tennis-training.com/f...
Video Timeline
00:00 - Lesson Intro
00:45 - The Perfect Grip
01:16 - Step One (Preparation)
03:47 - Step Two (Power Position)
06:05 - Step Three (Contact and Finish)
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[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

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[@nltennis2429]

thoughts on the amount of left hand that's needed relative to right hand for a 2 hand rightie backhand? I often struggle using my hands in synch for control

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

@@nltennis2429 In general I like to teach 60/40 for the top hand. When going for more topspin, it might go up to 70/30 and for flatter shots, the bottom hand will do more.

[@nltennis2429]

thank you, great vids as always@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

@@nltennis2429 Many thanks for the support

[@kingsclubtennis]

Well, it's official. This video has convinced me to learn the 2 handed backhand and pray it's better for my playing than my one-handed. Wish me luck.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Best of luck with the switch 💪

[@UnimMx]

I dared to change from OH to 2H. Immediatly felt more stability and confidence with 2H. I may have loss power with the backhand, but I keep the ball in the court and achieved better angles with 2H. Best of lucks with the transition! You won't regret it ;)

[@hilawes]

Just remember the real swing power on a 2HBH comes from the left arm and the right hand grip is loose to facilitate racquet drop (for a righty). Very different for someone coming from a one OHBH where it’s all dominant hand/arm. I can only imagine it’s harder for that reason. From an internet tennis expert wannabe that’s really a 3.5/4.0.

[@Roq235]

I recently switched from OHBH to THBH. I can tell you from my experience that it’s worth it. I immediately had more stability and more forgiveness when making contact with the ball. Good luck!

[@gurvijaygill328]

The OG of tennis instruction is back with another masterful lesson

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks for the support 🙏 Any lessons you would like to see in 2024?

[@gurvijaygill328]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficial actually yes please. Techniques for making defensive on the run forehand shots. When the player is hitting the ball behind him a bit and does like a buggy whip kind of follow through.

[@yess10]

@gurvijaygill328 what technique is there to learn in that ? Just whip the ball and keep your racket head up.

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

As always : perfect instructions. As I had to change from a one hander to a two hander because of elbow issues, I value your lessons on this specific shot immensely. I’d love to see a video on the importance of using a hard short slice back hand to draw your opponent into the net or to bother their rhythm and timing. I love how Federer does this (did this) so much. Thanks coach Simon 🎾🏆🤗

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Many thanks 🙏

[@matthewdulka1498]

Any instruction on a two-handed forehand. I’ve been trying it lately and fine that I have a lot of power with it.

[@user-ie8gs5jy9s]

Always love your content and guides. Thank you Coach Simon 👍

[@NoleGOAT]

Thank you to Djokovic for the perfect backhand 🐐🐐🐐

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Nole would most likely say thank you to Andre Agassi for creating the best backhand model to copy.

[@ToineeZoghby-qb9km]

Brilliant instruction 👏

[@Javi_C]

Thanks Simon!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Thanks for watching Javi. Any lessons you want to see in 2024?

[@Javi_C]

@@TopTennisTrainingOfficialWas looking for 2-handed back hand so this one was great! How about videos on nutrition? What’s best to eat before and after matches/ practices or what foods to avoid etc.

[@27blanx]

Perfect backhand?!! That’s called an inside-out forehand! 😂 😉 I’m kidding, great video!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

😂 I’ll raise you a step further, a lefty forehand (ambidextrous style) so you save energy from running around

[@aerobull1]

perfect information to learn &. practice

[@aliashir8880]

Very simple and so helpful as always. I already fixed my backhand watching your old videos (btw got very solid backhand thanks to u) but it was a reminder for me😅 Thanks a lot The Coach!

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Awesome to hear 👍

[@davekennedy2881]

Great instructional video, really struggling to find consistency with my one handed backhand at the moment so am very tempted to have a go at a 2 handed, seems a more simple process

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

You’ve got to experiment and see what works best for you

[@stephenolmsted7041]

Is Djokovic switching which arm is bent causing that little drop in the racket head before he strikes the ball?

[@DianaS-eo7nc]

Coach Simon, you’re showing just one way Novak hits his backhand. For his down the line the path goes straight over his head not towards the right shoulder. It produces awesome pop on the ball.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

That’s the flatter, Agassi style finish with the strings opening up towards the sky. An extremely advanced technique that 90% of viewers wouldn’t be able to do

[@stephen6272]

i just looked at every 2 handed backhand video on this channel and every single time you totally skip over the most confusing/hardest part, which is the racket drop the way Djokovic and the pros have the rakcet like flick down and then it almost 'bounces' towards the ball that should be one of the steps, it's a vital part

[@LauncherSpiderMk7]

Hm. Been using semi-western for the left hand this whole time. Going to try eastern and see how that goes.

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Let us know how it goes

[@rbrianharris]

It’s the 2HBH under pressure that’s tricky to perfect. Not cream-puff feeds (although you need to start somewhere I guess).

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Dealing with faster balls requires a different swing and usually more of an open or semi open stance

[@Kalvin708]

I tend to hit back Hand outside cant control it

[@hilawes]

Where are you located right now? Doesn't look like dreary UK lol. Also I've never seen a closely fenced-in court like that. Is it under construction?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

It’s a wall court, perfect for filming on 👍

[@STHood]

If I use the continental grip for my dominant hand then the ball ends up sailing into the sky. I've never been able to use that grip. Instead I use an Eastern forehand grip, reversed, and that gets it in for me but it's not consistent, which is why I'm here, learning that all pros use the same backhand grip ...

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Step by step, small adjustments and you’ll make it

[@satgill830]

Yet another great video! Thanks so much, you mentioned letting the left hand do the majority of the work in the forward swing - is that a 80/20 split or what percentage would you say? I see some coaches say the left hand does all the work and the right is just along for the ride, maybe a 95/5 split?

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

I’d say it’s more like 60/40 for the top hand, and when going for more topspin you might be 70/30, but on a flatter shot with more extension the bottom hand will do more

[@ryan-magrela]

PIVOT!

[@safelyanonymous5717]

most important is the weight transfer from back to front most who don't do this will never have a good two handed or one handed backhand

[@TopTennisTrainingOfficial]

Weight transfer is key for sure