Proper Swing Timing For Topspin Forehand And Backhand (Advanced Tennis Technique Explained)

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Proper Swing Timing For Topspin Forehand And Backhand (Advanced Tennis Technique Explained)
1. When hitting a typical forehand, begin the racket drop when the ball bounces
2. When hitting a typical backhand, begin the racket drop when the ball peaks
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[@christopherlowe4129]

This is the first time I've seen a video about the timing. So helpful!

[@2MinuteTennis]

Happy to help. Thanks Christopher!

[@mtyhb9356]

Literally what I’ve been looking for, thank you! This video is gold

[@2MinuteTennis]

Hey awesome thanks so much!!

[@ScoochPascucci]

Ive watched many videos on timing the groundstrokes and this one is by far the best one

[@2MinuteTennis]

So glad to hear that scooch!

[@2369drew]

Waaaaaw. I needed this. Timing is everything. U can have all the proper components of the mechanics but if the timing is off u will be hitting all over the place and sometimes your eyes deceives u and u think u got the timing but not again. With this tips it gives u more things to verify your positiong and timing. Like when he says for the forehand he drops the racket and start to move as soon as the ball hits the ground. When I play next time I will try to use these tips

[@cskcsk6370]

Coach, what I like about this video is how you reason it out for the approaches you are coaching with. It makes us remember the technique more compared to simply teaching step by step approach. Hats off! 👏👏 And a BIG thank you for your efforts.

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@@Emolga6274 really? How do you know?

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@@Emolga6274 and David what is your definition of a “real coach”.

[@paddlepower888]

I hope this helps me with my BH hitting the net. Gotta try this tomorrow. No rain predicted for the week ahead! Thank you!

[@Snowboardjedi892]

Such a cool split screen. I’ve been “modernizing” my groundstrokes and this is a missing piece of the puzzle. Well done, Ryan!

[@2MinuteTennis]

So glad you liked the video Michael!

[@manishbhardwaj4715]

I also face this timing issue both on FH and BH. I begin my preparation late and end up hitting close to the body and not in front.. Thanks for your lesson, would try and implement if I could.

[@2MinuteTennis]

So glad the video is helpful Manish

[@Nicky_Cool]

Never seen these tips before. Wonderful tips!

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[@kennethqian6114]

This video is pure genius

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[@miketang7533]

One of the best 🎾 tips available. Thank you. 👍🙏

[@2MinuteTennis]

Thanks so much Mike!!

[@murab18]

Thanks Ryan.. great tips as always!

[@2MinuteTennis]

Appreciate it Varun!!

[@eyermed]

Wow. What a realization for me... No wonder I noticed if my forehand timing was great, my backhand wasn't and vise-versa... Thanks coach!!!

[@amitchugh08]

Very informative. Ryan can you pls tell if it will be same if ball is deep or short. Thanks

[@p_a_o_7658]

This is an eye opening stuff!! Cant wait to try it out.

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So glad you liked it!

[@shoaib1615]

Another very informative video by super coach Mr Ryan.

[@2MinuteTennis]

Wow thanks so much Shoaib! So nice of you.

[@MJTIbes]

Thank you Ryan for explaining timing. very interesting. Never occured to me. Am going to check it right away on the court! Cheers!

[@2MinuteTennis]

Thanks so much! Let me know if your timing is the same!!

[@Kmetecice]

Wonderful tips! Thank you.

[@2MinuteTennis]

Hey thanks so much Wete!

[@johnbelll]

Hi Ryan, thanks for your great video, simply illuminating, all the best.

[@2MinuteTennis]

So glad you liked it Giovanni

[@axelschultz9550]

this explains why I love taking the ball early on my backhand so much

[@jamespark8371]

Thanks to your great lecture^^ It was very helpful.

[@2MinuteTennis]

Glad you liked it James!

[@Better_Call_Raul]

Side by side comparison is so exciting. Maybe we can do side by side of topspin forehand compared to a flat forehand.

[@nicholasnemeroff9588]

1. Does the height of the racket have anything to do with the forehand drop beginning earlier? Higher take back, more time to drop? 2. If the drop is faster on two handed backhand, why are pros hitting forehands harder? 3. If forehand drop begins when the ball bounces, are players taking the forehand earlier? Do players hit the backhand more as the ball is dropping if they start the downswing at the apex of the bounce?

[@elmerlaput7144]

Good Coach tutural timing and better force to drive the ball to the opponent.

[@giannismourat]

Very interesting observation... basically this means that forehand motion requires more time to complete since racket drop (and also why it is more powerful). It is a thing that bothered me for quite some time, I could not understand why I was late in the forehand at fast incoming balls while never had this problem at backhand. Now I know it is very natural and an earlier swing is required at forehand.

[@2MinuteTennis]

Thanks for watching. It only takes more time for maximum power. You can shorten it to make it like the bh easily. Like on return of serve. But on balls you can really load up on…you are correct.

[@giannismourat]

@@2MinuteTennis thanks for the answer, I find it much more difficult to shorten the swing in forehand (and still have a solid contact point) than in backhand. Maybe this is due to the more straightforward movement of the backhand or maybe it has to do with my forehand technique. I d like to now if others have the same problem.

[@tenistriton]

Please compare timing and forehand and one-handed backhand. That will definitely be interesting. For example, Wawrinka. Otherwise a great tip.

[@colinbyer3018]

If you were to use a neutral stance where you move forward and don’t have much coil and hip rotation, would it be more like the backhand timing? Does the idea of the forehand taking longer only apply to using open or semi open stances? Or all? Thanks great video, unique idea

[@2MinuteTennis]

It’s the same thing with neutral stance. 👍 you’re body still opens up on a neutral stance.

[@colinbyer3018]

@@2MinuteTennis thanks!

[@sandys4509]

so helpful!!

[@2MinuteTennis]

So glad you liked it Sandy!

[@pritesh1369]

I guess the racquet swing path in double handed back is small so there is late racquet drop. Please compare timing of racquet drop for double handed backhand and single handed backhand as well

[@rohitpratap4174]

Great Ryan. Is this tip solely for power or also for consistency? My concern with the relatively later racket head movement on the BH that this would be more prone to mishits (but maybe this is an acceptable trade-off when looking for some pace?)

[@2MinuteTennis]

This is how to time the shot. This isn’t how to get power. It’s how to time the backhand. Both side have different timing. This is how to time the shots.

[@rohitpratap4174]

@@2MinuteTennis fantastic. Thanks for the clarity!

[@dongill9186]

Oscar Wegner always teaches to count to 5 (quickly 1-2-3-4-5) where 1 is on the bounce and 5 is at impact. It’s a great way to show when to start the swing and also shows you that you usually have more time than you think after the bounce.

[@thereisnogod3924]

not quickly but with the speed of the ball, so the slower the ball then you count slower and your swing will be slower

[@hinguyen9584]

Good tips

[@2MinuteTennis]

Hey thanks so much!!

[@godwinc215]

So may I ask what is the timing of the racquet drop if the ball is travelling faster and landing closer to the baseline?

[@ronaldt7947]

Is the timing between the step and the hit the same?

[@marcsonson3604]

Hey Ryan, don't 1-handed BHs require a contact point farther in front than 2-handed BHs, and therefore the timing is more similar to hitting a FH? I've got a 1-handed BH, and just like my FH, I time everything (preparation, racquet drop, forward acceleration) off of the bounce. Can you make video showing the 1-handed BH timing?

[@2MinuteTennis]

Happy to make that video Marc!

[@kuruptgt]

@@2MinuteTennis Yes I need this video please

[@DaBoulMarr]

Can your timing cause your technique to differentiate?

[@2MinuteTennis]

Yes. It’s important to use stroke appropriate timing for the the to be maximized. Thanks!!

[@watcher687]

Isn't racket drop a part of the forward swing, Ryan? I doubt most players drop first, then swing. Although Federer seems to do that.

[@desy2478]

I have trouble getting my feet sorted out in time to take the shot so I'm not getting my weight into the shot or i hit late. Is there a fix for this?

[@dannyschmidt1536]

Would you say the hand follows the ball flight once it leaves the opponents racquet?

[@2MinuteTennis]

I wouldn’t. Thanks for commenting!!

[@dannyschmidt1536]

Good deal. I have some good results keeping my hand following the ball so I was curious your thoughts. Keep up the great videos!

[@rishijai]

Wow, been playing for 20 years and never knew this.

[@Invesre]

I do struggle with the fh seperation. If i try the thing you showed that my hitting hand is catching up with non-hitting arm i lose all power. But when i dont seperate my arms too much(feels like im catching my racqet in front of body not of the side) im getting more power and consistency.

[@2MinuteTennis]

So glad to hear you’ve found what works for you. Thanks Invy!

[@FundamentalTennis]

More then a small percentage of this is due to the forehand having 2x or more length in its “loop”

[@Chris-yv4xg]

What about the racket drop on a one handed backhand?

[@jamesfederer5592]

What you are suggesting is to hit the forehand, when the ball reach to the top, and to hit the backhand when the ball starts to fall.

[@goldwolf0606]

Felix is a choker… you should analyze GOATdal. I trust GOATdal’s forehand. And to a lesser extent his backhand. I also like Delpos Thorhand. Backhand I trust Cheatvak’s.

[@pakchu2]

The 2h backhand is a more forgiving shot

[@2MinuteTennis]

I agree with you!

[@thangmeu]

PhD material

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Wow thanks Binh!

[@federer4ever35]

Guys don't waste your life... Only spend 30 secs

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Thanks for the support Omar!!

[@user-mb3mf2og9k]

He's timing late, that's why he lose games.

[@triptisrivastava5316]

ur bad at tennis

[@2MinuteTennis]

Thanks for noticing!

[@2MinuteTennis]

@nanai I was being sarcastic