The 5 Most Common One-Handed Backhand Mistakes & How To Fix Them

The one handed tennis backhand is a fantastic shot and has many benefits over the two-hander:
More reach, it's easier to handle lower balls, it's easier to disguise the slice and the drop shot.
However, if you ever lose confidence in it or a technical flaw sneaks in things can go down-hill pretty fast on the tennis court.

In this video, I'll show you the 5 Most common mistakes my clients make AND HOW TO FIX THEM!

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Watch this video next! The Ultimate One Handed Backhand Tutorial:

[mariopimenta]

I just discovered your video… there are tons of videos regarding the one hand backhand and I am convinced that yours is by far the most helpful to me. Thanks so much for providing such clear instructions.

[rumingjiang]

Trying to teach wife one-handed backhand, your video just made my life a lot easier. Thank you!

[rtalac]

Hands down, one of the best videos on the one-handed backhand. Practical tips, each tip right to the point. Most importantly, everyone can see that Meike can hit the backhand. Great job.

[craig]

After hitting a one-handed backhand for the last 50 years, I saw tips in this video that were helpful. Thank you for all your great videos. I consider your online instruction the best among all that's out there.

[DrEzaby]

I see many many videos about one handed backhand --- this video is the best of them, perfect act, perfect sound, perfect English language .... thanks Meike

[sol]

This is definitely my favorite tennis instruction channel. I've used so many of her tips in my lessons. My students are improving so well now. Thanks Meike.

[juju-rtek]

I watched this video a while back. Because of this video, I had a metamorphosis. Today I was able to identify my backhand grip! Wow, what a difference! I was told to keep my fingers together. I have never been able to hit a consistent BH with a lot of tops spin. Keeping the index finger up and separated, with the knuckle on top, gives me control of the racquet for last moment corrections and a longer path through the ball. Easy topspin. I'm excited.

[angelagallegos]

Thanks for the one handed BH tips…my ball tends to fly out a bit long and can be loopy so these will help correct - thinking contact point off🧐

[narinderpal]

Wow brill- Love to take a few lessons from you

[obsesivegamer]

As someone who plays with a semi-western/almost western forhand grip I found that I need a little more of a semi-western backhand grip so suit my style of hitting a bit higher launch angle and really letting my arm swing full speed. Now I find I trust my one hander alot more because im spinning the ball alot more, I still have trouble when going for pace (I tend to hit logn when flattening out) but I have confidence to swing out.

[micahnolan]

Meike, I’ve watched many videos on the one hand back hand on YouTube and this video is easily one of the best; your instructions are easy to remember and clear, your form is perfect, and is easy to imitate. I’m going to send this video to any of my friends who have one hand backhand issues. Thank you!

[beaglesrfun]

What a clever and practical reference, the hitchhiker thumb!

[steernorth]

Thank you. I shall watch that again and again

[KM-krzx]

For me, the best video I've seen to take my one handed backhand from pretty good to 'great!' Can't wait to get on the court and try it out- thank you!

[vnishpt]

Great tips (as always😁🎾)! Thanks much for the post.

[olcaytokeskinkan]

Dear Coach, this is an excellent video for understanding the fundamentals of the one-handed backhand stroke, thank you very much.

[piranniayt]

The elbow up advice is highly underrated in coaching. It fixed so many issues on my backhand, I'm glad I see it more and more explained.

[brittanyaraneta]

Thank you so much for this video. Ive recently switched from double handed backhand to one handed back hand because of injuries. Been struggling with this backhand. Im glad im getting these tips

[GinksenGonksen]

Haha you nailed all my issues with my 1hander 😂😅

Great video!