The Two Handed Tennis Backhand - The Fundamentals all Beginners need to have

In this video, I'll show you all the fundamentals that every tennis player who uses a two-handed backhand needs to have. This video is especially geared towards newer tennis players starting from 3.0 USTA rating on. Higher ranked players 4.0 USTA and up can still check if they check all the boxes.

The two-handed tennis backhand fundamental key points are;
The Grip
Racket Take-back/ Turn
Lock-in Position
Contact Point
Follow through/ Finish
Footwork/ Spacing

Are you committing one of the 3 MOST COMMON Two-Handed Backhand Mistakes? CHECK HERE:

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[MeikeBabelTennis]

Are you committing one of the 3 MOST COMMON Two-Handed Backhand Mistakes? CHECK HERE:

[weyman]

Meike- I think you’re the best tennis coach on U tube. You explain and demonstrate every move really well. Look forward to your next lesson.

[fredstrasheim]

Thanks for the tips. I played as a kid on my high school team and had a two-handed backhand. Then I went several years without playing and got back into tennis as an adult. When I started playing again, I could no longer hit a two-handed backhand, so I have been using a one-handed backhand. I'm right-handed, and I think my problem is that I have trouble letting my left hand be the dominant hand with my swing. But I feel like my one-handed backhand limits my game, especially with high balls hit with a lot of pace. So I've decided to work on re-developing a two-handed backhand. This video is a good start!

[sergiosimbula]

I really try to push my students to go for continental because on the recreation level an eastern forehand grip on the double handed backhand just results in the players pulling the racket through the ball with the right arm and the left hand just passively hanging there. Not supporting the stroke in any way. Also it is very uncomfortable on the wrist and for most people it becomes very hard to apply topspin. You mostly even get accidental slices when it is combined with a late timing/preparation.

[Sweeney-Kubach]

I use a continental grip on my two hander, and have been using this method for over 40 years now. Before my surgeries I would literally hit over a thousand tennis balls a day off the ball machine. I would hit 500 backhands and 500 on the forehand side. The most difficult thing I had to relearn is to hit my strokes with more topspin, my shots are very flat. I am still playing with my Wilson profile 95 and I am going to be changing my racquets either to a Yonex, or Boabolet racquets. The profiles are little heavy but I love the way the racquets feel when I hit the ball. I got a chance to demo a few racquets recently and it was nice to hit with modern racquets. But I can blast the ball on returning serves with the Profiles. Great job on the video coach.

[ARKenMan]

I gotta go try this. You just explained so much to me in a very short amount of time and for some reason I feel like I 'got' it. Not easy to sink into my dense skull so thank you.

[barrymonteiro]

Wow. This is an awesome instructional video. It feels awkward moving from a one handed backhand to two, but this tutorial makes me want to give it another GO. You're great at explaining the mechanics of the stroke.

[dotunolaniyan]

Great explanation Meike. Thanks. I usually hit one-handed backhand, but am looking to experiment with the two-hander. This is a great place for me to start.

[AaeriosYT]

Amazing as always! Can’t wait to hit the courts today and apply everything I’ve learned from you.

[kokunutt]

You're the best tennis coach online! thank you so much for your videos ❤

[fromoz]

Fabulous, no nonsense instruction and dedication from someone who knows the business back to front.

[claudiaandijanto]

Meike is simply the best. Detail and clear.

[annegross]

Thank you! Is a never ending process for me trying to hit a confident two handed backhand. Will incorporate your lesson next time I’m out hitting

[vjp]

Excellent coaching video. Very well explained. Good technical foundation.

[Ormsby]

Nice clear instruction especially spacing and swing path

[DookieBlaster]

These videos are a blessing to supplement the half-coaching lessons from my friends who just say "swing deeper" and shit lol

[AlphaTennisinPittsburgh]

Get Ahead in Tennis with Killer Volley Techniques. Great Video! Thanks for sharing this one.

[ROrneli]

love the way you teach . very similar to mine. I do like to teach the two handed open stanced first as i feel it is easier for new players to get their hands close to teh ball and then hit up an across for spin and depth and height. (MTM Coach here)

One thing you forgot to mention that almost all begginers do and it results in errors is not to use any wrists and instead use your hands and arms .

I learned quite a bit from your videos.And you are very charismatic which I am sure helps you quite a bit with your students/. thank you !

[nathanmiller]

Love it!!! Thanks for this excellent lesson 🙏 appreciate

[GeneralRock]

Great video and good stroke for a one handed player.