Tennis BACKHAND - One Handed Backhand GRIPS (Tutorial)

What are the various grip styles on the backhand side? Which grip should you choose? How do you change your grip from the forehand or neutral position? By the end of this video, you will understand which grip is best for your game, and how to execute it.

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Essential Tennis

Fuzzy Yellow Balls

Jorge Capestany

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[walterberglund]

Ladies and gentlemen what we are witnessing here a very high-quality content.

[kyousuke]

Dude. This video conveys a lot of information in a clear and concise way, is well edited, and contains tons of footage demonstrating exactly what you mean. You put a lot of work into these videos and it shows. What a breath of fresh air compared to the guys who just talk in front of a camera for 10 minutes and upload it with minimal edits. Great work!

[acasius]

The Best bar none OHBH instructional video on YouTube today. Intelligent and detailed. Well done.

[kirenkodali]

You have know idea how amazing & rare it is to see someone formally talk about pistol vs hammer grip. Thanks again bro !

[stefanrahovean]

The only video on YouTube that talks about the different types of grips for the one handed topspin backhand. Well done addressing these variations in the grip. Even though I don’t completely agree with the conclusion that players should use the hammer grip for a ohb shot, I appreciate that you started the conversation. There’s definitely a spectrum between a full hammer grip and a pistol grip. A full hammer grip is when the line of your knuckles is parallel with the edge line of the bevels. You can also tell that you are holding a full hammer grip by the fact that the thumb falls outside of the index finger. If your thumb is placed anywhere in between the index finger and the middle finger, you are either holding a pistol grip or somewhere on the spectrum between pistol and hammer. Thiem is the poster boy for the hammer grip. Almagro and Gasquet both use a pistol grip. I consider the pistol grip used with a strong eastern grip to be superior than the hammer grip. It offers more maneuverability in the wrist and it’s super stable on high contact.

[sianova]

I love you man and I loved the way you explained grip change. AWESOME

[ianrodd]

I've watched about 10 different Youtube videos on back hand. Yours is the most concise and logical of them all. Subscribed. And many thanks.

[adage]

This is the most technical drip explanation and use I have seen. Kudos!

[miguelpessanha]

Hey dude, I've probably seen all the one handed backhand videos on youtube and I have to say that yours is by far the more accurate and complete. Finally someone that mentions the difference between pistol/hammer grip nd the modified/strong eastern. It's looks like such a small diference to have the index knuckle between the bevel 1&2 like wawrinka and bevel 1 like tsisipas or federer but it does really feel like a major difference. I find the 1&2 gives better stability and power but the 1 gives more access to topsin. Out of curiosity, which one do you use for your game? Great form btw, love the way you keep your whole body and head sideways as Roger does.

[ivanc-s]

Thanks for the in-depth technical description, which was lacking in other videos for backhand

[julianpenfold]

Excellent - very clear. First time I've really come across the "holds" (pistol vs. hammer) explained, and first time I've seen the grip switch options shown.

[robertcramer]

Best and most complete video I have ever seen on the subject. Been playing for 59 years and tried all the variations. Excellent coverage of index knuckle, heel pad, and finger spread. Outstanding! I personally use 3 grips - continental for slice, modified eastern with finger spread for low non-slice balls and pick-ups and eastern with hammer grip for top-spin.

[vinwinner]

THE BEST ONE HANDED BACKHAND GRIPS VIDEO EVER!

Thank you so much! You`ve helped me to discover semi-western grip, which unexpectedly fit me perfectly)

[jakehits]

Dude, you know what? This totally changed my backhand, for the good. I am a strong 4.5 player but usually hesitate to rip the one hander. I realized after watching this and practicing for quite a while that I was holding it in a pistol grip with my knuckle on bevel 8. Since moving to a hammer grip on bevel 1, it’s strong, secure and so much easier to time. A lot of other commenters are correct, coaches just kind of tell you where to put your knuckles but don’t really explain how to hold it properly. Thank you so much for making this great video.

[simpbeforeusleep]

The best grip tutorial video I have seen yet, thanks

[bengu]

yooo this is phenomenal content my friend. I love how you demonstrate the back-hand aspects and go into THOROUGH detail instead of gloss over like all the other blogs and videos. As someone who runs a digital marketing agency, gotta give you the kudos for creating quality content like this. Tennis is super technical as a sport. I've been playing casually for 9 months now but only just realising the importance of using the right grip across the various shots.

[tendmkt]

You have a bright future!..ive been teaching tennis 27years every level. And i dont think..in fact i know i couldnt explain bhand grips like this!!.. well done pal and keep up your amazing work.

[filipvitek]

I don´t usually comment on youtube video. But as a tennis newbie, who plays against tennis players and struggles with top spin - the fact tha you change your grip on fly and your explanation on how to change the grip on fly sold it to me! Mindbreaking moment! Thank you guys!

[Krwler]

By far the most complete and succinct tutorial I’ve seen on the subject. Great video.