Next Gen vs Modern vs Classic Two-Handed Backhand Technique

In today’s video, I explain the differences between a classic, modern and next gen two handed backhand technique.

0:00 Two-Handed Backhand Styles
1:04 Classic Two-Handed Backhand
2:40 Modern Two-Handed Backhand
6:19 Next Gen Two-Handed Backhand

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[IntuitiveTennis]

Similar to the Next Gen Two-Handed Backhand, the Next Gen Forehand is a Stroke that’s difficult to replicate.
However, the timing on the Next Gen 2-H is far more difficult compared to the Next Gen FH which has the same timing as the Modern FH.

[milanvincic]

Nick nailed it as usual.
I kinda saw that Rublev's backhand was sort of abrupt and fast but I didn't see that with Sinner's double-handed BH. Not quite easy to see what is fundamentals and what is style.
Thanks coach Nikola

[danielstern]

Been waiting for you to do an indepth two hander video for a long time! ❤

For me, the footwork, balance and timing with the two hander is the trickiest thing to master, would be an amazing video if you went into depth on those topics

[Jllo]

You put into words what I’ve been trying to analyze for years, thank you !

[paulbenbow]

Great video Nick! I've not seen anyone else consider the two handed backhand like this.

[alexeyovriakh]

Brilliant video showing the complexity and individualisation of the backhand shot.

[elchanclascocina]

Key to me is what you mention at the end of the video, requires exceptional timing, exceptional hand eye coordination, which mortals like us can only dream of. To me the simplest and very good is Zverev's. Sinner's btw, in order to do that it feels you have to have extremely loose wrists, which he seem to have in both wings, just incredible.✌🏼

[markchan]

Sinner's strokes are just incredible!
FH or BH, you never see something like his in the past!

[crunchtimeeats]

Was just about to comment about Agassi and also courier doing next gen way before, then came to the end when you said it. Good job.
I do think that the fundamental difference between the modern and next gen double handler is swing speed. With that extremely fast swing speed the swing can’t start when the ball just bounced. It’ll be way too early. So the late uncoiling is a function of the swing speed.
I have/had that backhand, and it’s very intuitive. It’s also very harsh on the torso and back, especially with age.

[joerad]

Freeze frame at 5:28.... the amount of flexibility to get in that position is also what makes Novak's backhand so awesome. His is head is not just over his shoulder, but past it a bit so he has even more rotational coil.

[igo]

I like Agassi Nalbandian and Fognini backhands these guys could really counterpunch with their backhands

[petrtamler]

Very interesting and confirms my belief that important is lag position of the racket before hitting, us mortals have to put it actively there, not to force it but put it there without flip, wta strokes ladies do that aswell, unlike men who flip it at last moment obtaining much more power, it creates, however, lot of pressure on tendons and secondly demands extreme coordination, and can be prone to mishits when under time pressure, this may be why Djokovic is more consistent than guys like Rublev, Sock and other with next gen leration strokes ?

[jaerne]

Love this video! So well done...great point about Andre. Can you comment on whether the the role of the non-dominant hand differs between these 3 styles?

[joseh]

Fascinating analysis coach Nik! Even though I no longer hit a 2 hander, I'm always looking to gain new knowledge, and this is the place to do so! I feel that Nole and Sinner are #1 and #2 . Sinner it seems has a little more mph than Nole's, but Nole's pin point accuracy, down the line, and return of serve are second to none! I believe I heard correct during the Alcaraz vs Medvedev final, a commentator noted that Meddy finds Carlitos backhand as the toughest he faces on tour. He must have an underrated backhand, but probably only because his forehand is awesome, and usually makes the highlight reel! Excellent content as always Nik!👍👏

[dmitryprivate]

Hi Nikola. I would like to add that all the ppl you mention have very fast feet. Regardless of the style, in order to hit a good 2HBH one has to be fast to position himself/herself properly. 2hBH requires much faster feet than a forehand. Otherwise, one does not get to the ball fast enough and hits a slice back hand (I am an example of the slow feet :).

[kevinzahri]

Thank u for the amazing video. You said near the end that you advice “aganist” the next-gen backhand when u spoke about returns and deep balls. Did I hear that right?

[ericfreeman]

Excellent video, Nico. But as a lifelong Chrissie Evert fan, I must say that if I were teaching a beginner or intermediate player, who doesn't have natural athletic abilities, Chrissie's basic technique is what I'd teach them.
Also, I've seen players with two handed backhands, some say that their normally dominant hand (right hand) is the main one in their double handers, as if it were a one hander with the non-dominant hand (the left) reinforcing it. Others say that their non-dominant hand is the dominant one in their two hander, as if it were a "left-handed" forehand, with the right hand reinforcing the stroke.
It would be interesting if you could analyze these two types of two handers. I think it would e interesting.
Again, love your videos, Nico. Keep up the good work.

[SeanJayachandran]

Coach, can you do a video on how to balance lessons/practice and match play for overall development?

[rottafi]

Emil Ruusuvuori has the most beautiful next gen two-handed backhand. He hits it incredibly hard too.

[sebastianberroeta]

Amazing video!! What do you think of marcelo rios backhand? Which type is? He doesnt at any moment has the tip ot the racquet up in preparation.
I have a similar low preparation, am i wrong?? Thank you!