Perfect Two Handed Backhand in 3 Steps - Perfect Tennis (episode 6)

Perfect Two Handed Backhand in 3 Steps - Perfect Tennis (episode 6)
How to hit the perfect two-handed backhand in 3 simple steps.
Having a solid, consistent backhand in tennis has now become a must for any serious tennis player. Pro players such as Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner have demonstrated that you can create incredible power and hit amazing winners with the two-handed backhand in tennis.
However, even recreational players can build a reliable weapon if they work on mastering the fundamentals.
In this video, Coach Simon Konov of Top Tennis Training will show you how to hit the perfect two-handed backhand in tennis in three steps.

The Perfect Grip
Mastering the backhand all starts with using the ideal grip. For most players, the ideal grip combination will be: the continental grip on the bottom hand and the eastern forehand grip on the top hand.

Step One
The first step to master is early preparation and the grip change as quickly as possible. Most players will wait in the ready position with a forehand grip, so changing into your backhand grip as soon as possible is key in creating time. Whilst changing grips, you can also start the upper body coil and turn your right shoulder (for right handers) towards the oncoming ball.

Step Two
Reaching the perfect power position is the next step. The power position is the furthest back position in the swing. Imagine the swing in two phases, the backwards phase and the forwards phase. The power position allows you to create an ideal position to launch the racket towards the oncoming ball.
Focus on having the racket head higher than the grip level, create some space between your arms and the body and ensure you have coiled fully in this back position.

Step Three
The contact point and finish. Ideally, you'll want to make contact in front of the body and ensure you extend towards your target slightly after making contact to keep the balls on the strings for longer.
If you're hitting with more topspin, the top hand will create the windshield wiper motion and if you're hitting a flatter backhand, the arms will extend out more. With both strokes, try to ensure you finish above your right shoulder to allow the racket to slow down in a natural way.

Video Timeline
00:00 - Lesson Intro
00:45 - The Perfect Grip
01:16 - Step One (Preparation)
03:47 - Step Two (Power Position)
06:05 - Step Three (Contact and Finish)

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[gurvijaygill]

The OG of tennis instruction is back with another masterful lesson

[KingsClubTennis]

Well, it's official. This video has convinced me to learn the 2 handed backhand and pray it's better for my playing than my one-handed. Wish me luck.

[АннаФ-сд]

Always love your content and guides. Thank you Coach Simon 👍

[PrecisionPointTennis]

As always : perfect instructions. As I had to change from a one hander to a two hander because of elbow issues, I value your lessons on this specific shot immensely. I’d love to see a video on the importance of using a hard short slice back hand to draw your opponent into the net or to bother their rhythm and timing. I love how Federer does this (did this) so much. Thanks coach Simon 🎾🏆🤗

[IngridArh]

Great insight. Thanks for posting this. I learned a lot. So hard to get the right timing and technique. Easier with the forehand.

[daesikkim]

Thank you for your lesson. It is a great help.

[rolfw]

Very good detail.. can't wait to try this!

[aliashir]

Very simple and so helpful as always. I already fixed my backhand watching your old videos (btw got very solid backhand thanks to u) but it was a reminder for me😅 Thanks a lot The Coach!

[aerobull]

perfect information to learn &. practice

[ShaktiChaturvedi]

Thank you for this, I want to switch to a two handed backhand as my one handed is starting to cause me elbow issues. Will practice with these steps in mind.

[davekennedy]

Great instructional video, really struggling to find consistency with my one handed backhand at the moment so am very tempted to have a go at a 2 handed, seems a more simple process

[littleninjr]

Thank you. This video has really helped me

[writer]

Very good just didn't get which bevel for the left hand?

[mauriroa]

Same here. Dealing with Tennis Elbow. Switching to two-handed backhand.

[martyncroston]

Hi Simon. What grip do you think Novak is using when you show his backhand in slow motion near the start? It looks like he really closes the racket face so I'm not sure he's using conti for his right hand and eastern for his left. I struggle a lot with my 2 hander. Return of serve is ok, but in rallies it just breaks down. Do you feel the 2 hander is more of a lefty forehand?

[matthewdulka]

Any instruction on a two-handed forehand. I’ve been trying it lately and fine that I have a lot of power with it.

[aravchopra]

Great video but I’m looking for a tutorial on 2 hand backhand for lefties

[blanx]

Perfect backhand?!!
That’s called an inside-out forehand! 😂 😉
I’m kidding, great video!

[NoleGOAT]

Thank you to Djokovic for the perfect backhand 🐐🐐🐐

[mpnv]

Number one move on the two-handed backhand is the unit turn. The front deltoid should point at the opponent.