How to Hit an Explosive Backhand Tutorial from a Pro

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[JeffCohnTennis]

I watched this video and now my driver's license says my name is Marat Safin

[JoostPTM]

After this video I am running a round my forehand to hit backhands 🔥

[jimpoole]

Really good. 73yo 4.5 player who now has broken right humerus, out for 3 months. Will work on my left hand to develop a 2 handed backhand: best tutorial!! Thanks

[SoSlowmsk]

Great tutorial! I can't wait to see the next one in another two years 🫶

[tamagonbagel]

These are really helpful tips--they describe what makes a backhand feel more "natural." My forehand comes easy to me but my backhand has always confused me. Your descriptions of when to think about each hand, and when not to, are helpful.

[miguellauandos]

I asked for this, because your backhand is so good. I will implement these great tips. Thank you.

[yiorgos]

Yes more of of this content please and more about tours :)

[jesoby]

As a more advanced player but with a weak two hander I found this very useful, thanks.

[therealdavidleong]

The video I didn't know I was hoping for. I've noticed that your takeback is really simple, and I've sometimes considered adopting that approach, so I'm glad you explained your rationale behind it!

[JacObi-Wan-KenObi]

Good stuff! The last years I was looping the racquet á la Agassi but it was erratic although backhand used to be my strongest strike. Half a year ago I wen’t back to the basics (since age has made me stiffer), i.e. the take-back you’re showing, and my backhand immediately improved. Keep it simple. Next it’d be great to see serve tips, both first and second serves. If possible it’d be great with slow motion clips.

[jonathanchen]

i switched from one hand to two handed backhand like 3 years ago and now my two hand is a solid weapon/shot! i've actually been messing around recently and hitting my one handed backhand again for fun and am surprised i can switch between the both of them during a rally. but no, i would never go back to a one handed backhand, two handed backhand master race ;)

[equanimity]

Grisha, i dont usually comment but this is top tier tennis content, you are a lifesaver!

[fardad]

Grisha you are the best youtuber i ever watched

[MA-rqie]

Just wanted to confirm that tip no3 is the most important one for sure. Coaches sometimes start with too much focus on arms and even hands and wrists in order to create spiny two handed backhand, which is very good longterm but its the next step and not the start. Fix your arms and focus on your body rotation, even exagarate and stiffen your arms and wrists so that only body can do the work. Once you feel that your backhans is rock solid stable, implement your wrist motions slowly but now when you do it, your body will still be doing the work and you wont be just "scratching" the ball. Trust Grisha on this one, tip 3 is by far the most important for beginers!

[rubenromerobouwens]

Really nice and FRESH approach to using the double backhand. I allways struggled with my backhand. Since I tried to imitate Kyrgios doubleshanded backhand it works way better than the "Let the racket drop bla bla " approach. Im not saying I can hit a backhand like Kyrgios but it is more relaxed for me now and I play more intuitive and that makes me more focused on where to aim the ball instead of constantly thinking HOW to hit a proper backhand. Thanks for the other tips!!

[tihe]

Not sure what's better, the tips or the creative camera angles

[RetourBoise]

Really interesting.
For a few months now, I've been feeling my backhand to be kinda "off", I just don't feel at ease playing it, altough I don't make that many mistakes using it.
Will try to apply these tips.

[Xalyn]

Fantastic tips! This is where I have been focusing lately as well!

[mrdreamboy]

Here are the tips with some added notes I would recommend

1. Hit the ball in front and from hip to under shoulder level(weight always forward)
2. Make the backswing simple (turn your torso first)
3. Use your body (the follow through doesn't mean just your arm, it means follow through with your entire body towards the shot)
4. Forget about your dominant arm (the dominant arm needs to relax so you can get the racquet lag)
5. Use your non-dominant arm for micro adjustments and flat shots
6. Work on your wrist movements for shorter court shots.
7. Use your backhand the right way

[javace]

I struggle with the contact point on my backhand. Will try to simplify the backswing like you suggested.