The one-handed backhand: Tennis Masterclass, Episode 5
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- In this 5th episode of Tennis Masterclass, we talk about the art of one-handed backhand. Compared to two-handed backhand, the one-handed can be tricky to learn if you don’t know the mechanics. I’m going to walk you through the fundamentals that will bring your backhand to the next level!
What are advantages and disadvantages of having a single-handed backhand? Which technique is the best?
When you’re learning tennis, either as a kid or an adult, it’s not easy to have the strength and coordination to execute this effectively. This is where having the second hand on the racket makes a BIIIG difference. The more tennis you play, the more easier is to pull off the single hander. Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet are the greatest examples of tennis players using this technique. However, it’s all about what you feel comfortable with.
During this session, I teach you all the key elements of how to hit one-handed backhand including racket preparation, contact point, foot position, follow through and tactical options. At the very end I open up the biggest secret of Roger Federer, so watch carefully!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - One-handed vs Two-handed backhand
2:56 - One-handed backhand technique
3:08 - Preparation: rotate your shoulders
3:56 - Preparation: bend your arm
4:51 - Placement and footwork in regard with your dominant eye
6:36 - Hitting the ball and contact point
8:26 - Drive the ball
9:16 - Use your left arm
10:50 - Relax your wrist
11:39 - Early preparation
12:30 - Be careful!
13:03 - Roger’s secret
13:45 - Conclusion
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Beauty is the eye of the beholder of course. To me roger Federer backhand is the most beautiful shot in all of tennis.
Gaudio!
Justine Henin; one of my favourites exponents of it, how she deployed it considering her height was amazing to behold
Edberg’s one-hander was top tier, the best of his era.
“ the One-hand Backhand, the most beautiful shot in tennis ! …. “ 100% agree !!
Moi aussi ! 👍
Never thought about eye dominance before. I'm a right-hander but left-eye dominant - this footwork tip is massive!
Federer 2017 after his injury. For several months his backhand was amazing. Also wawrinka is one of my favorites.
Patrick, thank you for breaking down the key mechanics of the one handed backhand!
I love the Rodger Federer One handed back hand
👍Great video! Not only did Fed take the ball on the rise off the BH he did it with a 97 frame which helped him tremendously !
Thank you, I've been looking for this video. Just started playing 3 years ago always two-handed backhand. The other day I returned a serve cross court; the ball was too far away so I attempted a one-handed backhand. The pace on the ball was so incredible that I decided to look into this one-hander stuff.
Eventually, I found the reason why my backhand slice was always stronger than the top spin one. I bent an elbow hitting slice, but barely bent it while executing topspin or flat. Now, by bending the elbow 90deg and releasing the forearm naturally, I achieved smooth, effortless power on the topspin. Thanks a lot, Patrick for the tip. Great video!
Kuerten fan here, so 1hbh is my weapon
Thanks a lot for a detailed explanation covering all the fundamental aspects of mastering this classic shot. Can't wait to hit the court and practice it.
Awesome clear coaching instruction. Thanks Patrick !
Fantastic lesson. Thanx a lot Master. Im a one-handed backhand player and I found this video so useful and extremely clear. Superb!
Great video Patrick, thank you very much. I had never heard about left or right eye dominance before this episode. I'm going to try it.
Definitely the best video that I've ever seen on the one-handed backhand! Can't wait to try this!🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for this fabulous lesson. The role of the non hitting arm to prevent the body spinning out was such a game changer! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
It improved my backhand significantly after taking care of it. And it looks so much better too
This is not only a historical reference of the shot but a holistic presentation of how to manage the shot in battle conditions. Thank you for producing this video. I use this information to coach my students and help me with my one handed backhand.
Please keep them coming Patrick this is a Masterclass , thank you so much 😊
Thank you Patrick, another wonderfull lesson! I'm right handed and not cross-dominant. And now I understand how do i hit ... and why are you number one! 😀I'm 53 and I started playing 7 years ago. I've read your book. It's the first tennis book I've ever bought.
That´s definitely going to help my game, thank you most kindly! Going to use it during my next team match tomorrow :) Wish me luck ^^
What a beautiful explanation of one handed backhand that's where the master is. Salute you Sir.
Thank you once again! Really appreciate your lessons and tips
I put this lesson into practice this week with AMAZING results, most improvement I've ever made based on 1 Lesson.. I love your content, keep it up , THANK YOU!
Shapovalov also has a good solution for balls over shoulder height. Back in the days Björn Phau also used to hit these jump shots from far behind the baseline. It requires a lot of balance and core strength, but I started doing it occasionally and it's a great addition when you realize you cannot hit the ball on the rise and have no time to step back.
Patrick,
Awesome video. Thank you for your invaluable insights to optimizing the one handed backhand!!
Thanks for this video, crystal-clear as always. And it's always great to see some love for this beautifiul shot.
I was taught the 2-handed backhand as a child, but not happy with it even after years and years of play, and only admiring 1-handed backhand players along the years (Sampras, Federer, Dimitrov, Tsitsipas, Shapo, etc)... I switched to the 1-hander about 4 years ago. A few months to adapt, and my backhand is now better than he ever was.... and I'm super glad I now play this beautiful shot.
As a 70 y.o. who has rediscovered my topspin one-handed backhand, your instruction is spot on. I'm right-eye dominant which naturally allowed me to step in on my right foot. The use of the nondominant hand is key to balance and consistency. Thanks, Patrick..
Congratulations on nailing it again! I've just returned after 30 years years away from tennis, and what used to be my best shot, a one-handed topspin backhand, is now nowhere! I'll keep trying 🙂
Totally agree its a very elegant the one hand back hand, like the MASTER RF!
Thank you Patrick for explaining this so well.
I use a one-hand backhand and I learned a lot watching this great video. Thanks a lot!
You have been my inspiration Patrick. Thank you for showing it. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
Some tennis videos from other channels may only be 5 mins long but most often they seem like 1/2 an hour (as they drone on and on with repetitive verbiage) but with Patrick a 14 min video (such as this one) only seems like 5 mins as he always gets to the essential information with a great and brief demonstration. Really appreciated...!
not to me it didnt, seemed more like 20 mins. didnt make it past the half way mark
Thank you Patrick, one-handed backhand still the most graceful tennis move... your lessons are valuable for us beginners.
What a legendary coach!
Thank you Patrick.
Every video of yours makes me want to go and play. You are such an inspiration
I love this guy. ❤... he is like the best coach for me online.
This is really really a great lesson! Thank you so much Patrick!
Hi Patrick - you are an incredible coach, your breakdown of the one-handed backhand is so finely detailed, professional, and encouraging to watch. Thank you for making this available here.
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YOU ARE THE BEST ,THANK YOU ALL THE WAY FROM SWEDEN I´ve seen you in Båstad with Serina.
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Finally!! One hand backhand video!
Thanks Patrick for a very detailed explanation of the OHB.
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Awesome. Never heard about some moments of this lesson. Thank you Patrick.
Have to say, this trope about Federer not having as much success against Nadal because of Roger's one-handed backhand is way overstated. The problem was NOT so much the one-hander as it was Roger's outdated racquet. After he switched from the 90sq. inch to the 97 sq. inch head, his record against Nadal was 7 wins and only 1 loss, the one loss being on clay.
Great video, it is a shot that I am trying to master and this video is a good reference guide for the mechanics of the one handed backhand
Thanks for this huge master class! I’ve never heard about dominant eye, and it’s seems to me very important.
Thank you Patrick for finally teaching this hit
You are such wonderful trainer. Thank you very much for all your wonderful videos, also short videos too. 🙏🙏
This is so helpful! Thank you 🙏🏿
Very nice video for me Mr. Patrick,a lot of great information and secrets
I’m cross dominance ,right eye dominance left handed dominance with one handed backhand
Excellent tutorial. Easy to follow.
It's absolutely proofed that a one handed backhand generates a lot more power. The only advantage of a two handed backhand is the security you feel using two hands but power and spin is not the same.
Excelent, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Great video as always Patrick! Thank You! 🎾
My favourite is the "dominant eye". I learned it from You. Thank You! :)
As always such great and accurate advice. The main reason I love the one-handed backhand is what you called out the slice. I use the slice in so many different ways from deep slice to drop slice. Its such an important part of how I strategically play my tennis game. With that said the weak points are with hard fast serves or returns, and high balls, I do struggle with as you call out so its trying to figure out a balance. Some good call outs for me to practice more on is rotate the shoulder, use more of my left arm, relax the wrist, and earlier preparation. Thanks again for these advice Patrick!
First time ever I got the concept of eye dominance for tennis, and I've been playing for 25 years. I switched to a single handed 10 years ago after failing to master the double hander, and I'm now loving hitting backhands. I'm left eye dominant and I think it explains a lot on how I deal with my backhand. Now I'll have a conscious way of moving for the backhand.
impressive teaching skill...all very true ...live the art of tenniisss
Wow, you explained so much! I had to stop earlier in the video to watch the video about the dominant eye.
I’m going to have to revisit this video several times while working on my form.
Btw, I agree, the one handed backhand is a lost art. I’m in my 40s, so I remember seeing it being used a lot more back in the day.
Thanks for the video and taking the time to make these!
thank you sir another input added to put my backhand shot, this might raise my game to another level!!
Best explanation on the internet. Hands down. 👏❤
Patrick, I owe you a beer, you just gave me a missing piece to my backhand puzzle, and now it's the weapon I've wanted. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou.
Awesome video explaining all the aspects of 1HBH. This tips were never given before as I have seen many videos on 1 HBH.
Fanstastic video of modern one-handed backhand
Going to try to keep my wrist position at contact like this. I have been dropping the racket below the wrist I think leading to inconsistent hit. Also I believe to be able to do this you have to bend the legs more so you can execute this position. Many thanks for clear instruction.
Great lesson. Very informative.
Grazie per aver chiarito in modo molto semplice molti dubbi che avevo su come eseguire un corretto rovescio ad una mano. Grazie grazie😊
Great lesson! Thank you very much!
Congrats, always a pleasure to watch your videos, greetings from Mexico
Love all your videos
Fantastic illustrationS ! Thanks
Going by this video, Federer is the great of all time!
Great Lesson, I will be able to improve my backhand with a few of your pointers.
thanks again for the great lesson.
Excellent video thank you so much... I've been struggling with my one handed backhand... I will practice all the tipsas soon as I'm fully ricovered from my surgery...
Great master class - that was the exact content missing In your videos. I would love to see you working with the ball machine or practicing with another player with OHBH.
Merci encore Patrick. Looks like a lot of two-handed backhand players also developed a one-hand slice backhand. Seems to me like the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, I”m 52 and learned a one-hand backhand and it might be a bit too late for me to learn a two-hander. I always thought you could have a bit more reach with a one-hander and usually, the players with a one-hand backhand seems more comfortable at net on backhand volleys.
Great pieces of advice !💯👌🏻I will try that this afternoon😉🎾
Brilliant! Thanks.
Been playing for over 40 years, where have you been all my life Patrick! 😂 great advice mate keep inspiring us 👍🏽
I played tennis in the 80' as a kid. Back then it was taught one hand backhand and naturally I learned it. I didn't play for 30 years until I resumed 5 years ago and all the skills I learned was there dormanted (included the vices). The point is some younger players found curious the 1HB. On the other had I had difficulties to learn hitting with top spin. I don't recall any mention to that back then, I just learned hitting flat.
Excellent! Thank You, Master! Frank (Tennis lover and instructor from Budapest, Hungary). :)
Thank you very much dear Patrick !!
I respect what Patrick has to say, as he has helped top players get even better which is some achievement. I think, however, that the greater number of double-handers in professional tennis is because it is easier to teach, not because there is an inherent advantage. It becomes a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
very much enjoy your videos! Many thanks! 🙏
the left and right arm is for the body to also keep its balance, very good point.
That's the best backhand tutorial I've ever seen.
Excellent !!!!!
Will watch it many more times. The footwork for left eye dominant player is a bit complex to master. The snapping motion with less prepration was the best advice to battle the fast deep shots. Merci.
‘Throw like a frisbee’ - appreciate associating mechanics with other sports. Makes Building new muscle memories a lot easier!
Great vídeo lesson. It helped me to improve my one hand backhand that was aleady my best shot. TKS a Lot.
Thanks so much for you advice
Great video Patrick. I have to train to hit the ball on the rise
Uauu!!…, this video was really good. Thank you so much! 🙏👍💪
Thank you so much for this!
Great lesson!
Truly excellent lesson. Thank you. We are a dying breed and need help with our 1hbs!
Many thanks. This video was very helpful
Fortunately, I (52) play both. I started with one-handed Bh, but in some playing situations I automatically switched to th-bh. It came out of me without practicing. Moving the racket forward with my left hand to play a th-bh was also intuitive. I have shoulder problems because I didn't accelerate the racket as Patrick shows here. I was told it's just swing. I will work on it. Thank's Pat!
Explications claires,
Maître-Magister.