Tom, trust you are keeping well. I used your backhand videos to improve my one hander, and now I feel much more comfortable and fluent. As you say in this video, it is much more effortless than any other shots. Please make some videos on making the forehand just as effortless. Also learnt tons from your backhand slice videos. Awesome stuff!
hi Tom, this is one of the best videos you've produced, and one of the best instructions on the one-handed topspin backhand on the internet. Love that rubber band analogy. Pull the rubber band, and let it fly!
I am just starting to pick up tennis. My dad has been helping alot as well as 4-5 hours a week on the wall. I have found your videos very helpful especially when I can work on them the next day. Thank you very much.
I love the 1 hander for the advantage of having the contact point further out in front of the body taking away time from my opponent and for that freedom feel. The 2 hander feels so "claustrophobic" after using the 1 hander. As a fellow instructor I love how you use the "MPH" and rubber band analogy to explain the one continuous motion concept GREAT VIDEO SIR
Thanks again Tom, I guess we are off a similar age and I find your analysis and application of tennis coaching really good. The modern tennis racquet is lighter. It also requires a different application...not like the old L2 or M1. Thanks for you making the tennis easier for others.
Thanks for this video. I am a lefty . I always use the one handed backhand, and at some point I find it more powerful than my forehand. Hope to see more videos from you. From Houston , TX
I'm glad you had that disclaimer at the end but I think you understated it. You gonna lose a TON of control if you do this. As an owner of a one-handed-backhand for over 45 years, I know that this shot is very delicate and the less herky-jerky, backswing motions, the better. I don't think the added couple of MPHs gained by this motion is worth the loss of control. For me, move your feet EARLY and get to the spot so you have enough time for a clean shoulder turn, and the firing of the hips should be all the power you'd need.
Very nice videos.. Very very nice. Thanks a lot. As an only one year player, my one hand backhand shots had been the worst from all my skills. Now, some days i practise this way. So much help. I cant even tell. Thanks from Turkey coach.
I agree the 2 Hander has advantages, especially on return of serve. However, the 1 hander also has advantages, just ask Federer, Haas, Gasquet, Kuerten, and there will be more. All the best, Tom
i was having problems with the backhand all the others players the say to me always why you do the backhand with one hand but when i see this video it help me very much think you very very much tom your the best
Excellent. I like your videos where you show how to play tennis easily and with how the body moves naturally without any unnecessary movement. This is very efficient, in fact this is how I do my one handed backhand naturally and that's my winner shot all the time.
Hello Tom Avery, I'm from Portugal and decided to thank all the teachings here makes its fantastics videos, I started training immense will 7, 8 Months Behind and participated in my 1st tournament Social having had a good performance going ace semifinals. when i can I will buy the tennis elite For training should compensate. I left the one hand, already serve well, not get behind the players who have classes a few years, just seeing your videos and training very much! Thank you
Great stuff. I will practice more of a continuous looping take back with a loose arm and shoulder. One thing is that I don’t seem to see your weight going forward at contact but more of a little lean back.
May have been that particular shot... leaning into the shot and transferring the weight to the lead foot is important... thanks for the heads up!! To your tennis success, Tom
well im new to backhand I play tennis decent and thanks for the tips. you might have said too many of the same words, but I like how you gave examples and example of hitting the ball. This got me practicing and now I can do it no problem
Such a great lesson! I’m determined to improve mine and I learned a lot from you today! Btw, I see Shapo has the best effortless one-handed backhand these days! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
A genuine advice from someone who went from 0 in OHB to people standing up to my shots and applauding me for my OHB. I evolved seeing his videos since the past 6 months. My accuracy was around 2-3 shots out of 10 and those too felt bad but now I can easily put 6-8 shots out of 10 with placement as per my choice. I generate top spin from my OHB and hit winners with a lot of pace. Just dont keep watching videos of his everyday and start playing matches. Watch his video and hit atleast 100 balls per day from your OHB and track your improvement. It will help immensely. And thanks TOM AVERY for improving my OHB. P.S - I love those Ahaa! moments too! :)
Thanks for the reply Tom. Your doing a great job! And yes I am cranking up that OBH infact today after my comment, I hit a few marvelous winners down the line ;)
very good,tom,i like your video and you make tennis easy to learn,by the way,i could understand most words you said,your english is very clearly,it is good for people whose native language is not english.
John Gray haha yea i am into sports like most of male do... im into tennis and golf and so on... Who was the professional golfer changed ur life? Tiger woods? Lol Lol
Go with a full eastern or semi-western (semi-western gives you more spin) backhand grips... see my other backhand videos that show where to position your hand on the racquet handle. To your tennis success, Tom
Tom, Thank you for a tremendous lesson on the one-handed backhand. Can you speak to specifically the take back of the one-handed backhand? I would like to know your thoughts on two (2) different styles, i.e, the Wawrinka (loop) take back vs. the Bake (level/straight back) take back. Do you see benefits to either one or does it not matter. I am a USTA 4.0 computer ranked player with a goal of moving to 4.5 within 12 months. I find I am able to get more shape (a higher deeper topspin) ball with the loop backhand on moderate paced balls but the level take back seems to allow me to create more shear pace, i.e., straight back and fire through to the finish but it seems a little tougher to create margin over the net.
They both have great backhands, however, of the two I think Stan's is better. I don't think anyone on the planet can hit it as hard as Stan and with tremendous accuracy, especially down the line. Stan creates more racquet head speed with the higher take back, then as he drops the racquet down before swinging forward the racquet really starts to pick up speed into the contact area, also, I think the higher take back allows him to load up his wrist, which he releases through the contact area, again it equals more power, besides the fact he has strong upper body strength. All that being said, whatever works best for you is great... you're certainly in good company styling your backhand after James Blake. All the best, Tom
Tennis Lessons Online with Tom Avery Thanks for the response Tom! I agree with you on the Wawrinka loop take back on the one-handed backhand. I will keep working at it. I appreciate all of the great teaching videos that you create. They are very helpful and appreciated!
Eastern or semi-western backhand grip... with eastern the inside (palm of hand) of index knuckle and the heel of the hand should be right on top of the racquet handle... for semi-western turn the hitting hand slightly more towards your body. Please see my other backhand videos that show you the difference between these 2 grips. To your tennis success, Tom
1HBH is such a classy backhand. I forced myself to hit with it and now I always get compliments when I hit on court. people say its federer like but that's only because 99% of them hits 2HBH
Dear Tom: I'm a 1 hand backhander, i have tried your techniques and it is really effective. However it is little hard fore me to hit the ball along the line ( across the line is very good to me). Besides i have also hurt my elbow? something wrong?
+Guillermo Vera I actually use 3 different grips for both the forehand snd backhand... continental for slice on both FH and BH... and eastern and semi-western for both the FH and BH for topspin and power. All the best, Tom
I started playing just a week ago.i feel like using semi western grip for one handed backhand but my coach insist me on using 2 handed backhand.what should I do??
Shebaaz Sayed My coach insisted to me to use the 2 hander i never did and now im nunber 1 in my school and in my district. Just dont listen to your coach if you want a 1 hander then you do the 1 hander
Respected Tom there is one thing that I didn't understand well. Our arm should be loose before the shot (backswing), but does it be loose at the moment of the shot (when you're hitting the ball)?
im looking everywhere for One handed backhand with Open stance, or running backhand with open stance... I see all videos with one handed backehand but stepping in... not open stance...
Great job Tom,I've been struggling looking for a consistent backhand my entire life.
Glad it's helpful!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Tom, trust you are keeping well. I used your backhand videos to improve my one hander, and now I feel much more comfortable and fluent. As you say in this video, it is much more effortless than any other shots. Please make some videos on making the forehand just as effortless. Also learnt tons from your backhand slice videos. Awesome stuff!
I'm doing well, thanks! Glad you're benefiting!! I'll work on that forehand video for you.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Tom Avery's videos are the best. Any time I want to fix something or improve a stroke, I go to his video on the subject. I've never been disappointed.
i agree
+Duke Ofhesse
Thanks very much appreciated!!
Tom
+Dr Plush
Thank you!!
Tom
I want to thank you coach because your lessons have changed me 180 degree in my favorite game ( tennis )
hi Tom, this is one of the best videos you've produced, and one of the best instructions on the one-handed topspin backhand on the internet. Love that rubber band analogy.
Pull the rubber band, and let it fly!
Going to give this technique a try for my next practice session.
I am just starting to pick up tennis. My dad has been helping alot as well as 4-5 hours a week on the wall. I have found your videos very helpful especially when I can work on them the next day. Thank you very much.
You are a great coach, i am going to do the Coach Course Level 1 next month and i found your videos are the best!!! I watch all of them :-)
I love the 1 hander for the advantage of having the contact point further out in front of the body taking away time from my opponent and for that freedom feel. The 2 hander feels so "claustrophobic" after using the 1 hander. As a fellow instructor I love how you use the "MPH" and rubber band analogy to explain the one continuous motion concept GREAT VIDEO SIR
Thanks much appreciated!!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Thanks Tom ! This is definitely the best backhand tip I've seen in the internet. Barry from Brazil
Thank you much appreciated!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
I really like the "relaxed" shoulder and arm thru the swing. Thank You.
+Max Maulden
You're welcome!!
Tom
Dear u are a master in logicaly putting ur points in brain. To make that stuff work.
Thumbs up for.
U r not a coach.
U are a PROFESSOR.
Let's try later on my training. Thanks!
You got this!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Mr Tom, greetings from Brazil, your lesson had a huge effect on my backhand. That was amazingly simple and affective. Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!
My pleasure!!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Thanks again Tom, I guess we are off a similar age and I find your analysis and application of tennis coaching really good. The modern tennis racquet is lighter. It also requires a different application...not like the old L2 or M1.
Thanks for you making the tennis easier for others.
Thank you, sir! Best online tennis coach in youtube!
Thank you Tom, My tennis is improving so fast! You are the best!
Nice video with lots of great tips, thank you for your time and your teachings, god bless you.
Ikr! This guy is good! 👏
Thanks!!
Tom
Those are great tips! Thank you so much. You rescued my backhand...
Great!!! Glad to hear that.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Thanks for this video. I am a lefty . I always use the one handed backhand, and at some point I find it more powerful than my forehand. Hope to see more videos from you. From Houston , TX
You're welcome!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Hi Tom - this is great. Thanks. In figure skating we call this rebound. And yes, it is fun ~ thanks again ~
great tips coach Tom
Thanks!!!
All the best,
Tom
Great Video! Very deep, yet simple instruction. Can't wait to get out and try these drills! Thanks
I'm glad you had that disclaimer at the end but I think you understated it. You gonna lose a TON of control if you do this. As an owner of a one-handed-backhand for over 45 years, I know that this shot is very delicate and the less herky-jerky, backswing motions, the better. I don't think the added couple of MPHs gained by this motion is worth the loss of control. For me, move your feet EARLY and get to the spot so you have enough time for a clean shoulder turn, and the firing of the hips should be all the power you'd need.
great video I used to the make the same mistake of not swinging the racket behind before the shot
+Hrithik Sethia
Thanks!!
Tom
Excelente, thank you very much Tom!
You're welcome!
To your tennis success,
Tom
yes that suits u well PROFESSOR OF TENNIS!
I am located in SAUDI ARABIA , I AM FROM PAKISTAN !
Keep loading these super videos !
GOD bless u !
Very nice videos.. Very very nice. Thanks a lot. As an only one year player, my one hand backhand shots had been the worst from all my skills. Now, some days i practise this way. So much help. I cant even tell. Thanks from Turkey coach.
Thank you ,, You are very helpful
You are welcome! Glad it helped!
To your tennis success,
Tom
I agree the 2 Hander has advantages, especially on return of serve. However, the 1 hander also has advantages, just ask Federer, Haas, Gasquet, Kuerten, and there will be more. All the best, Tom
i was having problems with the backhand all the others players the say to me always why you do the backhand with one hand but when i see this video it help me very much think you very very much tom your the best
+Med amine
You're welcome!
Tom
Excellent. I like your videos where you show how to play tennis easily and with how the body moves naturally without any unnecessary movement.
This is very efficient, in fact this is how I do my one handed backhand naturally and that's my winner shot all the time.
+aminul1984
Thanks!!
Tom
Good online tennis couching here! Good delivery. Good demonstrations. Thank you thank you thank you from Hong Kong
Hello Tom Avery, I'm from Portugal and decided to thank all the teachings here makes its fantastics videos, I started training immense will 7, 8 Months Behind and participated in my 1st tournament Social having had a good performance going ace semifinals. when i can I will buy the tennis elite For training should compensate. I left the one hand, already serve well, not get behind the players who have classes a few years, just seeing your videos and training very much! Thank you
Almagro!
Thanks for so good lessons.
Great stuff. I will practice more of a continuous looping take back with a loose arm and shoulder. One thing is that I don’t seem to see your weight going forward at contact but more of a little lean back.
May have been that particular shot... leaning into the shot and transferring the weight to the lead foot is important... thanks for the heads up!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
well im new to backhand I play tennis decent and thanks for the tips. you might have said too many of the same words, but I like how you gave examples and example of hitting the ball. This got me practicing and now I can do it no problem
+seven youn
Thank you!! Yes I repeat often to MAKE SURE the student remembers important points.
Tom
Great video. Where should be the non- dominant hand?
Such a great lesson! I’m determined to improve mine and I learned a lot from you today! Btw, I see Shapo has the best effortless one-handed backhand these days! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks so much, much appreciated!! Yes, Shapo is really playing well, awesome one-hander.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Excellent lesson! You are an awesome coach!
this is a very helpful toturial
Hi folks. So how early should you prepare your racquet and pull it back? as early as possible or would you be in a ready position too long? Cheers
Good tight lesson ! Thanks !
+Robert Woodward
You're welcome!!
Tom
A genuine advice from someone who went from 0 in OHB to people standing up to my shots and applauding me for my OHB.
I evolved seeing his videos since the past 6 months. My accuracy was around 2-3 shots out of 10 and those too felt bad but now I can easily put 6-8 shots out of 10 with placement as per my choice. I generate top spin from my OHB and hit winners with a lot of pace.
Just dont keep watching videos of his everyday and start playing matches. Watch his video and hit atleast 100 balls per day from your OHB and track your improvement. It will help immensely.
And thanks TOM AVERY for improving my OHB.
P.S - I love those Ahaa! moments too! :)
+Aryan Pushkar Thanks so much Aryan!! Glad you're cranking up that OBH!!! All the best, Tom
Thanks for the reply Tom. Your doing a great job! And yes I am cranking up that OBH infact today after my comment, I hit a few marvelous winners down the line ;)
+Aryan Pushkar
Great glad to hear that!
Tom
thank you very much, Tom!
Great effect, great results with my one handed backhand!
good job!
I have learn a lot from you coach Tom, Thanks!
very good,tom,i like your video and you make tennis easy to learn,by the way,i could understand most words you said,your english is very clearly,it is good for people whose native language is not english.
Jack,
Thanks, much appreciated.
All the best,
Tom
I speak spanish and i got it perfectly
Thank you M. Davydenko!
You're welcome!!
All the best,
Tom
very helpfull indeed my backhand has improved. thx
Wow,, very impressive Tom! Shoulder turn was the key!,, wish i have you in my country lol,,,
So, you're a tennis freak! Such a great sport!
I must tell you about a professional golfer that changed my life long ago.
John Gray haha yea i am into sports like most of male do... im into tennis and golf and so on...
Who was the professional golfer changed ur life? Tiger woods? Lol Lol
KIKI KWON 님도 테니스 치남요? ㅎㅎ 참 무슨 학생이죠? 중딩 아님 고딩? ㅎㅎㅎ
메일 될텐데여... 이상하네
Are you Korean?
Did you see my photo with my North Korean Prisoners of War?
We had a lot of fun together!
Those were the days, my friend!
As to the Profession golfer that changed my life, I don't think that you would be interested.
i like the way you explain it . i never manage to keep it court when i hit it hard though . need more practice i guess
ronald
thanks.. and good learning for me.. I really like it and very simple. I tried since last 3 months. but this helped me
+Rahul Wadhwana
Thanks!! You're welcome!
Tom
simple & awesome lesson..thumps up
Thanks!!
All the best,
Tom
Thx so much. Very practique, very easy. thx thx thx
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!!
Tom
Awesome, thanks
My pleasure!
hi sorry the ranking system in tennis could you please explain a little bit more about that that what is 5.0 or 4.0 player>
will try this, what grip is that ?
Go with a full eastern or semi-western (semi-western gives you more spin) backhand grips... see my other backhand videos that show where to position your hand on the racquet handle.
To your tennis success,
Tom
@@Fundamentalsoftennis I tried it, the improvement is remarkable, thanks!!!!!!!
Very clear,easy and good Work
This rebound has gotten me to think perhaps I need to pull the rubber band on the TRICEP for the serve, so I can feel it better.. thanks !!!
Tom,
Thank you for a tremendous lesson on the one-handed backhand. Can you speak to specifically the take back of the one-handed backhand? I would like to know your thoughts on two (2) different styles, i.e, the Wawrinka (loop) take back vs. the Bake (level/straight back) take back. Do you see benefits to either one or does it not matter. I am a USTA 4.0 computer ranked player with a goal of moving to 4.5 within 12 months. I find I am able to get more shape (a higher deeper topspin) ball with the loop backhand on moderate paced balls but the level take back seems to allow me to create more shear pace, i.e., straight back and fire through to the finish but it seems a little tougher to create margin over the net.
They both have great backhands, however, of the two I think Stan's is better. I don't think anyone on the planet can hit it as hard as Stan and with tremendous accuracy, especially down the line. Stan creates more racquet head speed with the higher take back, then as he drops the racquet down before swinging forward the racquet really starts to pick up speed into the contact area, also, I think the higher take back allows him to load up his wrist, which he releases through the contact area, again it equals more power, besides the fact he has strong upper body strength. All that being said, whatever works best for you is great... you're certainly in good company styling your backhand after James Blake.
All the best,
Tom
Tennis Lessons Online with Tom Avery Thanks for the response Tom! I agree with you on the Wawrinka loop take back on the one-handed backhand. I will keep working at it. I appreciate all of the great teaching videos that you create. They are very helpful and appreciated!
Thanks Craig much appreciated!
All the best,
Tom
thanks for these helpful tips
You're welcome!!
Tom
excellent tutorial
Thank you! Happy backhands,
All the best,
Tom
Thank you.
All the best, Tom
I definitely need to improve my backhand. nice one!
can you explain the position of grip when hit the ball?
Eastern or semi-western backhand grip... with eastern the inside (palm of hand) of index knuckle and the heel of the hand should be right on top of the racquet handle... for semi-western turn the hitting hand slightly more towards your body. Please see my other backhand videos that show you the difference between these 2 grips.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Grace, Thanks!
All the best,
Tom
1HBH is such a classy backhand. I forced myself to hit with it and now I always get compliments when I hit on court. people say its federer like but that's only because 99% of them hits 2HBH
Dusty,
Thanks, much appreciated.
All the best,
Tom
Wondering if the rubberband comparison can also be used on the forehand?
Ian,
Thanks, much appreciated!!
All the best,
Tom
Dear Tom: I'm a 1 hand backhander, i have tried your techniques and it is really effective. However it is little hard fore me to hit the ball along the line ( across the line is very good to me). Besides i have also hurt my elbow? something wrong?
I love u Tom :) Thanks for all those videos
Awesome Tennis Lessons Online with Tom Avery Love that tutorial!!
Been learning +tennis for about 1 year from youtube videos .
Ashish,
Thanks! Much appreciated,
All the best,
Tom
Thanks Tom!
Thanks!!
All the best,
Tom
Thanks a ton, much appreciated.
Best,
Tom
This is such a great tutorial!
Glad you're benefitting!
To your tennis success,
Tom
And I love that green you are wearing !!!
Great stuff, thanks !
You're welcome!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Good video...
I am curious.
Was Tom a college level (5.0 ) player?
Enrico,
Thanks! All the best,
Tom
Matador,
You're welcome much appreciated!!
All the best,
Tom
What grips do you use for both forehand and backhand?
+Guillermo Vera
I actually use 3 different grips for both the forehand snd backhand... continental for slice on both FH and BH... and eastern and semi-western for both the FH and BH for topspin and power.
All the best,
Tom
Professor of TENNIS I like that!! Where are you located?
All the best,
Tom
Great lesson backhand!
Thanks!
To your tennis success,
Tom
I've tried myself. It works.
Glad it's working!!
All the best,
Tom
Thanks for confirming!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Great Tom !!
Thanks!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Can I use semi western grip for both forehand and backhand at the same time??
Shebaaz Sayed Yes, Alberto Berasatagui who won the French Open in 1994 used the semi-western for FH and BH.
All the best, Tom
I started playing just a week ago.i feel like using semi western grip for one handed backhand but my coach insist me on using 2 handed backhand.what should I do??
Shebaaz Sayed My coach insisted to me to use the 2 hander i never did and now im nunber 1 in my school and in my district. Just dont listen to your coach if you want a 1 hander then you do the 1 hander
+Shebaaz Sayed
Yes... Alberto Bersatagui who won the FRENCH OPEN did that.
Tom
Respected Tom there is one thing that I didn't understand well. Our arm should be loose before the shot (backswing), but does it be loose at the moment of the shot (when you're hitting the ball)?
Firm up slightly just enough to keep the racquet firm.
To your tennis success,
Tom
Thanks again, God bless you, as well.
Tom
im looking everywhere for One handed backhand with Open stance, or running backhand with open stance... I see all videos with one handed backehand but stepping in... not open stance...
develop a solid slice to defend against heavy top spin, does the job up to top club level.
36k subscribers ! knew Tom is good !
Thanks!!
All the best,
Tom
Thanks!!
To your tennis success,
Tom
What racquet do you use?
AVERY M3 Power.
Tom
Nice video!
Thanks!!
Tom
Thanks man
+Bart van Keulen
You're welcome!!
Tom
thanks
Thank you!! Great ideas!!
You're welcome!
To your tennis success,
Tom
Appreciate it !
+Aditya Vadali
Thanks!
Tom