This is a great tutorial Ed! FINALLY a one-handed backhand tutorial on TH-cam, where you can find a billion twoey videos but almost no one-handed BH tutorials. One observation from a guy who is lower level than you, so take this with a grain of salt. It appeared to me that you weren't brushing as much and your paddle was facing horizontal in the finishing position, almost as if you completed a slice. I was a one-hander who converted to a two-handed BH, however I just can't generate the same whip as my one-hander. And because of my knees I can't get as low as I need, so I've been flirting with the idea of going back to the one-hander.
Very interesting! Mechanics remind me of a racquetball backhand. Though in racquetball we were aiming for a low kill shot and here we need to bend the ball over the net. The one handed backhand is very natural for me after 40 years of racquetball. Thanks for the tip!!
Same, having a racquetball background the single backhand is natural. Need to adjust shot aim for net height that stays in. Swing path adapt below the ball, and slightly closed paddle face making contact adding topsin.
Ok, that left leg step through as part of the motion after the shot opened my mind to the one handed backhand! Even though Nick doesn't actually take that big a left leg follow through as he described, but the exaggeration of step through helped me visualise the type of body momentum required to make the shot look more fluid. Good job!
This is a great shot, however Nick’s paddle is not closed ( with the face pointing downward) at contact but the paddle face is neutral and is pointing in the horizon direction. However because his paddle angle lags with respect to the direction of his lower arm, his fast circular upward brushing motion generates immense topspin and power. At 2.55 in the video clip slow motion will clearly show the neutral face direction at contact. NOTE, If the paddle is closed too much you will be wrestling with net clearance.
Yeah this is because of the grip shift, if he didn't do that at the point of contact the face would be pointing up and get too much height and no top spin
I noticed that too when I was editing this. I thought it was maybe to help ingrain it into my muscle memory to transfer my energy forward. Because in the beginning, I was struggling by kinda falling off backwards when hitting it. Maybe when you get really fluent with this shot, the step through is more just in your hips and not taking those lunges forward.
@@edjupickleball it's more like a serve or a baseball throw, where you are launching your arm and thus your bodyweight follows through after. The leg and body comes through 'because' of your hip and body rotating. Not the other way around.
awesome training video, coming from a tennis background the backhand either one handed or two handed (I use 1-handed) is more a natural swing than the forehand
Nick is wrong about this step through thing being part of the swing and is inconsistent with his own. The prettiest shot in tennis as well as in pickleball is a one-handed backhand done right and it does not end with a step through. A picture perfect one handed backhand finishes with both arms spreading out with good balance. A step through or a split step is an after thought after you finish the swing. Ed needs to do some editing after checking with Nick. Otherwise this is another top notch pickleball tutorial with Nick’s collaboration.
He is really good. But also clearly leaving some power on table by not stepping into the shot with his left leg. His torso is rotating but his feet is not stepping forward. He says he is, but rarely dies. In contrast, Ed is stepping through.
His power comes from the back left foot planting and the step with the right as he strikes the ball. Ed emphasizing the xtra step is more about showing the weight transfer, in a match taking all those extra big steps would leave you off balance
notice how Nick leads with his shoulder, and accelerates at the point of contact. Ed, your body is stiff and you are ripping your arm through the motion. There needs to more intention in how you control your arm and it starts with leading with the shoulder, and turning your body through the shot. As opposed to ripping your arm through the shot and having the momentum of that twist you. Notice how balanced and in control Nick is compared to you. Just pointing out some things I noticed. I also come from a decent tennis background and my one hander is hit harder than most rec players forehands.
I saw another video of your where you improved on your two handed backhand. I'm curious to know between the two what is your preference now..one or two handed backhand?
At 5:13 and throughout, Your follow through looks different than Nick’s. Wonder if your elbow is going to be sore if you don’t adjust. Did he ever mention anything about that to you? Thanks for the video!
This is a great tutorial Ed! FINALLY a one-handed backhand tutorial on TH-cam, where you can find a billion twoey videos but almost no one-handed BH tutorials.
One observation from a guy who is lower level than you, so take this with a grain of salt. It appeared to me that you weren't brushing as much and your paddle was facing horizontal in the finishing position, almost as if you completed a slice.
I was a one-hander who converted to a two-handed BH, however I just can't generate the same whip as my one-hander. And because of my knees I can't get as low as I need, so I've been flirting with the idea of going back to the one-hander.
Nick is a great teacher - his information is clear and concise. Really enjoy these videos - hope to see more. Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting! Mechanics remind me of a racquetball backhand. Though in racquetball we were aiming for a low kill shot and here we need to bend the ball over the net. The one handed backhand is very natural for me after 40 years of racquetball. Thanks for the tip!!
Same, having a racquetball background the single backhand is natural. Need to adjust shot aim for net height that stays in. Swing path adapt below the ball, and slightly closed paddle face making contact adding topsin.
Good to see a decent tennis player from UK teaching you how to play a Powerful backhand Ed..😅
Ok, that left leg step through as part of the motion after the shot opened my mind to the one handed backhand! Even though Nick doesn't actually take that big a left leg follow through as he described, but the exaggeration of step through helped me visualise the type of body momentum required to make the shot look more fluid. Good job!
Game changer! Loved the video. Would be cool to discuss the drawbacks to using this or when not to use this (if there is any)
There's a guy where I play whose one-handed backhand is more powerful than most guys's forehand. definitely useful and would catch people offguard
This is a great shot, however Nick’s paddle is not closed ( with the face pointing downward) at contact but the paddle face is neutral and is pointing in the horizon direction. However because his paddle angle lags with respect to the direction of his lower arm, his fast circular upward brushing motion generates immense topspin and power. At 2.55 in the video clip slow motion will clearly show the neutral face direction at contact.
NOTE, If the paddle is closed too much you will be wrestling with net clearance.
Yeah this is because of the grip shift, if he didn't do that at the point of contact the face would be pointing up and get too much height and no top spin
When Nick hits his backhand he does not step through with his left foot as he is coachng Ed to do...seems a bit unnaturel and awkward. Explain please.
I noticed that too when I was editing this. I thought it was maybe to help ingrain it into my muscle memory to transfer my energy forward. Because in the beginning, I was struggling by kinda falling off backwards when hitting it.
Maybe when you get really fluent with this shot, the step through is more just in your hips and not taking those lunges forward.
@@edjupickleball it's more like a serve or a baseball throw, where you are launching your arm and thus your bodyweight follows through after. The leg and body comes through 'because' of your hip and body rotating. Not the other way around.
I was just about to say the same thing haha
Trying to teach a pickleball player tennis technique is bassackwards! Stick with a double to survive..
Great tutorial. Going to try this the next time playing 👍🏻
I’m a badminton player and getting some PB on the side. Will definitely try this one out as two handed seems so unnatural for me.
needed this video today.
Nick closes stance more, like in tennis. Look at hip turn in both players. Good video.
awesome training video, coming from a tennis background the backhand either one handed or two handed (I use 1-handed) is more a natural swing than the forehand
It's the classic Eastern backhand grip...which is a Western forehand if u use it for forehands
Can you ask Nick to do a video about how to be so charming?
It’s a ginger thing. We’re just born with it.
He’s using too much arm and not enough wrist.
Nick is wrong about this step through thing being part of the swing and is inconsistent with his own. The prettiest shot in tennis as well as in pickleball is a one-handed backhand done right and it does not end with a step through. A picture perfect one handed backhand finishes with both arms spreading out with good balance. A step through or a split step is an after thought after you finish the swing. Ed needs to do some editing after checking with Nick. Otherwise this is another top notch pickleball tutorial with Nick’s collaboration.
He is really good. But also clearly leaving some power on table by not stepping into the shot with his left leg. His torso is rotating but his feet is not stepping forward. He says he is, but rarely dies. In contrast, Ed is stepping through.
His power comes from the back left foot planting and the step with the right as he strikes the ball. Ed emphasizing the xtra step is more about showing the weight transfer, in a match taking all those extra big steps would leave you off balance
Excellent tutorial. Check out Matt Nielsen's 2 hand backhand swing. It's the hardest I've seen to date.
notice how Nick leads with his shoulder, and accelerates at the point of contact. Ed, your body is stiff and you are ripping your arm through the motion. There needs to more intention in how you control your arm and it starts with leading with the shoulder, and turning your body through the shot. As opposed to ripping your arm through the shot and having the momentum of that twist you. Notice how balanced and in control Nick is compared to you. Just pointing out some things I noticed. I also come from a decent tennis background and my one hander is hit harder than most rec players forehands.
I saw another video of your where you improved on your two handed backhand. I'm curious to know between the two what is your preference now..one or two handed backhand?
At 5:13 and throughout, Your follow through looks different than Nick’s. Wonder if your elbow is going to be sore if you don’t adjust. Did he ever mention anything about that to you? Thanks for the video!
Very interesting 👀👍
Awesome lesson.
good lesson!!! galaxy!!!