Thanks for the subtitles - it is not just some subtitles too, I know. I really appreciate the time and effort as it looks so comprehensible and the big caps is also a big plus. I'm in. Having the Pros actually in the demo is just too awesome.
Both players hitting such clean shots, very powerful and relaxed so much be very skilful. That's quite inspiring to see, it makes me want to improve my single-hander!
Wow! Thank you so much for the subtitles. ...and yes the conversational demo style is effective and engaging to watch and listened to (or read onto) as well. Thanks again.
The editing on these videos is perfect. Very good information presented in an approachable and fun way! Takao is a treasure also, God Bless him for sharing his knowledge!
Both plays Beautiful one handed backhand, My favorites --> 1. Stan Wawarinka 2. Roger Federer 3. Denis Shapavalov 4.Dominic thiem 5. Grigor Dmitrov...Its an art to play one handed backhand
I agree.. I like the conversation and camera angles when discussing the stroke... the different aspects...especially staying relaxed and letting gravity and racquet weight do some of the effort.. and really like the fact, unlike many instructional videos online, they do not show video of the current tour players, which I find misleading as their technique sometimes favour athleticism normal players do not have... hope there will be a backhand slice video please...
Great...I love the collaboration between these guys...discussing the differences and how they each emphasize different aspects of their grip, swing, stance, and follow through... keep going!
Yes in Japanese they refer to it as Western as they are looking at it from the other side - ie if you used the other racquet face you could hit a western forehand - I’ve heard people in English also do this for example when teaching a kick serve but you’re quite right it’s technically wrong and it’s an EBG. A true western backhand grip was used by Gustavo from Brazil and I think Richard Gasquet might use one of a semi - western . In the women’s game Justin Hénin was famous for it - which was amazing given how much strength it requires and how small she was - I think Macenroe said she had the best backhand ever and Fed the best forehand ever .
The one-handed backhand return of serve, not slicing back, has been a difficult shot to master for me. Can you do a lesson on that? Thank you so much, and keep up the good work!
It has to be a transfer weight block return otherwise you're 6ft behind the baseline waiting for the ball to drop at the waist. I feel I'm rushed to recovery from that distance.
The one-handed backhand and the return of serve (fast first serve) don't go well together. That's why even the guys with the best one-handers block or slice them back. It's no coincidence that the best returners in the history of the sport (Connors, Agassi, Djokovic) all have two-handed backhands.
@@griftamusic317 I'm currently coaching my 14 year old son who recently switched to a one-handed backhand to be more like me. Off the ground his one hander and two hander are about equal, but he's really struggling with the return of serve with the one hander. I'm seriously contemplating having him keep the two hander just for the return.
Thank you, great video. Both of you have a great back hand. I hope this will encourage more people to play one handed back hand. I’m so afraid that the one handed back hand will be distinguished 🙁
I don´t think it´s an eastern. Look closer. Just like Wawrinka and Thiem, Suzuki uses a grip with index knuckle right in the corner of bevels 1 and 2. That´s not an eastern (index knuckle on bevel 1) and it´s not a continental (index knuckle on bevel 2). I know, because I use that same grip too.
@@miguelbarahona6636 that’s grip is an eastern grip it’s called a weak eastern or mild eastern. That grip is more stable compared to the full eastern that’s why wawrinka can produce a lot of power. I use to use that grip at first. Then i switched to a semi western which is bevel 8. But still anyways the video is talking about Federer who uses an eastern grip totally different from the grip he uses.
@@hafadaze9046 If it has it´s own name (mild eastern), therefore is not an eastern, to be precise. But the reality it´s not how your grip is called (many pros: Becker, Borg, Nadal, etc...) just talk about "more closed" or "more open" (look at their videos), the important thing is if it works for you.
@@miguelbarahona6636 it’s a form of eastern just not true eastern. If you try to teach somebody especially a one handed backhand you wouldn’t say close or more close you’d say eastern semi or continental just like how you would mention a forehand grip coaches don’t say a close or more closed fore hand? Pros just say closed or more closed because their players not coaches. That’s how I learned how to use my backhand is by differentiating the different types of grips and then learning which is one better for me. But you need to know the grips because each grip is solely different some produce a lot of topspin some are just flat shots but how would you know unless you know the grip you’re using. If I didn’t know about grips I wouldn’t have discovered what a real semi western one handed backhand would be because it’s very similar to a strong eastern grip. Literally almost the same grip but you’d be surprised how much difference or topspin it produced much more. All of this is determined just a by the grip or bevels that’s why it is important to know just like a forehand there is no difference.
Does anyone know where one can buy the net that’s attached to the tennis net that catches the balls that are hit into the net. Please reply if you know what this device is called or where I can purchase one.
You guys are great. I wish I understood Japanese; I bet I would learn even more. But it's still interesting. You ask great questions and point out interesting things. And the ball striking is so classic and fun to watch. Very nicely done.
Don’t copy anyone! Develop your own Backhand and make it yours; otherwise, it’s just a copy , a facsimile ! A hollow replica. It’ll break down when you play and become inconsistent! Plus , you won’t have any real understanding of what you’re doing! Your movements will just be mimicry. This is true for everything, every stroke forehand, serving , volleys and so forth. Own your game!
I agree. I have Been fiddling between the single and double backhand. My single backhand had become erratic all of a sudden so I found solitude in the dbh. However I realized my biggest issue was not knowing which grip was working for Me. Just yesterday I accidentally found it. I love it. I think somewhere between bevel 1 and 2. It feels so natural its unbelievable. Bye bye dbh thanks for all the control and defensive lessons
Oh yes I also use a phantom ready position on my forehand with the racket hand and off hand very close but the off hand barely touches the racket. This is perfect for certain up early
Totally agree - grips are just general starting points for kids / beginners . At elite level pros have completely customised them and certainly have no conscious awareness of them - and in fact often are not even sure of “correct” terminology as someone said above. And they change them very slightly dynamically in to every ball ( not just forehand/ backhand/serve etc) - Nadal says he never hits a ball exactly the same ( swing shape/ speed or grip ). That is why endless drilling trying to hit exactly the same way - so prevalent in coaching now is so flawed . It only works when you’re drilling . The analysis in this is very good - it takes the normal Japanese love of precision and technical aspects and forms but then refines it with with subtle nuance of what these top level guys are actually doing .
I am a big fan of this channel and I was looking forward to an episode on backhand. But I am sorry to say I am disappointed. I think most people who watch this are amateurs and club level players who want to improve their strokes and results. So by comparing how two professionals hit their backhand does not help me. What I was looking for is: how can you hit good backhand with high consistency? So distillation of best technique that club level player can use right away. There was a video on spin serve. Which clearly demonstrated essential steps to hit good spin serve. Please consider making such a video on backhand. Thank you.
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You have become the top tennis channel for me
I love this conversational approach to disecting a swing.
Still recall the match between Suzuki and Federer, it was such an awesome match!
Australian Open 2005 and Tokyo 2006, 2 great matches!
Straight set wins for Federer but it was full of awesome shotmaking. II watched that match live on TV and it was incredible!!!
@@miguelbarahona6636 Tokyo 2006 was an epic three setter with amazing shot making. Very entertaining match!
Thanks for the subtitles - it is not just some subtitles too, I know. I really appreciate the time and effort as it looks so comprehensible and the big caps is also a big plus. I'm in. Having the Pros actually in the demo is just too awesome.
Professor Takao, body, attitude and racket strokes = Philipp Kohlschreiber
Excellent tip about "relaxing and letting the gravity drop the racquet, before acceleration"! Great. Thanks
Omg yes finally! The videos I wanted to see! One handed backhand video, return video!
I'm from Brazil. Congratulations!!! Very good!
Both players hitting such clean shots, very powerful and relaxed so much be very skilful. That's quite inspiring to see, it makes me want to improve my single-hander!
Wow! Thank you so much for the subtitles. ...and yes the conversational demo style is effective and engaging to watch and listened to (or read onto) as well. Thanks again.
The editing on these videos is perfect. Very good information presented in an approachable and fun way! Takao is a treasure also, God Bless him for sharing his knowledge!
Best tennis channel! Thanks.
Both plays Beautiful one handed backhand, My favorites --> 1. Stan Wawarinka 2. Roger Federer 3. Denis Shapavalov 4.Dominic thiem 5. Grigor Dmitrov...Its an art to play one handed backhand
I agree.. I like the conversation and camera angles when discussing the stroke... the different aspects...especially staying relaxed and letting gravity and racquet weight do some of the effort.. and really like the fact, unlike many instructional videos online, they do not show video of the current tour players, which I find misleading as their technique sometimes favour athleticism normal players do not have... hope there will be a backhand slice video please...
great video! also happy to find this channel! so much knowledge and experience and great senseis to learn from! peace!
Very nice single backhand so smooth from head to toe as well as the non dominant hand.
Thank you! I have been struggling on my one hand backhand for so long, I will be implementing these tips into my next session!
Great...I love the collaboration between these guys...discussing the differences and how they each emphasize different aspects of their grip, swing, stance, and follow through... keep going!
1:53 I think he means "eastern backhand grip" because that is the grip used by Roger Federer for backhand.
Yes in Japanese they refer to it as Western as they are looking at it from the other side - ie if you used the other racquet face you could hit a western forehand - I’ve heard people in English also do this for example when teaching a kick serve but you’re quite right it’s technically wrong and it’s an EBG. A true western backhand grip was used by Gustavo from Brazil and I think Richard Gasquet might use one of a semi - western . In the women’s game Justin Hénin was famous for it - which was amazing given how much strength it requires and how small she was - I think Macenroe said she had the best backhand ever and Fed the best forehand ever .
I love the style of these videos!
Great video and detail of important aspects of the stroke
The one-handed backhand return of serve, not slicing back, has been a difficult shot to master for me. Can you do a lesson on that? Thank you so much, and keep up the good work!
I agree. I would like to see his lesson.
It has to be a transfer weight block return otherwise you're 6ft behind the baseline waiting for the ball to drop at the waist. I feel I'm rushed to recovery from that distance.
The one-handed backhand and the return of serve (fast first serve) don't go well together. That's why even the guys with the best one-handers block or slice them back. It's no coincidence that the best returners in the history of the sport (Connors, Agassi, Djokovic) all have two-handed backhands.
@@JW-bw8nj I’m considering learning two handed backhand just for serve return as currently I’m one handed and it is a disadvantage
@@griftamusic317 I'm currently coaching my 14 year old son who recently switched to a one-handed backhand to be more like me. Off the ground his one hander and two hander are about equal, but he's really struggling with the return of serve with the one hander. I'm seriously contemplating having him keep the two hander just for the return.
Aesthetically pleasing. Good lesson
thank you so much! put in my request 2 days ago, didn't know you would do it so quickly!
Excellent lesson ❤
This has helped my backhand so much
How can you not love this channel :D
Thank you, great video. Both of you have a great back hand. I hope this will encourage more people to play one handed back hand. I’m so afraid that the one handed back hand will be distinguished 🙁
Thank you. Love your videos.
thanks for the tips , I need to work on my OHB
Love your stuff. Have you done a segment on the serve toss? Any tips?
Great lesson 👍👍👍
the way the hips drive forward on a one handed backhand remind me of a golf swing
more back hand one hand please!!!!
thanks
great job! thank you!
Thank you🎉
The lessons are great.
The name of channel is so long the subscribe button could not even show up
More Kiwa please!
I'm getting older I'm enjoy your back hand style 🎾
Idk if it’s the translator that’s messing up but Federer has an eastern backhand not a semi western
I don´t think it´s an eastern. Look closer. Just like Wawrinka and Thiem, Suzuki uses a grip with index knuckle right in the corner of bevels 1 and 2. That´s not an eastern (index knuckle on bevel 1) and it´s not a continental (index knuckle on bevel 2). I know, because I use that same grip too.
@@miguelbarahona6636 If I want to hit heavy deep I use Thiem grip which is more towards semi-western. Drive spin ball I use eastern.
@@miguelbarahona6636 that’s grip is an eastern grip it’s called a weak eastern or mild eastern. That grip is more stable compared to the full eastern that’s why wawrinka can produce a lot of power. I use to use that grip at first. Then i switched to a semi western which is bevel 8. But still anyways the video is talking about Federer who uses an eastern grip totally different from the grip he uses.
@@hafadaze9046 If it has it´s own name (mild eastern), therefore is not an eastern, to be precise. But the reality it´s not how your grip is called (many pros: Becker, Borg, Nadal, etc...) just talk about "more closed" or "more open" (look at their videos), the important thing is if it works for you.
@@miguelbarahona6636 it’s a form of eastern just not true eastern. If you try to teach somebody especially a one handed backhand you wouldn’t say close or more close you’d say eastern semi or continental just like how you would mention a forehand grip coaches don’t say a close or more closed fore hand? Pros just say closed or more closed because their players not coaches. That’s how I learned how to use my backhand is by differentiating the different types of grips and then learning which is one better for me. But you need to know the grips because each grip is solely different some produce a lot of topspin some are just flat shots but how would you know unless you know the grip you’re using. If I didn’t know about grips I wouldn’t have discovered what a real semi western one handed backhand would be because it’s very similar to a strong eastern grip. Literally almost the same grip but you’d be surprised how much difference or topspin it produced much more. All of this is determined just a by the grip or bevels that’s why it is important to know just like a forehand there is no difference.
It looks like hes using 10 overgrips. Great video!
Does anyone know where one can buy the net that’s attached to the tennis net that catches the balls that are hit into the net. Please reply if you know what this device is called or where I can purchase one.
You guys are great. I wish I understood Japanese; I bet I would learn even more. But it's still interesting. You ask great questions and point out interesting things. And the ball striking is so classic and fun to watch. Very nicely done.
11:44 SUPER SLOW♪＼(´・ω・`)／♪dao
Look at all that overgrip.
I stop watching other tennis channel
Awesome video. What racket does the instructor use?
9:11 interesting
Suzuki same federer BH
リシャール・ガスケと同じグリップ!!
違うと思いますが彼は western or semi western でしょうね
Does she have an instagram?
There will be a big difference when both of you practice near the net
Don’t copy anyone! Develop your own Backhand and make it yours; otherwise, it’s just a copy , a facsimile ! A hollow replica. It’ll break down when you play and become inconsistent! Plus , you won’t have any real understanding of what you’re doing! Your movements will just be mimicry. This is true for everything, every stroke forehand, serving , volleys and so forth. Own your game!
I agree. I have Been fiddling between the single and double backhand. My single backhand had become erratic all of a sudden so I found solitude in the dbh. However I realized my biggest issue was not knowing which grip was working for Me. Just yesterday I accidentally found it. I love it. I think somewhere between bevel 1 and 2. It feels so natural its unbelievable. Bye bye dbh thanks for all the control and defensive lessons
Oh yes I also use a phantom ready position on my forehand with the racket hand and off hand very close but the off hand barely touches the racket. This is perfect for certain up early
Totally agree - grips are just general starting points for kids / beginners . At elite level pros have completely customised them and certainly have no conscious awareness of them - and in fact often are not even sure of “correct” terminology as someone said above. And they change them very slightly dynamically in to every ball ( not just forehand/ backhand/serve etc) - Nadal says he never hits a ball exactly the same ( swing shape/ speed or grip ). That is why endless drilling trying to hit exactly the same way - so prevalent in coaching now is so flawed . It only works when you’re drilling . The analysis in this is very good - it takes the normal Japanese love of precision and technical aspects and forms but then refines it with with subtle nuance of what these top level guys are actually doing .
Have English voiceover would be great,
naruhodo ,domo arigato
I am a big fan of this channel and I was looking forward to an episode on backhand. But I am sorry to say I am disappointed. I think most people who watch this are amateurs and club level players who want to improve their strokes and results. So by comparing how two professionals hit their backhand does not help me. What I was looking for is: how can you hit good backhand with high consistency? So distillation of best technique that club level player can use right away. There was a video on spin serve. Which clearly demonstrated essential steps to hit good spin serve. Please consider making such a video on backhand. Thank you.
発言者ごとに色が変わると良いかも。
確かにです！ありがとうございます