Man! You just save my tennis! I had strong backhand and shit forehand for many years. I lacked consistency and confidence in my forehand (especially cross-court). After watching this video last weekend, I have tried your two handed forehand. Just 3 times of practice, but it really works!!! The winners hit by my forehand are now even more than my backhand. I am finally not afraid of using my forehand. Big thank UUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@roeizilber4134 Super cool. I have been accustomed to this technique and not afraid to use my forehand anymore. I even encourage my brother to use it. Here is it th-cam.com/video/wXAu6Xynw9w/w-d-xo.html
@@Prof.Amateur thanks! i guess i will handle this ok, i have a quite stable and aggressive 2HBH (it's a lot better than my FH atm) , and i am also around 4.0 -4.5, so the switch will not be catastrophic ;) , also it will make me do that full unit turn and lean forward to have more power, the exact reasons my FH suck, and the shorter timing will also help.. really looking forward to this.
Meanwhile, I'm running around most backhands to the point my inside in and inside out forehand is more consistent than my forehand longline and crosscourt. My backhand slice is mean, but on a double hander, I don't hit through the ball and the single hander is very unstable. If it lands in the court, it's half slice, half flat, IF it lands in the court.
I switched to two handed forehand about eight years back and could not be happier. It was nice to have someone explain what I have been doing for the last 8 years. I am in my sixties and I routinely beat much younger players. This two hander keeps the ball coming back time after time and your opponent doesn't know where its going. Thanks
Thanks so much, sharing my notes. Dis-benefits: reach, max power, no counter balancing arm on groundstrokes. Benefits: control, stability, consistency, strength through contact, quick/compact reload time. Grip: Eastern. Same grip on both sides. Semi-western and Western: possible for lower hand. Need to get body lowered, advantage on high balls. Supporting hand technique gains: Racquet back enables full shoulder turn, allows for hitting with strength from the side and to stay with body closed off, restricted racquet takeback compensated by more wrist snap forward. Low ball: pull up top hand vertically for more spin. High ball: lower hand dominant, top hand release tension, swing path flat and straight. Default shot: for pace, top hand let go under the finish for a fuller follow through. Follow through: finish with a follow through box, elbow up, keep shoulder engaged, butt cap pointed. Deflecting pace: stop and pop, half follow through. Slice forehand: shorter backswing, accelerate through contact zone, lower hand let go after hit. Catches and potential issues: not driving or hitting flat due to cramped arms, overspinning the shot using western grip and playing off the back foot, none to minimal weight transfer from legs. Drill, for weight transfer issue and flow: Rotate less by letting go with lower hand. Exercises to drive significant improvements: 1. Learn top hand slice with a let go follow through. 2. Stop and pop. Wrist snap in sync together. Don't follow through too fully. 3. Don't over-rotate core. Rotate from side-on to front-facing, abbreviate turn. Example timescales: 0 days no power, 3 months consistent and rhythmic, 1 year punishing defensive shots, 2 years variety and situational shots.
I tried various methods for a 2-hand forehand over the course of about two years. It wasn't until my left shoulder broke down until I made the move from a one-handed back to a two hander that I figured I'd try for a 2-hand forehand; but Monica Selez was the only person who I was able to check out to try to learn the shot. I might add that I'm a disabled Viet Nam vet with limited range of motion in both shoulders due to multiple surgical procedures which were done without the benefit of arthroscopic procedures. Since I couldn't play the high level of tennis before my surgeries, I quit playing altogether until 12 yrs ago when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and I lost the strength and ability to pop-up on my board that I gave tennis another chance. My serve's gonna be a liability, but I still know where to place the ball, how to control the point, lost little if anything on my volleys, and have fun even though it's likely I'll never go beyond a 3.5 level. Your lesson gave me hope that in time I'll be hitting my ground strokes well enough to have fun playing with much more highly advanced players, and hopefully not losing my physical abilities due to age and my illness. I've been an athlete my entire life and hope to keep on plugging away until my next stage of Parkinson's hits me (dementia). I'm just beginning to deal with cognitive decline, so I should have a few more years of life in me. The 2-hand forehand is a huge asset, where in the past I relied on a big topspin backhand to keep me in the game. The only difference I have in my stroke is that I often overlap my hands on the grip, but my forehand is rapidly becoming my power shot. I felt pretty foolish using a one-hand topspin backhand and a weak two-hand forehand. It took me several yrs to adjust, but after watching your lesson, I feel as if I can dominate from either side. So, thanks so much for this lesson. As with surfing, age, physical ailments, and flexability never stopped me; or even slowed me down, I now feel the same about tennis. There's an adage in surfing that says, "You don't stop surfing because you get old; you get old because you stop surfing." The same can be said of tennis. t
I literally found myself in this. I am about 5.0 player that can in matches keep the BH at around 70-100% all the time and Forehand varies from 20-120%. On my best days I can beat anyone with FH but I have days I have no idea whats wrong with it. The issue is that I rely too much on wrist with my Fh and I dont do enougj with my body, unlike BH. The bad positioning, too much arm motion, not enough body coil...all this can easily be fixes with two hands. I am starting to learn this today and at this point I dont even care if I lose matches for the next 3-6 months, all I want is to be able to always have that consistency. Also I have very long arms and good height (188) and extremly good Fh slice on the run that cuts through the air so most of the dissadvantages of the two handed FH are compensated for. Very happy to start this journey and thanks for sharing the video, informative and also lets me know Im not alone!
Good luck with the journey - if you are willing to accept the downsides of 2 hands, you’ll be happy w the consistency and it will help you learn new skills
ive been practicing with one handed forehands and got no where for a month or two and I tried a two handed forehand a couple days ago and i hit the ball SO MUCH better it really blew me away so now here i am seeing if i can improve im fifteen btw and dude this'll really help get me in the team for the coming up season or whatever its called in tennis also my girlfriend is the one who dragged me into this and im actually supprised how fun it is to play tennis
The first time I tried to teach my wife to hit tennis balls, we stood opposite each other in the service boxes; I hit some "nice" balls and she sprayed balls all over. The second time, I hand fed balls to her three feet away and had her hit a two handed forehand 4' from the net. She quickly learned to place the balls and change the height/depth--from there, we could move further from the net until she was hitting from the baseline. This video adds another "thumbs up" to learning and teaching two handed strokes. Thanks for excellent tips and encouragement!
Your reason for switching was pretty much the same as mine, though I'm a much lower level player. I just couldn't coordinate my body to hit 1 handed forehands, I literally can't figure out how my body should be moving to hit it. I get to play a few times a month at best and I got tired of having a different bad forehand every time I went out. My backhand would come back to me in 20 minutes or so no matter how little I played. So I just started hitting 2 handed on both sides, and it came more naturally. I'd much prefer to hit optimally with a suboptimal technique than hit suboptimally with the "correct" technique.
I couldn’t stop commenting ‘cause this is so me. My backhand is so much better than my forehand. And although, I’m better than a lot of players out there, my backhand has always been so much reliable after shifting to single-handed forehand. My double-handed forehand has always been reliable, but someone told me that single-handed forehand looks so much better, that’s why I shifted to it. But my game took a bit of a downward turn using single handed forehand. This morning, when I tried going back to double handed, I was like a fish that got thrown back into water. It felt so natural for me. I can never thank you enough. I’m sticking to my double-handed forehand from now on. USTA, here I come! 😊
I have played with 2 hands on both sides since I first tried it after first watching Monica Seles.I always played a one handed forehand and 2 hands on my backhand in my junior days being a big Agassi fan. After watching a Seles match I believe was the French Open against Graf in 1990.I even had a Yonex at the time and gave 2 hands a try that day against a friend on the court.I don't know how but I was able to hit angled shots crosscourt on the rise for winners a lot i remember.I was able to disguise where i was going like i never had before and also my drop shots where so much easier to disguise than before.I will admit I can get stretched out wide but I try to take control asap with my 2 handed attack with a full mixed bag of shots I can hit.Never thought I would model my game after a woman because it's cool to be a Agassi or Sampras,Mac the Knife,Lendl,Or boom boom Becker style of player to immulate.My game still is consistent as ever my wheels are a little slower but I'm fast for a 48 year old and against players in there later 30,s and 40,s I can out hustle them and my 2 hands on both sides more time than not I have my opponents running way more than me.Thank you Monica Seles
After watching the video, I changed my forehand grip from full western to two-handed forehand. I am similar to you in many ways including solid backhand and unreliable forehand. I've tried two-handed forehand for two weeks and it works well. I'll continue to optimize my forehand in the next few years. Thanks for the sharing of your experience, role model.
Using two hands on both sides became useful for me after injuring my back a number of years ago. Being a lefty, I watched Monica Seles videos to get a better understanding for how to properly do it. The transition from one to two hands felt right immediately, and I can play decent tennis, pain free! I do have better control with my shots, especially from the baseline, and people find it a bit unusual at times.
I also use two handed forehand. You can see in my channel. But my left hand is more in front of the handle(similar to the two handed forehand of Peng Shuai). In that position it doesnt block the movement of right hand . With your grip the head of the racket has to be higher than the hands what additionally shortens the reach.
Great video(!) but you might want to mention that the two-handed forehand may be a Godsend for older folks , particularly ones who have had rotator cuff surgery. Like you, I was less coordinated on my forehand side, always making adjustments and hitting the forehand every which way imaginable. Because of my anxiety on that side, I would hit the ball late in my stance, and that put tremendous strain on the front of my shoulder. I haven't played in 20 years, and I am hoping that a two-handed forehand will help me return to the court. Thank you so much!
I've played tennis for a year and in the first couple of weeks I developed nasty elbow pain. I had to switch to a two handed forehand, otherwise I wouldn't be able to play. Now my coaches want me to separate my hands but I'm resisting. My backhand has always been way better than my single-handed forehand. This video gives me hope and strengthens my resolve to keep my hands together. I don't have an ambition of beating Serena Williams, just want to have fun playing without pain.
This is a wonderful video. I am going to try this and be persistent. Hard to find such detail anywhere especially on the slice forehand a la Fabrice Santoro. Thanks!
Totally my story, I never new which forehand would turn up on the day while my two handed backhand would always work. I started to learn two handed forehand some weeks ago and my shoulder and elbow stopped hurting and my forehand becomes more predictable and I can now place balls with more confidence. Great video thanks!
Can't wait to try this. I'm ready to have more enjoyable sessions. Cause I love my two handed backhands but my forehands are always struggling. Glad I came across this.
I really see the advantages of reliability and awesome the way you’ve nailed and drive your presentation. It completely changed my forehand frustration kept all this years due to my lack of coordination. Again it’s a matter of reliability vs style … I prefer having a reliable shot and eventually winning the points
I just switched to a 2-handed FH after an elbow injury and I adjusted to it pretty easily. Your video was very helpful in my understanding the hand positions and what to expect from the new stroke.
I have been trying so hard to shift to single handed forehand and it just affected my game to the downside. This morning, I finally decided to stick to my double-handed forehand where my strokes and placements are so stable and precise. I stopped caring that I’m different. 😁 I’m so glad I found this video. It just confirmed that I made the right decision to go back. I can’t wait for the next USTA season. I’m so glad I have enough time to switch back and practice my double-handed forehand. We were supposed to go to Florida for the Nationals in November. The pandemic gave me an excuse not to go. Now, I’m thankful that the Nationals got canceled. I have more time to perfect my shots and regain that control and power that I used to have, before USTA goes full swing again. 😊
And for some reason, because I’m so confident with the accuracy of my double-handed forehand, I would look at the ball more intently than when I’m hitting single-handed. I tend to want to look at the court at the very last second when I’m using single handed. 😅 “Eyes on the ball” is not an issue when I’m doing double-handed forehands. Plus I open my shoulders premarurely, using single-handed forehands. 😅
My advice is to stick with One Handed Forehand and don't switch to double handed forehand. Once you mastered a One Handed forehand you can beat the opponent very easily. One Handed forehand will give you a variety of shots like cracking the whip, drop shot, slice, volley etc.. which make you become all around player. This is my advice and it is up to you. Good Luck!!
I learned playing tennis right-handed as a lefty. My right-handed forehand is quite strong now (one handed). But my double backhand was always lagging. Then I started practising a single handed forehand in eastern grip with my left hand. WOW. My technique is progressing wayyy quicker then when I learned my one handed forehand with my right hand for the first time. Instead of thinking having a single handed forehand and a dubbele handed backhand, I like to think I'm having a single handed forehand and a double handed forehand. Changed to world for me!! Maybe someone can relate...
Lots of people use regular rackets that are especially elongated. For example Hsieh uses a older model of the Yonex vcore 97 pro extended to 29 inches.
Just learn how to play two hand forehand, it is amazing how much power I can add on with consistency along with accuracy....I was one hand forehand until I got hurt on my shoulder....I play at club level 4.5 ... surprise many coaches..thank you for the tips...cheers
Thanks so much for these videos. The reason I subscribed is because it seems I went through alot of what you went through! As a Junior, my forehand was very loopy and spinny, and like you said- different every day! I still struggle with that today. About 15 years ago I had a tennis elbow injury and I actually switched to a 2HFH and competed pretty successfully with it. I did it for about 10 months. The pros for me was stability and consistency (especially on return of serve). The cons for me at the time was lack of power, but I think it was because I needed more time to develop it. Btw my 2handed backhand is by far my best shot and I can relate when you say your 2H backhand never breaks down. That's the shot I can hit if you woke me up at 3am and told me to hit 10 hard down the line shots, I could do it! Fast forward to 2021, it seems I have developed a shoulder injury after not playing for so long after Covid. It is really affecting my forehand and serve. I was thinking I should go back to a 2HFH. Do you think it will help with the shoulder issue? I was also thinking to switching to 2HFH pernamently, since I am tired of "working on" my forehand my whole life. I think I've tinkered with it so much that I think it's ruined lol. If there were videos of me you'd laugh. Age 14- exact replica of Graf forehand, Age 16 - Mats Wilander, Age 19 - Sampras forehand, age 35 - 2HFH, age 36 - Rafa Nadal forehand, age 47 Karolina Pliskova fh, now age 49 - I just want any forehand that is reliable. That side has just never been natural to me. Oh - last thing! I got the new AeroPro drive after using the original 2006 model for 15 years! I can't get used to it - seems so light and powerful. Everything is going long! I even strung it tighter than normal. Can you do a video about lead tape and racket customization? Thank you!
What a great video! Incredibly instructive and humble commentary! I have been struggling with my forehand while my background it my "go to". I tried hitting a two-handed forehand last week and it felt comfortable but I was not sure how to go about it. Thank you so much for this fantastic video!
Coming off significant shoulder and bicep surgery six months ago and starting to hit. Always loved my two-handed backhand and major slicer for my forehand because my follow-through was horrible and I was never comfortable due to pain in the shoulder. So... thought to experiment with a two-hand forehand and ran across your video today. Will be watching again before I head out to hit some balls in a couple days. This is definitely what I want to try. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions, helpful insight, and excellent explanations and video. Subscribed!
Very interesting. I've finally decided this year that with a one handed back hand, my progress is limited due to my strength level when returning serve. So, this year I've happily moved to a two handed backhand with strong help from youtube. Never going back. Now.....I'm very much intrigued by the prospect of moving to two hands on the forehand with points referenced here.
Fantastic! I look forward to experimenting. After 3 decades away from the game my forehand is sooo inconsistent. Being a baseball fan I thought of this before I found your video. Thanks again!!
I have a two handed forehand and a one handed backhand! On the forehand, my racket is not as closed as yours on the takeback and I don't flick my wrists as much as you do. I use my wrists more at the end of the the motion. My stroke is more of a windscreen wiper stroke and I stay on the ball longer and finish higher. But I will take a few tips from your video here.
I think the main thing with my two handed forehand that’s different from a lot of these videos is that I’m extremely aggressive with it and I’m always almost running into my forehands. It’s not super sustainable for long matches but it really brings my power into a league of its own.
This video is excellent and thorough. There is a tennis pro in Detroit area who has a two handed forehand. I wanted to learn more so I found this video.
IN JAPAN there are HELICOPTER DBL HANDED FINISHES! My buddy Shun Nakama from Okinawa hits double handed helicopter follow through on both sides and has no losses in interstate singles matches finally moving to Tokyo to compete more and hope the best for him. Never seen his style but there are plenty of flatter hitters with simpler mechanics as shown on this video. Hope some young bloods take advantage of the 29 inch limit and like Mannarino use 23lbs to hit winners from halve volleys and from anywhere they please.
Great video! I watched it all the way. Have been playing with a 2 handed forehand for decades and learnt a lot from it. My starting point in switching was similar to yours. Cheers!
Your explanatin of why you switched to a 2HF is exactly the same as mine (except I was trying to emulate Borg - yes, I'm that old). My BH was so consistent I just said, why not use 2H on both sides. The way you describe the stroke mechanics is spot on as well. I do need to work on taking the ball earlier and snapping the racket head on impact like you do. I am very consistent but need to be able to hit through the ball more when needed. Great video.
I got my friend who has been struggling to learn forehand to try this. After 2 sessions of practice, her forehand is much more controllable and with topspin too.
My forehand has always been better than backhand, but a relearned my backhand and it is very strong now. Im tempted to try this just because Im not very strong and my right biceps hurts if I play too many hours. Using two hand must help me in that regard.
Coach Steven, thank you for explaining your preference for the 2 hander. I have always been curious about that choice and I have asked you before why you chose this. Monica Seles dominated the WTA with it and Santoro had a good career with it as well on the ATP, so it can be used at the highest level. I agree, the one-hander is hard to develop for beginners and I admit I struggled with it when I started playing 4 years ago. I consider it is as hard as the serve because you are constantly altering the form for every possible ball. So there is just not one form but at least 20 different forms of the forehand. If after more than 2 years of struggling with one hander, I might have switched to the 2 hander if I had watched this video then. However, every video on the forehand shows the one-handed form. So the idea of a two-hander never occurred to me since I already have a one-handed backhand which was easy to develop. I have now perfected my forehand technique so I am no longer searching for solutions. But thanks again for taking the time to answer my question and it makes sense.
It is also so easy to disguise shots using double handed forehands. 😊 Thanks again! I’m so thankful I found you. I’ll stop trying single handed forehands that is not reliable and are of slower pace (at least, for me). In fact, it works on some days and in some days, I end up hitting offensive top spin lobs throughout the game ‘cause it’s the only thing that’s working. 🤣
What a fantastic video ! I’m with you man . I got the yips very badly on my forehand and changed to double and it got me competing again . I also have about five clients I coach who have double handed forehand s and when they came back after lockdown I was amazed just how good there shots still were . Again great video fella 💪👍
Thanks this is definitely the best 2 hand lesson on TH-cam..because there's literally none lol. Same problem with my forehand, considering switching to a 2 hander. This is really helpful!
Lol, I tried this yesterday without even doing the research. I knew Monica Seles was a monster with a two hander so i decided to try it and I am a natural at it being that i used to play baseball! My forehand is very good when it's working but it is simply too inconsistent. This two hander may have turned me into a lethal weapon :) BTW, I hit it the same way..backhand grip on both sides. Dominant hand on bottom of forehand. I clicked on your video to see if that was the right way.
Hi- my double backhand is more reliable to my forehand, I will try using double forehand for serves return first. I will try double forehand volley too. My double backhand smash is okay and I will try double forehand smash later on! Thanks for the video
to beginner players: agree with everything, except at 19:50. hitting consistently with proper weight transfer will get you more rotation and less of a flat baseball hit - which in his case in a compensation. generate power from your legs and learn the right technique/motion. especially important to avoid arm injuries and scale to an advanced level.
I have been previously injured over the years of tennis (tendonitis on dominant arm) and ended up playing with a 2 handed forehand for a few months (didn't to much research). Now it's been 2 years since I could play consistently (courts were being rebuilt) and mainly my wrists and arms (forearms and biceps) are absolutely howling with pain since their strength can't keep up with my regular shots, so I am looking in to playing with this 2 handed forehand, in the context of rehab. Would love any pointers you have for this club/regional player, and either way, Thanks a bunch!
Reckon I'll give this a try. I've been really struggling with my forehand since starting tennis 4 years ago. I think the problem for me is that I played squash for decades and the squash forehand is so profoundly different from the tennis forehand. I've found playing a two-handed backhand worked because it was like I was a beginner again with nothing to unlearn, so I progressed much faster. Hopefully the same might be true if I use a two-handed forehand.
By the way, some of what you describe as weaknesses of the two-handed forehand can also be seen as strengths. One of my key problems with the forehand - perhaps my single biggest problem - is that with my natural timing I hit the ball far too hard, so it always goes long. Being able to play a forehand for which the natural timing is a bit weaker - just weaker enough that it doesn't go long most of the time - is a strength.
Awesome video ! Can I ask how you initially practised it? Straight with someone feeding balls from the other side of the net or with a ball machine? Thanks !
You make a pretty compelling argument, if I was a beginner I might have considered doing it but I've already been playing for almost 4 years now with 2hbh and 1hfh. I like the variety and potential that comes with the 1h forehand even though my 2hbh is better and more consistent. What really got me interested was the slicing on the forehand would you consider making a video on non-driving forehand shots such as slices (1h & 2h), squash shots, and lobs?
Hey Coach! First off you have no idea how long I have been searching and waiting for a video like this. I have been self teaching myself this crosshanded forehand for a little over a year now and going through highs and lows and this makes everything click. I just haven’t been able to find someone to break down the proper mechanics and technique of the shot. That being said, thank you so much for this video. You have earned yourself a new subscriber and sold out fan from this content. One question: I see your dominant hand is eastern but it looks in certain frames as if your non dominant hand is somewhere between continental and eastern? Is this the case or are you strictly eastern and eastern with each hand? Thank you again. Can’t wait to see future content.
I have been a recreational player for years. Your statement really hit home where each time you came out to play you never knew which quality forehand you would have. I have that same issue . I start trying different things to fix it each time . Very frustrating. I’d be happy with less game but more consistency. My question is regarding the issue of “wrist lag” . It’s seems on the 2 hander their is no wrist lag. I think you say its more of a sort of snap. Can you explain a bit more about that part of it. Thanks . Great tutorials.
I have been fascinated by the two handed forehand for some time - I have seen pictures of Roger Fed using 1) two handed forrehand as a youngster and 2) single handed forehand held high on the handle and finally 3) single handed forehand held at the end of the handle. I like to warm up using the two handed forehand and two handed backhand.
Thank you for this brilliant video. I am a coach and have an adult player, (right handed) who has a wrist injury. Team level player. Do you think teaching them to hit a two handed forehand will help? Thank you.
Glad it helped. Maybe as last resort but it does take several months to get comfortable. I'd say it depends how mobile your player is as 2 hands may require extra roadwork, but doubles 2 hands is quite nice.
Hi, I've been experimenting with this and am a right handed player. I was still a bit confused on the grip. My right hand is Eastern and my left would be Continental? Thanks
I just started playing tennis again after 30yrs away. I love the game and played 4-5 times a week for the first 2months. However my form and technique is bad and I developed golfer/tennis elbow rather immediately. I've been thinking of turning to a two handed forehand to help with 1, technique with the limited range of motion and 2, support and less strain on my injured right arm. Do you think this is a good idea?
Would it be bad if I played with a how the forehand is here but on my backhand side since I’m a righty? I found I like hitting a lefty backhand and when I switch sides to hit a classic backhand my brain trips up but when I don’t change grip and hit my backhand with grip crossed it feels good. How much am I missing? Should I change it?
I’d love to try a DHF , I have a signal handed back hand as I don’t feel comfortable using a double handed one but for some reason when I’ve ever tried a DHF it feels very natural. Is it hard to switch to a DHF & DHB ?
Thanks for the video...i had to switch to two handed forehand lately because of surgery i got on my right arm and i can't keep it steady while hitting groundstrokes i make so many mistakes it's crazy...the only thing is i use to have a very nice top spin inside out forehand from the Ad side of the court and i can't seem to understand how to do this with a two handed forehand as i used to take the ball very very early to do so...how would you improve this down the line or more strike ??
Hello - my daughter is a high level player and plays with a 2 handed forehand like yours. One of our bigger issues is that it's difficult to find coaches who understand the stroke. I was curious where you are located?
I did this before watching your video and stability is awesome, just a bit wondering if it will be aggressive enough compared to one handed against 4.0 players?
I’d like to know too. If it doesn’t hold up at 4.0 I’d like to switch to 1 handed now. I am currently very strong and comfortable 2 handed forehand @ 3.0.
Great insights. I had a 2 handed forehand after playing high school Baseball but could not be very offensive with it. My one hander has more power and spin now but I struggle with control and the inconsistencies like you mentioned hitting with eastern grip and then semi western. Sometimes forgetting to change grips after serving.
Just wondering if this will cause wrist pain? I am asking because I started to use 2H back and forehand recently, and I feel sore(not pain yet) on my wrists
Hi, I suppose you should do what works for you. However, most people would do much better to consider classic ATP forehands or WTH style before they try 2HFHs. I wonder if you did not have trouble controlling the coordination of the whiplash on the modern forehand - WTH or classic ATP does not have this problem. The only reason to move away from these forehands to modern or new gen ATP FHs is to get more power. My own view of the FH is that everyone (generalising here) should start with a classic forehand and progress with more and more lag (or whiplash) in line with what they can handle. It becomes a balancing act between power and consistency.
Statistics shows successful rate of two-handed is millions of times higher than singlehanded players. Number of Championship won by Monica Seles, Marion Bartoli,Hsie and Peng Shuai is so much more than millions of singlehanded players.
Why would you say for those players not to use 2 handed forehands if they want to reach the highest level of competition? You should take that bad advice back.
30+ yrs hitting 2HFH, with no lessons, even hints, even working with a handful of pros. Wow, thanks, for all the hints here, esp letting go of left hand on drives & right hand on slices
It looks completely different to my two-handed forehand. I have more of a windscreen wiper action. I must have a different grip for one or both hands because I take a much bigger back-swing and I don't snap my wrists at all. I also turn sideways more and my take-back is not as loopy, more straight back.
Man! You just save my tennis! I had strong backhand and shit forehand for many years. I lacked consistency and confidence in my forehand (especially cross-court). After watching this video last weekend, I have tried your two handed forehand. Just 3 times of practice, but it really works!!! The winners hit by my forehand are now even more than my backhand. I am finally not afraid of using my forehand. Big thank UUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how is it now?? i am in the same situation and decided to try this :D
@@roeizilber4134 Super cool. I have been accustomed to this technique and not afraid to use my forehand anymore. I even encourage my brother to use it. Here is it th-cam.com/video/wXAu6Xynw9w/w-d-xo.html
@@roeizilber4134 Also, if you're good at double handed backhand, you will learn double handed forehand super quickly.
@@Prof.Amateur thanks! i guess i will handle this ok, i have a quite stable and aggressive 2HBH (it's a lot better than my FH atm) , and i am also around 4.0 -4.5, so the switch will not be catastrophic ;) , also it will make me do that full unit turn and lean forward to have more power, the exact reasons my FH suck, and the shorter timing will also help.. really looking forward to this.
Meanwhile, I'm running around most backhands to the point my inside in and inside out forehand is more consistent than my forehand longline and crosscourt. My backhand slice is mean, but on a double hander, I don't hit through the ball and the single hander is very unstable. If it lands in the court, it's half slice, half flat, IF it lands in the court.
I switched to two handed forehand about eight years back and could not be happier. It was nice to have someone explain what I have been doing for the last 8 years. I am in my sixties and I routinely beat much younger players. This two hander keeps the ball coming back time after time and your opponent doesn't know where its going. Thanks
Thanks so much, sharing my notes.
Dis-benefits: reach, max power, no counter balancing arm on groundstrokes.
Benefits: control, stability, consistency, strength through contact, quick/compact reload time.
Grip: Eastern. Same grip on both sides. Semi-western and Western: possible for lower hand. Need to get body lowered, advantage on high balls.
Supporting hand technique gains:
Racquet back enables full shoulder turn, allows for hitting with strength from the side and to stay with body closed off, restricted racquet takeback compensated by more wrist snap forward.
Low ball: pull up top hand vertically for more spin.
High ball: lower hand dominant, top hand release tension, swing path flat and straight.
Default shot: for pace, top hand let go under the finish for a fuller follow through.
Follow through: finish with a follow through box, elbow up, keep shoulder engaged, butt cap pointed.
Deflecting pace: stop and pop, half follow through.
Slice forehand: shorter backswing, accelerate through contact zone, lower hand let go after hit.
Catches and potential issues: not driving or hitting flat due to cramped arms, overspinning the shot using western grip and playing off the back foot, none to minimal weight transfer from legs.
Drill, for weight transfer issue and flow: Rotate less by letting go with lower hand.
Exercises to drive significant improvements:
1. Learn top hand slice with a let go follow through.
2. Stop and pop. Wrist snap in sync together. Don't follow through too fully.
3. Don't over-rotate core. Rotate from side-on to front-facing, abbreviate turn.
Example timescales:
0 days no power,
3 months consistent and rhythmic,
1 year punishing defensive shots,
2 years variety and situational shots.
I tried various methods for a 2-hand forehand over the course of about two years. It wasn't until my left shoulder broke down until I made the move from a one-handed back to a two hander that I figured I'd try for a 2-hand forehand; but Monica Selez was the only person who I was able to check out to try to learn the shot. I might add that I'm a disabled Viet Nam vet with limited range of motion in both shoulders due to multiple surgical procedures which were done without the benefit of arthroscopic procedures. Since I couldn't play the high level of tennis before my surgeries, I quit playing altogether until 12 yrs ago when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and I lost the strength and ability to pop-up on my board that I gave tennis another chance. My serve's gonna be a liability, but I still know where to place the ball, how to control the point, lost little if anything on my volleys, and have fun even though it's likely I'll never go beyond a 3.5 level. Your lesson gave me hope that in time I'll be hitting my ground strokes well enough to have fun playing with much more highly advanced players, and hopefully not losing my physical abilities due to age and my illness. I've been an athlete my entire life and hope to keep on plugging away until my next stage of Parkinson's hits me (dementia). I'm just beginning to deal with cognitive decline, so I should have a few more years of life in me. The 2-hand forehand is a huge asset, where in the past I relied on a big topspin backhand to keep me in the game. The only difference I have in my stroke is that I often overlap my hands on the grip, but my forehand is rapidly becoming my power shot. I felt pretty foolish using a one-hand topspin backhand and a weak two-hand forehand. It took me several yrs to adjust, but after watching your lesson, I feel as if I can dominate from either side. So, thanks so much for this lesson. As with surfing, age, physical ailments, and flexability never stopped me; or even slowed me down, I now feel the same about tennis. There's an adage in surfing that says, "You don't stop surfing because you get old; you get old because you stop surfing." The same can be said of tennis.
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Best 2HFH video in the internet! Thank you
I literally found myself in this. I am about 5.0 player that can in matches keep the BH at around 70-100% all the time and Forehand varies from 20-120%. On my best days I can beat anyone with FH but I have days I have no idea whats wrong with it. The issue is that I rely too much on wrist with my Fh and I dont do enougj with my body, unlike BH. The bad positioning, too much arm motion, not enough body coil...all this can easily be fixes with two hands. I am starting to learn this today and at this point I dont even care if I lose matches for the next 3-6 months, all I want is to be able to always have that consistency. Also I have very long arms and good height (188) and extremly good Fh slice on the run that cuts through the air so most of the dissadvantages of the two handed FH are compensated for. Very happy to start this journey and thanks for sharing the video, informative and also lets me know Im not alone!
Good luck with the journey - if you are willing to accept the downsides of 2 hands, you’ll be happy w the consistency and it will help you learn new skills
ive been practicing with one handed forehands and got no where for a month or two and I tried a two handed forehand a couple days ago and i hit the ball SO MUCH better it really blew me away so now here i am seeing if i can improve im fifteen btw and dude this'll really help get me in the team for the coming up season or whatever its called in tennis also my girlfriend is the one who dragged me into this and im actually supprised how fun it is to play tennis
The first time I tried to teach my wife to hit tennis balls, we stood opposite each other in the service boxes; I hit some "nice" balls and she sprayed balls all over.
The second time, I hand fed balls to her three feet away and had her hit a two handed forehand 4' from the net. She quickly learned to place the balls and change the height/depth--from there, we could move further from the net until she was hitting from the baseline. This video adds another "thumbs up" to learning and teaching two handed strokes.
Thanks for excellent tips and encouragement!
Your reason for switching was pretty much the same as mine, though I'm a much lower level player. I just couldn't coordinate my body to hit 1 handed forehands, I literally can't figure out how my body should be moving to hit it. I get to play a few times a month at best and I got tired of having a different bad forehand every time I went out. My backhand would come back to me in 20 minutes or so no matter how little I played. So I just started hitting 2 handed on both sides, and it came more naturally. I'd much prefer to hit optimally with a suboptimal technique than hit suboptimally with the "correct" technique.
I couldn’t stop commenting ‘cause this is so me. My backhand is so much better than my forehand. And although, I’m better than a lot of players out there, my backhand has always been so much reliable after shifting to single-handed forehand. My double-handed forehand has always been reliable, but someone told me that single-handed forehand looks so much better, that’s why I shifted to it. But my game took a bit of a downward turn using single handed forehand. This morning, when I tried going back to double handed, I was like a fish that got thrown back into water. It felt so natural for me. I can never thank you enough. I’m sticking to my double-handed forehand from now on. USTA, here I come! 😊
I have played with 2 hands on both sides since I first tried it after first watching Monica Seles.I always played a one handed forehand and 2 hands on my backhand in my junior days being a big Agassi fan. After watching a Seles match I believe was the French Open against Graf in 1990.I even had a Yonex at the time and gave 2 hands a try that day against a friend on the court.I don't know how but I was able to hit angled shots crosscourt on the rise for winners a lot i remember.I was able to disguise where i was going like i never had before and also my drop shots where so much easier to disguise than before.I will admit I can get stretched out wide but I try to take control asap with my 2 handed attack with a full mixed bag of shots I can hit.Never thought I would model my game after a woman because it's cool to be a Agassi or Sampras,Mac the Knife,Lendl,Or boom boom Becker style of player to immulate.My game still is consistent as ever my wheels are a little slower but I'm fast for a 48 year old and against players in there later 30,s and 40,s I can out hustle them and my 2 hands on both sides more time than not I have my opponents running way more than me.Thank you Monica Seles
After watching the video, I changed my forehand grip from full western to two-handed forehand. I am similar to you in many ways including solid backhand and unreliable forehand. I've tried two-handed forehand for two weeks and it works well. I'll continue to optimize my forehand in the next few years. Thanks for the sharing of your experience, role model.
Using two hands on both sides became useful for me after injuring my back a number of years ago. Being a lefty, I watched Monica Seles videos to get a better understanding for how to properly do it. The transition from one to two hands felt right immediately, and I can play decent tennis, pain free! I do have better control with my shots, especially from the baseline, and people find it a bit unusual at times.
I also use two handed forehand. You can see in my channel. But my left hand is more in front of the handle(similar to the two handed forehand of Peng Shuai). In that position it doesnt block the movement of right hand . With your grip the head of the racket has to be higher than the hands what additionally shortens the reach.
But your backhand is excellent. I would like to move so fast when I am in your age.
What is your channel?
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Great video(!) but you might want to mention that the two-handed forehand may be a Godsend for older folks , particularly ones who have had rotator cuff surgery. Like you, I was less coordinated on my forehand side, always making adjustments and hitting the forehand every which way imaginable. Because of my anxiety on that side, I would hit the ball late in my stance, and that put tremendous strain on the front of my shoulder. I haven't played in 20 years, and I am hoping that a two-handed forehand will help me return to the court. Thank you so much!
I've played tennis for a year and in the first couple of weeks I developed nasty elbow pain. I had to switch to a two handed forehand, otherwise I wouldn't be able to play. Now my coaches want me to separate my hands but I'm resisting. My backhand has always been way better than my single-handed forehand.
This video gives me hope and strengthens my resolve to keep my hands together. I don't have an ambition of beating Serena Williams, just want to have fun playing without pain.
This is a wonderful video. I am going to try this and be persistent. Hard to find such detail anywhere especially on the slice forehand a la Fabrice Santoro. Thanks!
Totally my story, I never new which forehand would turn up on the day while my two handed backhand would always work. I started to learn two handed forehand some weeks ago and my shoulder and elbow stopped hurting and my forehand becomes more predictable and I can now place balls with more confidence. Great video thanks!
Can't wait to try this. I'm ready to have more enjoyable sessions. Cause I love my two handed backhands but my forehands are always struggling. Glad I came across this.
I really see the advantages of reliability and awesome the way you’ve nailed and drive your presentation. It completely changed my forehand frustration kept all this years due to my lack of coordination. Again it’s a matter of reliability vs style … I prefer having a reliable shot and eventually winning the points
I just switched to a 2-handed FH after an elbow injury and I adjusted to it pretty easily. Your video was very helpful in my understanding the hand positions and what to expect from the new stroke.
I have been trying so hard to shift to single handed forehand and it just affected my game to the downside. This morning, I finally decided to stick to my double-handed forehand where my strokes and placements are so stable and precise. I stopped caring that I’m different. 😁 I’m so glad I found this video. It just confirmed that I made the right decision to go back. I can’t wait for the next USTA season. I’m so glad I have enough time to switch back and practice my double-handed forehand. We were supposed to go to Florida for the Nationals in November. The pandemic gave me an excuse not to go. Now, I’m thankful that the Nationals got canceled. I have more time to perfect my shots and regain that control and power that I used to have, before USTA goes full swing again. 😊
And for some reason, because I’m so confident with the accuracy of my double-handed forehand, I would look at the ball more intently than when I’m hitting single-handed. I tend to want to look at the court at the very last second when I’m using single handed. 😅 “Eyes on the ball” is not an issue when I’m doing double-handed forehands. Plus I open my shoulders premarurely, using single-handed forehands. 😅
My advice is to stick with One Handed Forehand and don't switch to double handed forehand. Once you mastered a One Handed forehand you can beat the opponent very easily. One Handed forehand will give you a variety of shots like cracking the whip, drop shot, slice, volley etc.. which make you become all around player. This is my advice and it is up to you. Good Luck!!
Ken Tran Thanks for the advice, Ken. I’ll keep trying.
I'm experiencing the exact same issue that is described at 14:10. Thank you for your inspiring video. I would definitely try the two-handed forehand.
I learned playing tennis right-handed as a lefty. My right-handed forehand is quite strong now (one handed). But my double backhand was always lagging. Then I started practising a single handed forehand in eastern grip with my left hand. WOW. My technique is progressing wayyy quicker then when I learned my one handed forehand with my right hand for the first time. Instead of thinking having a single handed forehand and a dubbele handed backhand, I like to think I'm having a single handed forehand and a double handed forehand. Changed to world for me!! Maybe someone can relate...
Do you use a longer racket than average? I can see an advantage of that for compensating the limited range of motion plus more power.
I use a 28.5 inch
Lots of people use regular rackets that are especially elongated. For example Hsieh uses a older model of the Yonex vcore 97 pro extended to 29 inches.
Just learn how to play two hand forehand, it is amazing how much power I can add on with consistency along with accuracy....I was one hand forehand until I got hurt on my shoulder....I play at club level 4.5 ... surprise many coaches..thank you for the tips...cheers
Thanks so much for these videos. The reason I subscribed is because it seems I went through alot of what you went through! As a Junior, my forehand was very loopy and spinny, and like you said- different every day! I still struggle with that today. About 15 years ago I had a tennis elbow injury and I actually switched to a 2HFH and competed pretty successfully with it. I did it for about 10 months. The pros for me was stability and consistency (especially on return of serve). The cons for me at the time was lack of power, but I think it was because I needed more time to develop it. Btw my 2handed backhand is by far my best shot and I can relate when you say your 2H backhand never breaks down. That's the shot I can hit if you woke me up at 3am and told me to hit 10 hard down the line shots, I could do it! Fast forward to 2021, it seems I have developed a shoulder injury after not playing for so long after Covid. It is really affecting my forehand and serve. I was thinking I should go back to a 2HFH. Do you think it will help with the shoulder issue? I was also thinking to switching to 2HFH pernamently, since I am tired of "working on" my forehand my whole life. I think I've tinkered with it so much that I think it's ruined lol. If there were videos of me you'd laugh. Age 14- exact replica of Graf forehand, Age 16 - Mats Wilander, Age 19 - Sampras forehand, age 35 - 2HFH, age 36 - Rafa Nadal forehand, age 47 Karolina Pliskova fh, now age 49 - I just want any forehand that is reliable. That side has just never been natural to me. Oh - last thing! I got the new AeroPro drive after using the original 2006 model for 15 years! I can't get used to it - seems so light and powerful. Everything is going long! I even strung it tighter than normal. Can you do a video about lead tape and racket customization? Thank you!
What a great video! Incredibly instructive and humble commentary! I have been struggling with my forehand while my background it my "go to". I tried hitting a two-handed forehand last week and it felt comfortable but I was not sure how to go about it. Thank you so much for this fantastic video!
Coming off significant shoulder and bicep surgery six months ago and starting to hit. Always loved my two-handed backhand and major slicer for my forehand because my follow-through was horrible and I was never comfortable due to pain in the shoulder. So... thought to experiment with a two-hand forehand and ran across your video today. Will be watching again before I head out to hit some balls in a couple days. This is definitely what I want to try. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions, helpful insight, and excellent explanations and video. Subscribed!
Very interesting. I've finally decided this year that with a one handed back hand, my progress is limited due to my strength level when returning serve. So, this year I've happily moved to a two handed backhand with strong help from youtube. Never going back. Now.....I'm very much intrigued by the prospect of moving to two hands on the forehand with points referenced here.
Fantastic! I look forward to experimenting. After 3 decades away from the game my forehand is sooo inconsistent. Being a baseball fan I thought of this before I found your video. Thanks again!!
Same here, baseball fan. I tried double forehand and swung like swinging a baseball bat. Power and consistency is there now.
I have a two handed forehand and a one handed backhand!
On the forehand, my racket is not as closed as yours on the takeback and I don't flick my wrists as much as you do. I use my wrists more at the end of the the motion. My stroke is more of a windscreen wiper stroke and I stay on the ball longer and finish higher. But I will take a few tips from your video here.
Good points- depends on grips, body type, racquet etc to best do what works for you!
I think the main thing with my two handed forehand that’s different from a lot of these videos is that I’m extremely aggressive with it and I’m always almost running into my forehands. It’s not super sustainable for long matches but it really brings my power into a league of its own.
I've taught and enjoyed myself using this two handed forehand "Santoro's Slice" for about 8 years. Just at a recreational level, though.
Monica Seles! At 16, she already competed at top-ten WTA level. I believe big part of that was her compact 2 handed forehand.
This video is excellent and thorough. There is a tennis pro in Detroit area who has a two handed forehand. I wanted to learn more so I found this video.
IN JAPAN there are HELICOPTER DBL HANDED FINISHES! My buddy Shun Nakama from Okinawa hits double handed helicopter follow through on both sides and has no losses in interstate singles matches finally moving to Tokyo to compete more and hope the best for him. Never seen his style but there are plenty of flatter hitters with simpler mechanics as shown on this video. Hope some young bloods take advantage of the 29 inch limit and like Mannarino use 23lbs to hit winners from halve volleys and from anywhere they please.
Great video! I watched it all the way. Have been playing with a 2 handed forehand for decades and learnt a lot from it. My starting point in switching was similar to yours. Cheers!
Good video and comments. Just started practicing 2x forehand last week. It’s surely a rare breed but that’s an advantage on the court!
Your explanatin of why you switched to a 2HF is exactly the same as mine (except I was trying to emulate Borg - yes, I'm that old). My BH was so consistent I just said, why not use 2H on both sides. The way you describe the stroke mechanics is spot on as well. I do need to work on taking the ball earlier and snapping the racket head on impact like you do. I am very consistent but need to be able to hit through the ball more when needed. Great video.
Plus it's fun to have opponents realize that you "have two backhands",
Good to see another two handed forehanded player. Keep up the dark arts
I got my friend who has been struggling to learn forehand to try this. After 2 sessions of practice, her forehand is much more controllable and with topspin too.
My forehand has always been better than backhand, but a relearned my backhand and it is very strong now. Im tempted to try this just because Im not very strong and my right biceps hurts if I play too many hours. Using two hand must help me in that regard.
Interesting topic on two handed shots...do you think you gain more feel and control using two hands??
Coach Steven, thank you for explaining your preference for the 2 hander. I have always been curious about that choice and I have asked you before why you chose this. Monica Seles dominated the WTA with it and Santoro had a good career with it as well on the ATP, so it can be used at the highest level. I agree, the one-hander is hard to develop for beginners and I admit I struggled with it when I started playing 4 years ago. I consider it is as hard as the serve because you are constantly altering the form for every possible ball. So there is just not one form but at least 20 different forms of the forehand. If after more than 2 years of struggling with one hander, I might have switched to the 2 hander if I had watched this video then. However, every video on the forehand shows the one-handed form. So the idea of a two-hander never occurred to me since I already have a one-handed backhand which was easy to develop. I have now perfected my forehand technique so I am no longer searching for solutions. But thanks again for taking the time to answer my question and it makes sense.
It is also so easy to disguise shots using double handed forehands. 😊 Thanks again! I’m so thankful I found you. I’ll stop trying single handed forehands that is not reliable and are of slower pace (at least, for me). In fact, it works on some days and in some days, I end up hitting offensive top spin lobs throughout the game ‘cause it’s the only thing that’s working. 🤣
What a fantastic video ! I’m with you man . I got the yips very badly on my forehand and changed to double and it got me competing again . I also have about five clients I coach who have double handed forehand s and when they came back after lockdown I was amazed just how good there shots still were . Again great video fella 💪👍
Thanks this is definitely the best 2 hand lesson on TH-cam..because there's literally none lol. Same problem with my forehand, considering switching to a 2 hander. This is really helpful!
Lol, I tried this yesterday without even doing the research. I knew Monica Seles was a monster with a two hander so i decided to try it and I am a natural at it being that i used to play baseball! My forehand is very good when it's working but it is simply too inconsistent. This two hander may have turned me into a lethal weapon :) BTW, I hit it the same way..backhand grip on both sides. Dominant hand on bottom of forehand. I clicked on your video to see if that was the right way.
Thank you for this. Very helpful as I'm applying this to pickleball.
Hi- my double backhand is more reliable to my forehand, I will try using double forehand for serves return first. I will try double forehand volley too. My double backhand smash is okay and I will try double forehand smash later on! Thanks for the video
thanks very very much, there is here a lot of explications to understand the two handed forehand ! I am French
to beginner players: agree with everything, except at 19:50. hitting consistently with proper weight transfer will get you more rotation and less of a flat baseball hit - which in his case in a compensation. generate power from your legs and learn the right technique/motion. especially important to avoid arm injuries and scale to an advanced level.
I have been previously injured over the years of tennis (tendonitis on dominant arm) and ended up playing with a 2 handed forehand for a few months (didn't to much research). Now it's been 2 years since I could play consistently (courts were being rebuilt) and mainly my wrists and arms (forearms and biceps) are absolutely howling with pain since their strength can't keep up with my regular shots, so I am looking in to playing with this 2 handed forehand, in the context of rehab. Would love any pointers you have for this club/regional player, and either way, Thanks a bunch!
Reckon I'll give this a try. I've been really struggling with my forehand since starting tennis 4 years ago. I think the problem for me is that I played squash for decades and the squash forehand is so profoundly different from the tennis forehand. I've found playing a two-handed backhand worked because it was like I was a beginner again with nothing to unlearn, so I progressed much faster. Hopefully the same might be true if I use a two-handed forehand.
By the way, some of what you describe as weaknesses of the two-handed forehand can also be seen as strengths. One of my key problems with the forehand - perhaps my single biggest problem - is that with my natural timing I hit the ball far too hard, so it always goes long. Being able to play a forehand for which the natural timing is a bit weaker - just weaker enough that it doesn't go long most of the time - is a strength.
Awesome video ! Can I ask how you initially practised it? Straight with someone feeding balls from the other side of the net or with a ball machine? Thanks !
You make a pretty compelling argument, if I was a beginner I might have considered doing it but I've already been playing for almost 4 years now with 2hbh and 1hfh. I like the variety and potential that comes with the 1h forehand even though my 2hbh is better and more consistent. What really got me interested was the slicing on the forehand would you consider making a video on non-driving forehand shots such as slices (1h & 2h), squash shots, and lobs?
Hey Coach! First off you have no idea how long I have been searching and waiting for a video like this. I have been self teaching myself this crosshanded forehand for a little over a year now and going through highs and lows and this makes everything click. I just haven’t been able to find someone to break down the proper mechanics and technique of the shot. That being said, thank you so much for this video. You have earned yourself a new subscriber and sold out fan from this content. One question: I see your dominant hand is eastern but it looks in certain frames as if your non dominant hand is somewhere between continental and eastern? Is this the case or are you strictly eastern and eastern with each hand? Thank you again. Can’t wait to see future content.
I have been a recreational player for years. Your statement really hit home where each time you came out to play you never knew which quality forehand you would have. I have that same issue . I start trying different things to fix it each time . Very frustrating. I’d be happy with less game but more consistency. My question is regarding the issue of “wrist lag” . It’s seems on the 2 hander their is no wrist lag. I think you say its more of a sort of snap. Can you explain a bit more about that part of it. Thanks . Great tutorials.
Any advice on using 2 handed vs 1 handed forehand return of serves? I see Marion Bartoli had trouble with M Sharapova's wide forehand serve returns.
I have been fascinated by the two handed forehand for some time - I have seen pictures of Roger Fed using 1) two handed forrehand as a youngster and 2) single handed forehand held high on the handle and finally 3) single handed forehand held at the end of the handle. I like to warm up using the two handed forehand and two handed backhand.
Thank you for this brilliant video. I am a coach and have an adult player, (right handed) who has a wrist injury. Team level player.
Do you think teaching them to hit a two handed forehand will help? Thank you.
Glad it helped. Maybe as last resort but it does take several months to get comfortable. I'd say it depends how mobile your player is as 2 hands may require extra roadwork, but doubles 2 hands is quite nice.
Can you upload some match footage? Thanks.
Hi, I've been experimenting with this and am a right handed player. I was still a bit confused on the grip. My right hand is Eastern and my left would be Continental? Thanks
I just started playing tennis again after 30yrs away. I love the game and played 4-5 times a week for the first 2months. However my form and technique is bad and I developed golfer/tennis elbow rather immediately. I've been thinking of turning to a two handed forehand to help with 1, technique with the limited range of motion and 2, support and less strain on my injured right arm. Do you think this is a good idea?
Would it be bad if I played with a how the forehand is here but on my backhand side since I’m a righty? I found I like hitting a lefty backhand and when I switch sides to hit a classic backhand my brain trips up but when I don’t change grip and hit my backhand with grip crossed it feels good. How much am I missing? Should I change it?
I’d love to try a DHF , I have a signal handed back hand as I don’t feel comfortable using a double handed one but for some reason when I’ve ever tried a DHF it feels very natural. Is it hard to switch to a DHF & DHB ?
Can You place the left hand on top of the right to hit the two handed forehand¿? Of course if You are right
very good for a 53 years old like me !!! I will do like this: 2 handed forehand
Excellent video
Thanks for the video...i had to switch to two handed forehand lately because of surgery i got on my right arm and i can't keep it steady while hitting groundstrokes i make so many mistakes it's crazy...the only thing is i use to have a very nice top spin inside out forehand from the Ad side of the court and i can't seem to understand how to do this with a two handed forehand as i used to take the ball very very early to do so...how would you improve this down the line or more strike ??
Hello - my daughter is a high level player and plays with a 2 handed forehand like yours. One of our bigger issues is that it's difficult to find coaches who understand the stroke. I was curious where you are located?
I did this before watching your video and stability is awesome, just a bit wondering if it will be aggressive enough compared to one handed against 4.0 players?
I’d like to know too. If it doesn’t hold up at 4.0 I’d like to switch to 1 handed now. I am currently very strong and comfortable 2 handed forehand @ 3.0.
Look at Monica Seles. 4.0 or higher?
Hsieh su wei. Current No.3 rank doubles player in the world
Was ranked 1 for the last 2 years or so.
Thanks for posting
Been using the 2H back and forehand for about a year.. I wont change back .
Thanks i felt a lot of things. From korea 2 handed FH recreational player
Can you upload a video explaning about jumping 2 handed FH or BH??
Great insights. I had a 2 handed forehand after playing high school Baseball but could not be very offensive with it. My one hander has more power and spin now but I struggle with control and the inconsistencies like you mentioned hitting with eastern grip and then semi western. Sometimes forgetting to change grips after serving.
I have ohbh, and i hate My fh i really dont understand the fh mechanics. Do i think i can switch too?
Just wondering if this will cause wrist pain? I am asking because I started to use 2H back and forehand recently, and I feel sore(not pain yet) on my wrists
Loved thank you so much, great video
Does a two handed forehand reduce tennis elbow. I've got it pretty bad right now 😭
Awesome 👍
Hi, I suppose you should do what works for you. However, most people would do much better to consider classic ATP forehands or WTH style before they try 2HFHs.
I wonder if you did not have trouble controlling the coordination of the whiplash on the modern forehand - WTH or classic ATP does not have this problem. The only reason to move away from these forehands to modern or new gen ATP FHs is to get more power.
My own view of the FH is that everyone (generalising here) should start with a classic forehand and progress with more and more lag (or whiplash) in line with what they can handle. It becomes a balancing act between power and consistency.
Thank you for this grea video.
question for this is it worth it to spend almost a year or more to change from 1 handed to 2 handed?
Statistics shows successful rate of two-handed is millions of times higher than singlehanded players. Number of Championship won by Monica Seles, Marion Bartoli,Hsie and Peng Shuai is so much more than millions of singlehanded players.
Monica Seles said hi
I have epicondylitis. Two handed forehand saved my life
Why would you say for those players not to use 2 handed forehands if they want to reach the highest level of competition? You should take that bad advice back.
If one cab swing powerful two-handed backhand, why can't one hit equally strong two-handed forehand?
Luv it
I play tennis with two hands both sides just like gambil and santoro but for me you look awkward and uncomfortable using such technique.
感觉不好变线啊 进攻球打的很吃力
Add Santoro, the magician
30+ yrs hitting 2HFH, with no lessons, even hints, even working with a handful of pros. Wow, thanks, for all the hints here, esp letting go of left hand on drives & right hand on slices
But Gambill put the left hand on top of the right on his two handed forehand!¡ No as a lefty backhand
Pancho Segura found this out half a century ago
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It really just looks like you adopted a baseball swing into your own "forehand". It looks pretty robotic. No flow like Bartoli or Su wei
It looks completely different to my two-handed forehand.
I have more of a windscreen wiper action. I must have a different grip for one or both hands because I take a much bigger back-swing and I don't snap my wrists at all.
I also turn sideways more and my take-back is not as loopy, more straight back.
i have been playing tennis with two handed forehand... and hit the ball so flat like Seles. Lol
Check out my two-handed forehand too!