When I started playing tennis I was using Double Handed Backhand. Since last summer I've been hitting with One Hand and slicing it. But in matches and practises I often do both backhands... But I use one handed more. I slice alot with it too..
Is it ok hitting backhand two ways? Should I keep with one handed ?
2007-03-12 04:01:49 · 9 answers · asked by DJ Andski 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
No its ok, but the only problem is that you must practice twice as much if your gonna use two. Two handed backhands are considered more reliable, but one are longer reached and have a little more power. I say if you can use both it never hurts to be multi talented. Like a basketball player that dribbles with two hands, or a baseball player that hits on both sides. I would use the two handed grip for shots that are close to the body or need to be placed better, and one handed that are hard to reach or you have to run after, and you need a bit more power. Good Luck and just make sure if you use both that you can rely on both.
2007-03-12 04:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by harrisgore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a real threat to some people. I like using both a two handed and a one handed backhand because it gives me the option of a slice one-h backhand or a topspin one-h backhand for spin and confusion. Also I have used the 2-h backhand forever and have used it to my adv. when i get in a tough situation with a high ball so that i can get it back with lots of power. I have been training for a while and finally got my one-h backhand down and i love all the options i have.
2007-03-12 11:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by bryan3baller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are totally on the right track. Gonzalez at the Australian did the same thing you are working on. He has worked on that slice ever since hooking up with his knew coach. It is a bit dated but Wilander won a US Open because he spent a season perfecting the one handed slice to compliment his two hander. When you really get it down it is such a good shot to have, besides bailing you out of trouble on difficult high balls , when hit well it stays so low that your opponent can not get to offensive with it. Another good reason to keep at it is for your approch shots, so when you come in your opponent is hitting up on the ball and you have time to close in. Work the down the line as much as the cross court when training. Just do not try and pass with it, It does not have enough juice to get by a hood player.
2007-03-12 19:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fine to a certain level. You aren't extremely clear so I have two answers
1. You mean to say that you hit a 2hander and a 1hander(topspin/slice)
It's ok to a certain lvl, but once you reach a certain point you're going to want to choose a dominate one and just drill it.
Why would you want two mediocre backhands instead of one great one?
2. You mean that you use a 2handed backhand and just use 1handed for slice.
That's how it is for about 90% or more of players.
2007-03-13 02:13:33 · answer #4 · answered by lord_cyborg5000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means your normal!!!! Watch the pros, if they have a two handed backhand for topspin and they will switch to one hand to hit a slice underspin backhand.
2007-03-14 03:10:47 · answer #5 · answered by hofertennis@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally i play the same way, I'm perfect in hitting a single or a double one.
I use my double handed usually when i need to play hard baseline shots and to play 'sweeped volleys' at the net.
I use my single handed usually when i can't easily reach the ball, or when I need to slice him up (I can do double handed slice too, but it's not so good for the wrists).
It's not bad to switch up, as long as both sides are are/or almost /are equal. If not, you could get in problems when playing matches in tournaments. But there are big pro's who used to switch sometimes.
2007-03-12 13:16:19 · answer #6 · answered by Glenn V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely fine hitting both ways. I do it all the time. I usually hit two handers (they're more stable for me) and one handed slices, but when the ball is out of reach, the situation calls for it, or you just want to feel cool, then rip a one hander. Lobbing is much easier one-handed for me too.
2007-03-12 18:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by DarkCond0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is better to have 2 backhands because when you need to return a hit running use a 1hand. 2 hand is more of a reliable source.
2007-03-12 17:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by Sherlock Holmes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both is good. in tough situations you can use the slice which i know you've been practicing, and when it is a time for more power accuracy shots, you can use a two-hander! but make sure you practice both that's the most important thing
2007-03-12 18:24:37 · answer #9 · answered by yankees_08wschamps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋