What's the best two-handed backhand grip in tennis?

Answer 1

Any grip combination that's comfortable can work well for a two-hander, but the most versatile grip combination is to have the left hand (of a right-hander) in an Eastern or Semi-Western forehand position and the right hand in a Continental backhand position. Having the right hand in a Continental or Eastern backhand position avoids the need to switch grips when you have to use that hand alone to stretch for a low or wide ball. If you're not getting enough topspin, you might try moving both hands slightly more counterclockwise (clockwise for a lefty).

Answer 2

I can't tell you about grip - but you've stated the basic pros/cons of the two-handed vs one-handed in your question. For reach/range, the one-handed backhand is more effective; but for strength and accuracy, the two-handed backhand is more reliable. You need to work on strengthening specific muscle groups that you use when you use your backhand to improve it - well, that and simply practicing against a backboard (do they still call it that?) As a side-point - if you're constantly having to reach to make your shots - forehand or backhand - there's something else you're doing wrong: You're out of position to make the shot. Watch the pros - very rarely are they forced to take an uncomfortable shot. They nearly always use their feet and their ability to predict their opponent's actions to be "in the right place at the right time". That's one of the great secrets of winning tennis.

Answer 3

If you are playing someone with a double handed backhand, then it is simple fact that they won't have the reach and flexibility on the backhand wing that they have on the forehand.

Physically they are more restricted in their movement by having a double hander.

Therefore you need to ensure that you make them pay for their extra power by stretching them out wide.

Short wide angled serves to the backhand are great and just so hard for them to get back and certainly put any power on. Similarly in a rally if you have the option to stretch a double handed player, always go to that side as that way they will find it harder to hit a controlled and deep stroke.

Answer 4

Whether you do your backhand grip one-handed or two-handed, that is always the best grip in Tennis.

Answer 5

shke hands with the raquet and thentuck your elbow inand turn the raquet face slightly upward(20-40 degrees)