I am a right handed tennis player. I want to use the double backhand but first i want to know; Do i use the strength of my left or my right arm for the swing? Or maybe strength from both arms because if golg swing my instructor told me to use most of my swing from my right hand. Is it the same or not?
2007-08-02 07:38:06 · 5 answers · asked by infernolism 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Generally, the left hand is used more for push, and the right is more of a rotation point for the two hander.
I've tried copying a bunch of pros for backhands. Now i use an Agassi or a Nadal style backhand. both have great technique. Couple tips:
Use your big muscles for starting momentum. Using your trunk/core to get the racket moving simplifies the stroke, which helps when the ball speeds up. Also, if a ball comes to you fast, it'll be easier to get back than putting so much on your arms.
Contact above the hands - This adds spin to the ball, allowing you to drive through it more.
When taking the racket back, point your shoulders towards your target.
Make sure you watch the ball to your strings. Make it a goal to see the ball rotating once you make contact, you should be able to see the lines rotating after the bounce.
Get all these down and coordinated and people will start hitting to your forehand as a safety. It's a great feeling. Good luck!
2007-08-02 08:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the strength of your backhand arm. The other arm is basically for stability, although it is "natural" to use the same strength as your backhand arm.
The reverse is true of a double-forehand swing (i.e., the forehand is the stronger arm).
FWIW, the double-back/forehand stroke will give you more control, but less power, since you will not be able to get as much "swing" on the racquet. Don't believe me? Try this: take an ordinary 12" ruler. Hold it in ONE of your hands and swing it GENTLY from left to right across your body, as if it were your racquet. Now do the same thing holding it in BOTH hands. It's harder with both, isn't it?
2007-08-02 07:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
out of the two hands, you left hand should do most of the work, your right hand is just kinda there for support. especially if you are hitting a topspin 2 hander, you need the left hand to rotate the racquet through the ball.
after taking 10 years off from playing seriously, my 2 hander isn't anything like it used to be; recently it went away, but if i break it down and concentrate on what my hands are doing, its alot better.
other than that, it is like any other stroke- point the butt of the racquet at the ball, rotate your hips, racquet face closed, keep your eye on the ball and follow through!
2007-08-02 08:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by unca_bry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strength of your left arm - right hand is more for stability.
sorry, don't know golf, but if your instructor is right, it's the same concept as tennis. swinging righty means power comes from the hand closer to the end.
check out tennis.com instruction section
2007-08-02 08:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by labsrock03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use your core ( stomach and adomen ) just keep your arms firm
2007-08-02 08:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by David C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋