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Occasionally you'll see professional players return with 2 hands on their backhand instead of 1 vs big serves. Not every player does this but allows you to play with a less stable more whippy racquet. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Honestly Djokovic and Zverev have kinda shown that a 2h is definitely superior to a 1h and the gap is only getting bigger with where the modern game is going. Obviously at a recreational level it really doesn't matter but if you want to play even at the college level then you're probably limiting yourself by using a 1h... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I think the two hander is more stable, a little easier to learn, and less dependent on shoulder and arm strength and mobility.
At the pro level, the two-hander is more popular because of that stability, especially in the face of hard hitters who can generate significant topspin on their groundstrokes.
At the recreati... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Sampras, too, started with a two-handed backhand and then switched to a one-hander. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I play on NYC hard courts - sliding is virtually nonexistent as they’re currently surfaced. But I mentioned how some shots I have no choice but to go back to 2H. It’s just that now, with time from a ready stance I’m naturally going to a ball 1H | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
As a one hander, it is significantly harder for me to return high topspin shots compared to two handers. It's not impossible, just less consistent and harder to master. Learning the one hander and mastering the one hander are two completely different things. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I'm sorry to break it to you but you can definitely slide on even a rough hard court. The only time you wouldn't is if it's badly cracked and there's an injury risk.
Professional players are almost always playing on freshly resurfaced courts which is much harder to slide on than an older court.
If you enjoy a 1h th... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
For me specifically it might be because my feet got jammed and there’s minimal space between my body and the ball. I also defer to it if I’m inside the service line. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Didn’t mean currently surfaced as in they were just resurfaced. I meant in their current condition. Cracks, actual “tennis” surface rubbed away exposing asphalt/concrete. It’s more skidding than sliding out there. The only areas I’ve slid any appreciable distance is around the perimeter by the fencing where the surface... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
>What are your thoughts on why 2H is way more popular than 1H now?
First, I know that correlation doesn't equal causation.
Second, I think it's because of the strings. When they were first introduced in the 90s, they allowed people to hit harder with more spin and a higher bounce.
This created an increase in higher... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I learned a 1H from the beginning because I guess I just looked super awkward as a 10(?) year old trying to do a 2 hander. I think I was doing too much of a baseball swing. But that said, with about 15 years of playing I have never done a 2H backhand for "a particular shot." Its either a topspin or fallback to a good s... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Running up inside the service line is when I use a 2H. Or if I’m jammed up and the ball is too close to my body.
Note - I prefer singles play but probably end up doing doubles 60% of the time for a variety of reasons. Being tall it limits my comfortable space when I’m going for a ball and the partner maybe isn’t where... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
At this point I’m learning a 2H again (used it a bit in high school) because 1H is straining my already kinda fucked up wrist too much. I can’t play a full set hitting forehands and 1H backhands the whole time.
I still revert to it for the occasional flat shot, mostly if it’s too low or too high, but I’m also not some... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Yeah the height and reach is less of an issue at 5'8" haha | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I didn't read the whole thread, but I'll put my two cents in that the reason the 2H is more prevalent is the difficulty with high bouncing balls that one experiences with 1H. Above shoulder height killer for OHBH. I am a former THBH and had to switch to OHBH because of non-dominant shoulder problems, and I actually pre... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
On high ball I can’t get to 1H on the rise I can attempt a 2H jump on (I’m tall btw). Which is one of my points, that 1H leaves room for the 2H option in my game. But the 2H player rarely if ever uses the 1H outside of a slice. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I really think the main reason that you see more THBHs these days is because it's easier to teach to a child. Then those children grow up and they teach the next generation to hit with two hands and the cycle continues.
I hit a OHBH, never use two hands. I personally don't find it a weakness. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I've used both. I prefer 1 handed because the swing motion is more comfortable for me and it's easier to put top spin and backspin on the ball imo. However you get more power with 2 handed for sure. Like probably double. I don't have issues with accuracy either way. I will also say you can extend your body easier with ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I have the theory that having a one-hander incentivizes becoming a more aggressive player because of that specific problem. Hitting the backhand on the rise just after the bounce is also hard, but your chance of producing a good shot is much higher than when trying to hit it high, so might as well risk it. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Yeah I get to more balls with 1H. For me it’s efficiency. I’m tall so my span gets me more points.
Of course proper footwork is key no matter what you hit. But I know that on defense running down a ball, knowing the 1H has saved me. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
One handed players very rarely hit two handers? It’s too hard to keep mentally switching between the spacing required. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
This has been my experience as well. As soon as I see it coming it’s a decision - am I going forward or back? If I don’t want to be hitting from the back fence, I’m stepping in and taking it on the rise. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Two hands are better for hitting winners. More power and it's easier to generate power due to the required rotation of your body for it. However I think spin is easier with 1 handed plus you gain a reach advantage although minor. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
You its almost power vs control | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
1bh vs 2bh:
When you weigh all the advantages & disadvantages & all the power sources each provides - 1 of these is def not better for everyone, but usually 1 is better for 1 person.
In the 70’s & 80’s Borg among others helped popularize the 2bh & that lead to a whole generation of coaches becoming infatuated w/ it... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I'd argue another reason to learn is if you come from another racket sport, or routinely play another. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
It's possible, but way more difficult because it's very counter intuitive. You basically have to brush it up, add more top spin. Either that or just start slicing it on the rise, it's slightly easier but not easy. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Are you asking or being skeptical?
I go back to 2H if I have to hit from inside the service line or if for whatever reason I’m jammed up and the ball is too close to my body for a proper 1H. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Your one hander will never be any good as long as you keep leaning on your two hander | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
How is it leaning in a negative sense if I only use it when there’s no other logical option? Am I supposed to just concede the point instead? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I’m 19, play at about 4.5-5.0, and I play division lll. It’s honestly not often I play people who know how to punish a one hander. The only times I have trouble is either self inflicted (bad footwork, technique, timing etc.) or if I get a really high topspin shot. Even then the high topspin shits aren’t hard to deal wi... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Fear is the principal motivator of man. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I’ve only been playing eight years but I’ve never tried to hit a 2H BH… of course, I’m not very flexible with my L arm coming across (too much time bulking in the gym during college 😅).
Had to rep the 1HBH on the my license plate either way 🤣
https://preview.redd.it/labguigdkrbd1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=we... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Lol are you saying the masses shit themselves at learning the 1H? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I only hit a one- hander at the net or when in dire straights | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Really? If a 1H slice isn’t an option I can maybe do a flat 1H from inside the service if it’s at a optimal height to me (I’m 6-3) but so close to the net I’m more confident in generating proper topspin with a 2H, the 1H would go long right now. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
It's weak on return of serve for sure.
Gave it up for that and the increased stress on the elbow. Not worth it. 2h still slice when needed. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Switched to 2h myself and haven't found high shots any easier really. If they're really high I still do that pop/slice, just works well. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
If you are finding yourself in a position where you can’t hit a one hander it means your footwork is no bueno
You gotta get used to moving earlier and giving yourself more space and time, not only will you no longer find yourself defaulting to a two hander but your one hander will be much better | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I m in the opinion that it actually matters even more at the rec level. At the rec level we are almost always late n not hitting it perfectly compared to the pros and even pros have difficulty consistently getting it n have to resort to a slice. A 2 hander allows you to basically cheat and hit open stance since the set... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I don’t disagree with you. I know what’s needed for a proper 1H. But in a live game there are many variables to contend with. I’m not talking about a ball off the racket that I immediately judge to be 2H. I’m talking about split decision moments. Especially near the net where the ball is a bullet and I’m forced to be d... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
2h is objectively the superior shot, there are no arguments on this. The reason it doesn't matter as much to low level players is because they are often not facing players good enough to exploit the 1 hander.
I do switch to 1h once in a blue moon when I'm being stretched wide by the opp, because the one singular thing... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
That last statement is too empirical. Federer won 20 modern majors with it. Sampras 14. Martina 18. The exception? Perhaps. And “outdated”? Ok. But then there are still a few on tour who use it and arrived to that level knowing how to defend it.
I agree with others that the 2H is the easier one to learn despite its o... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Two hander has more deception (easier to hit surprise drop shots for example), can hit the ball deeper in more total places. One hander has more options for angle of attack (spin) and can take on more angles. This mitigates the loss of deception which isn't that big of a deal. You are on defense on the backhand side mo... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
To be a one-handed backhand snob for a moment: You do not ever need to use a two-hander, no matter what the situation.
If you are in some kind of trouble, like stretched too far wide or a high ball, you slice. That is one of the advantages of the one-hander: you will develop a slice, too.
I have not hit a two-hande... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
from personal experience, i’ve never liked the way a 2H feels (chalk it up to the way i was coached back when i took lessons) and i almost exclusively hit 1H. just feels more natural to me. i do struggle with consistency on the 1H though and definitely think there would be an immense benefit to switching to a proper 2H... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
This is the reason i'm debating going back to a 2 hander, or at least 2 hander for returns. It is so hard to time a 1 hander return, at least for me. And if you play doubles at the 3.5 level or above and slice a return, it is going to be eaten up at the net | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I think 2Hs defer to 1H for slice and hard to reach shots. Rarely does a 1H add a second hand for anything | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
One handers consistently top two handers in terms of power when they're measured, as well as more spin. Not contradicting your experience, but those stats are pretty well known. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Echoing what most people have said, 2H is easier for kids as it requires less strength and overall coordination, so it makes sense to teach it to young people.
I grew up using a 2H, then for some reason got the yips and completely forgot how to hit it (and I mean that, struggled to get simple rally balls in play for ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I've never heard of a two hander outpowering a one hander, but two handers do seem more consistent. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yeah, for pro level players, but not your average rec player. At least in my experience. But also spin adds speed, so that does help with the one handed experience. However I think if you were able to test the equivalent amount of spin on the ball the 2 handed would win. That's my hypothesis at least. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Every paper I find talks about how 2 hands are easier to generate power due to the way you hold the racket and have more of your body weight engaging the ball. While a perfect 1 handed backhand will have approximately the same power as a perfect two handed backhand, but will give you more control over the spin and loca... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Meant to point out the need for a 1H slice regardless what backhand you normally use. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yeah I ts just a fundamentally wesker shot in most situations for most people.
The pros that have an amazing one can excel, but they're literally the exception and survivorship bias.
I just gave it up as an idea cuz it doesn't make any strategic sense and makes the game much better all around. I don't feel exposed ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I'm with you. At the point, of switching back and forth for 10 Years, I think the 2 hander is the better option for most people and most situations. However on the run, the one hander has the advantage when your on the run down the line. But imo that's the only positive for me.
However, the one hander feels all... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yep. Being a former one hander a running slice or rando one hander is no big deal and just haopens, but it also adds to tension on the elbow which I don't need.
Was hitting on ball machine today and I really realized I don't miss it at all anymore. Big moment lol. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
As a 31 year old. I have no issues with the elbow or pain anywhere. But my left arm is weak and uncoordinated as can be. My slice is fantastic at the 4.0 level. No issues in singles as I can keep the ball deep and low.
But playing doubles at the 4.0 and 8.5 level, my slice backhand return is a weak point and can b... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I played a lot of table tennis and badminton. So 1H is natural to me. But I do mix in the 2H whenever I'm out of position or the ball is too high. It's difficult to generate power with 1H certain situations. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
The 2H has much more stability, control and power when returning, of course that varies person to person, but eg. think of when you are rallying cross court backhands, its easier for a 2H to switch up and go down the line, VS when a 1H does it there's a higher chance when they open up the racquet face a few degrees too... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yep doubles ad side with a smart server was where my 1hbh died and was never seen again. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I use 1 HBH because it’s just what came natural to me when i started playing and i didn’t know any better. I think I’d probably be a better player if I switched to 2hbh, but I just like to do what feels natural now. I struggle with return of serve and hard deep/high shots, and will use a second hand on occasion. I have... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
>But in my experience those who use a 2H almost never consider hitting a shot with a 1H.
I think the main thing is that most people only learn and practice 1 type of backhand. You wouldn't consider hitting a shot that you have little to no practice with.
Most coaches at the recreational level also prefer to teach 2H... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Yeah, I'm afraid you are correct. I do have a 1 hander and struggle in particular on deep high balls on the backhand side. It's definitely my weaker wing. I play pretty offensive tennis to avoid being pushed in the backhand corner. That tactic pretty much works half the matches.. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Jokes on you! I hit ohbh but slice 90% lol | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
not the learning as much as the idea of 2H being safer | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I switched to a ohbh about a year ago and never looked back. I'm sometimes use my two hander for fun.
What I'll say is when pace starts to pick up, that's when the ohbh is a issue for me. Because I can shorten my 2hbh and punch it back.
So what I do for my ohbh is shorten my stroke also to mimic the 2hbh. Many try ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Best bet for you is to just switch to 2HB for every shot and master it | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I’d argue that the one hander is easier to learn initially but harder to learn to a good standard whereas the one hander feels unnatural at first but once you get over the initial hurdle is easier to get to a good level. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
There’s no debate to be had- the one handed backhand is quite possibly the sexiest shot in any sport. That is reason enough for me to never change. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-12-07 |
Interesting because I've found the opposite for me. Literally most of my outright serve return winners have come on the BH side. Maybe there's a level of surprise on my opponents part, but the consistency from my BH, when it's firing, is so much better. I don't even think about it.
Of course, this may also be the cas... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-13-07 |
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Your toss is way, way too far left for a flat serve. You made this one, but your percentage could be much higher by getting that toss out to the right. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Your toss is way, way too far left for a flat serve. You made this one, but your percentage could be much higher by getting that toss out to the right. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Looks 12 o'clock or maybe even 1 oclock to me (bad angle and he moves a lot). I don't think it's an issue. It looks like he could toss more into the court, but we need another angle for that | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Just want to say, flat serve out wide on ad side is nasty. Being able to hit that spot is great. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
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So I want to preface this with that is both an amazing serve and motion. I had to freeze frame like 10 times because you get soooo much acceleration through contact. Great leg drive and coil, hit the spot. Man was it good.
That's not a flat serve. That's not a flat serve motion that's got a fair hit of kick both top an... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
I think he knows. I mean, he posted an ace? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
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Same here, facing difficulties with high balls | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Hitting on the rise can help with that | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Really?? I hear people saying all the time that letting the ball drop and then hit is better? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Only if you're willing to step way back | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Where's the rest of the court? | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
In Narnia | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Alright thanks! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
not hitting in front and that’s why the balls are almost soaring long | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Good depth on your first balls!
I don't know if you're looking for advices but one thing that jumps at me is that your elbow is bent and too close to your body when you're hitting. Try stepping away from the ball a bit mor and fully extending your arm. You'll get more control. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Yep, this is something that I've been trying to work on for a while | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
swing thru the ball when hitting on the rise | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
I know where it is and I have been wanting to play on that court for like 3 years but I haven’t got to yet | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Have your hitting partner not just hit at you to improve your footwork. A little more left and right so that way you need to reset to center and so when you work on split step you actually move to the ball after the split step. Most of the shots here you split step and then are like oh I can move one inch to the right ... | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
step out 2 steps then step in one and then hit! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
Ayyy UW represent | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Looking pretty good! Try to work on swinging out in front of you. You currently swing across your body which will make you less consistent and kill spin/power. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
We have the same issue. Not turning our hips and chest to face forward before contact. This is the cause to not hitting ball out in front. | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Good thing to keep in mind! | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
If you pause at 3sec at contact, chest is pointed to bench and hips are even further behind.
Both need to be pointed forward. See video https://youtu.be/S0jgFipb6rk | r/10s | comment | r/10s | 2024-11-07 |
Hello,
Our family is traveling to Italy and we'll take private lessons in an Italian tennis club. I'd love to learn some Italian words mainly used for practice, such as forehand, backhand, top spin, cross court, etc. I've found some sites, but the words are mostly match focused. Is there a good resource for practice f... | r/10s | post | r/10s | 2024-10-07 |
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