If you watch his preparation, his upper body begins turning synchronously, allowing the racket to begin the take back as a result of the initial turn of the body.Typically, Djokovic uses a split step timed to the opponent’s contact point, and immediately begins turning sideways, making sure that the hips turn around 45 degrees, which initiates the lower body and torso to begin the sideways movement.

Djokovic keeps his racket head up as he takes back the racket, which helps to lengthen out his swing and create a fluid take back.Once Djokovic has reached the top of his swing or what I call the “set position,” he then proceeds to drop the racket below the level of the incoming ball so that the butt cap of the racket faces the ball.If you watch Djokovic, the lowering of the racket/wrist below the level of the ball seems seamless, and this is directly result of a more smooth “loop style” swing path. But I am fine to run a lot. However, Wawrinka also possesses a lethal 2-handed backhand. The one-handed backhand in tennis can be both a blessing and a curse.

At the same time I also have to single out Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg. Some of the best players of all time have used a two-handed backhand. Your swing is much more like Berdych’s. I would vote for Borg for best passing shot with the two hander.Novak Djokovic. There are a few reasons like power, diversity, beauty and above all simplisity.Undoubtedly Andre Agassi had the greatest two-handed backhand because of his amazing footwork and anticipation. If you remember Agassi, he had one of the best two handed backhands in the game – and he too had a similar racket head position.At the top of Djokovic’s backhand swing, his racket is nearly all the way back, with the tip pointing towards the back fence and the right shoulder touching his chin. They are both masters of the backhand in my book!Djokovic and Agassi and of course Borg. Chin touching right shoulder. lovetennis-January 15, 2020.

Evert & Connors had a devastating flat shot.

I find your idea of the “concept” of a stroke so simple and yet so overlooked. Connors had a good approach shot but no disguise like Borg had on his. He is definitely #2.Very nice.

David Nalbandian's backhand is arguably one of the best two handed backhand shots on tour. Most Instructional videos just bring some good players and show strokes but they can never explain the issues. Is almost never the fault of the stroke, but solving the…Hey Thomaž … the contact form didn’t seem to work, so I’m trying here in the hope this gets to…This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Even so, keep in mind that I can teach a 10-year-old child very good tennis technique without such detailed explanations.I just make them do drills and wait for the brain and body to adapt to the stimulus (exercises) done in practice sessions. The player usually engages the shoulders and arms first and only then pulls the hips with them instead of initiating the stroke through the legs and hips. I think it’s Borg.Monica Seles used a two handed backhand and forehand. The left arm is usually straight, and the right arm slightly bent. Once Djokovic recognizes the incoming ball, he begins holding the racket with a continental right hand grip and an eastern left-handed forehand grip.Djokovic’s Racket Preparation – A Seamless Shoulder TurnThis “unit turn” coils the body, so that Djokovic’s chin is touching his right shoulder at the height of his preparation. I’ve tried the 2-handed backhand but my timing get screwed up because my contact point is much enlarged – can hit it much later than with the 1-handed.

Perhaps I need lessons from you… Jim S.David Nalbandian’s was unique, amazing variety and angles, truly deadly. Also, the follow-through is much more over the right shoulder (I’m right handed). My current coach…Thanks a lot, Patrick! A Complete SwingBy the end of the shot, Djokovic’s racket is often far behind his right shoulder, and his torso is rotated towards the net indicating that he has completed a “full” swing and has held nothing back from the shot. Your swing is much more like Berdych’s. Thanks so much – I learn so much from you. I think Wawrinka has vastly improved his backhand in the last few years and shown he can hit with phenomenal pace and placement.

Some club players at this point tend to bail out of the shot by leaning back or failing to complete the follow through with the racket finishing past the right shoulder.The same technical elements behind Novak Djokovic’s backhand are the ones you need to emulate in your own two-handed backhand if you want to achieve better results. Then unfortunately body parts have to give in…Excellent idea Tomaz. I don’t have a Patreon account but here are some ways you can support my work:…Losing trust in strokes is really bad you said.

lovetennis-January 18, 2020. He had 5 match points against Nadal at Indian Wells a few years ago and in that match, he hit repeated crosscourt winners off Nadal’s lefty kick serve to the ad court. I would vote for Borg for best passing shot with the two hander.Novak Djokovic. I know that you are a big fan of Djokovic’s two hander and yours looks similar. Technically a much more complex shot to execute than the two-handed backhand, it can lead to many hours of frustration on the practice court.
Hwyl Fawr Dai Kayll ( Pembrokeshire )Novak Djokovic, Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Andre, in that order get my votes. Racket tip facing upwards.Unlike many recreational players whom appear rushed on every backhand they hit, Djokovic seems very relaxed and rhythmic with his takeback of the racket on the backhand. How I Fixed My Toss After 15 Years - Duration: 19:23. French Opens, Wimbledon’s. Haven’t seen the Joker do that. Just enter your email below for...Best double hander ever IMO. Yesterday while free hitting I tried to take the ball early and naturally started getting behind the ball and instead of facing side ways the hips starting moving forward and your video flashed back !!
Yes, you need to be crystal clear on Thank you Tomaz for your ideas.