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How to make backhands easier

How to make backhands easier

Paul from Pickleball Daily
June 20, 2025

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This Technique Makes Hitting Backhands SO EASY! by Enhance Pickleball

Want to make your backhand easier in pickleball? This video breaks down the technique for a more effective backhand.

It emphasizes the importance of using the correct grip, particularly the Continental grip, which is like shaking hands with the paddle.

The video explains how to achieve a straight back takeaway for consistency, avoiding large loops in your swing.

It stresses keeping your wrist steady and generating power from your shoulder and body rotation, not your elbow.

The video also covers specific backhand shots from the back of the court, including drives, slices, and drops, and how to execute each one.

It also highlights the importance of a loose grip for most backhands.

Key Points:

Grip is Crucial: For most backhands, use the Continental grip (like shaking hands). A high Continental grip can add topspin on drives.
Straight Back Takeaway: Take the paddle straight back behind the ball's path, avoiding loops.
Wrist and Elbow Control: Keep your wrist steady and generate power from your shoulder and body rotation. Don't hinge your elbow.
Loose Grip (Mostly): Hold the paddle loosely (around a 3/10 tension) for most backhands.
Contact Point: Make contact with the ball out in front and to the side of your body.

Watch the full tutorial here.

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