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Learning the twoey in 5 minutes

The two-handed backhand has become a major offensive weapon that is effective at all levels of pickleball.

This shot is powerful because it allows a player to generate topspin while maintaining options for either a roll dink or a speed-up from the same position.

To hit the shot consistently, you must maintain a wide stance and use a shuffle step to position your body low enough to get both wrists underneath the ball.

The contact point should be in front of you, closer to your dominant knee, to allow for an upward swing path and to generate topspin.

For the two-handed backhand dink, the swing should be slow to medium pace, with a vertical swing path to achieve the topspin.

For the two-handed backhand drop from the baseline, the technique is similar but uses a longer, more elongated swing that finishes high to exaggerate the lift.

When hitting the drop, ensure both feet are on the line to your target, and aim to contact the ball at the apex of its bounce for the greatest control.

Avoid this shot when the return is hit too hard and deep, or if you are off-balance and forced to cross-step, as it will make the shot very difficult.

Key Points:

• The two-handed backhand is effective because it allows for topspin and provides the option to either roll or speed up from the same stance.

• Maintain a wide stance and get low with a shuffle step so both wrists are below the ball for an upward swing.

• Contact the ball in front of your body, near your dominant knee, to give yourself room to generate topspin.

• Use a slow to medium swing speed with a vertical path for the dink, but an elongated, higher finish for the drop.

• Do not hit the two-handed backhand when you are off-balance or if the opponent's return is hit too hard and deep.

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