Perfecting the two-hand backhand

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This video features professional pickleball player Will Howells, the number one player on the A tour, as he shares his technique for hitting a powerful two-handed backhand.

He breaks down his teaching method into three easy-to-follow steps.

The first step involves practicing one-handed "lefty forehands" to train the non-dominant hand.

This helps the non-dominant hand guide the paddle, generate shape, and brush the ball with a "windshield wiper" motion.

The second step is adding the dominant hand back to the stroke, ensuring the non-dominant hand still leads while the dominant hand adds power.

Finally, the third step focuses on crucial footwork and weight transfer.

Key Points:

  • Step 1: One-Handed "Lefty Forehands": Practice hitting forehands with your non-dominant hand to train it for guiding the paddle and brushing the ball for topspin.

  • Step 2: Adding the Dominant Hand: Once you are comfortable with the one-handed motion, reintroduce your dominant hand, allowing the non-dominant hand to lead and the dominant hand to add power.

  • Step 3: Footwork and Weight Transfer: Transition weight from your back foot to your front foot, loading into the back leg and keeping your shoulders level by bending your legs.

  • Contact Point: The contact point should be out in front of the body with full extension for the windshield wiper motion.

  • Grip Pressure: Maintain a mid-level grip pressure, around a five out of ten, to avoid tension.

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