Two-handed backhand guide!

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September 03, 2025

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This video features pickleball pro Zane Navratil, who guides viewers through the foundational elements of a two-handed backhand topspin dink.

He highlights two distinct methods for this shot: the "James Ignatowich method" and the "Riley Newman method."

Zane then introduces a progression of drills to improve consistency.

The first drill is a "Single-Handed Push Drill," which focuses on pushing directly toward the target with the non-dominant hand.

This is followed by adding the right hand back to the paddle to maintain the left-hand-driven swing.

He also explains how to add topspin by slightly closing the paddle face and getting underneath the ball.

Zane emphasizes trusting the low-to-high swing and a closed paddle face to generate height and topspin.

He concludes by stating that this process establishes a correct and sustainable foundation for long-term improvement.

Key Points:

  • Two-Handed Backhand Dink: Learn the foundations of this shot with two distinct methods.

  • Simplifying the Shot: Focus on a pushing motion with the non-dominant hand to reduce variables.

  • Adding Topspin: Slightly close the paddle face and get underneath the ball for topspin.

  • Drills: Practice with a single-handed push drill before gradually reintroducing the other hand.

  • Long-Term Improvement: This process establishes a correct and sustainable foundation for improvement.

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