Do you play tennis with one hand or two?

Tennis coaches tell most youth players to hit with two because it’s hard to hit a one-handed backhand at such a young age. As people get older, however, some learn to use one-hand. Like choosing your tennis raquet, it’s all about preference. There is no definitive answer to which technique is better.

Can you use both hands in tennis?

No. You can play with either hand. In fact, three-time USTA national champion Marty Devlin of Trenton, NJ has employed this “two forehands” style since he started playing tennis. The old joke when people were preparing to play Marty was to hit to his backhand.

What’s better one handed or two handed backhand?

The two-handed backhand may be a less destructive shot than the one-hander, but it is also more reliable: the extra hand on the racket means it is easier to handle incoming pace and spin, and to swing the racket along a predictable path. By contrast, the single-hander is a shot for gamblers and swashbucklers.

Is a one handed or two-handed backhand better?

Is the one handed backhand more powerful?

The 1 handed forehand has more power than the two handed backhand, although for most recreational players, both these shots have more power than the rec player can successfully harness. The two shots are similar in the way they harness energy from the rotation of the body.

Should you use one hand or two hands when volleying?

Using two hands can help young players develop the backhand volley. The two handed backhand volley should find the bottom hand in the continental grip and the top hand in more of an eastern to semi-western forehand grip. Much like the one handed backhand volley, you must maintain leverage in the wrist position of the bottom hand.

How can i Improve my backhand volley?

Using two hands can help young players develop the backhand volley. The two handed backhand volley should find the bottom hand in the continental grip and the top hand in more of an eastern to semi-western forehand grip.

Do tennis players volley too much?

Naturally, then, rallies, for the most part, do not involve too many volleys. On the other hand, double tennis sees a lot more volleying due to the advanced position of one of the pair of players. Their position at the net naturally means they’ll be taking shots before the bounce.

Are juniors volleying with a forehand grip?

When people volleyed with a true continental grip the forehand volley was the weaker side, but today most juniors, unbeknown to them, volley with a forehand grip.