Inconsistent backhand? | How to develop a strong and stable backhand groundstroke
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Most pickleball players have a stronger forehand than backhand. One of the nice things about pickleball is that its' much easier to run around your backhand than it is in other rackets sports. Mainly because the court is so small and in just a step or two you are ripping a forehand and not too far out of position for the next shot.
But sometimes, you really need to hit a backhand. You maybe be facing a server with very good accuracy and they are able to find your backhand like clockwork and/or if you run around to hit your forehand you will be very far out of position for the next shot.
Just like with any shot in pickleball, as you move up the levels of competition, you will hit a level where your weakness can be easily exposed and that will certainly happen with your backhand if it's weak.
In this video we cover some of the key elements you must master in order to develop a strong and reliable backhand that can't be easily picked on. Check it out.
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Thank you, Jordan for this lesson ... applied this to this morning's practice and saw good results ... as long as you setup in time
Nice!! 👏🏻
Is there any difference in the swing path for down-the-line and cross court? Do you alter the wrist based on where you want to direct the ball? Or do you maintain the same wrist angle and swing path and it all depends on the timing of when you contact the ball?
Jordan your groundstrokes are so pure
Thanks for the video Jordon. I have been working real hard on my ground strokes both forehand and backhand. In both, Im having a lot of trouble keeping the ball in unless I drastically reduce my pace. I make pretty solid contact consistently which adds to the pace. I can put some top spin on my shots and get them to dive (outdoor) but still its risky. I have to be just couple inches above the net to get some good power and keep the ball in. Im thinking its possible that I am mis interpreting the pace of these balls from the videos.
Yes Dan. I think if you can keep your drives low and take some pace off, that’s a good start. That’s better than driving hard high balls.
Thank you for this video! Easy and simple to understand.
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Do you have to ever deal with lower left hip/back soreness? Any ideas in posture or striking technique to minimize that? Thanks!
Very helpful video...thanks
You’re welcome Betty!
My problem is that when I and my opponents are at the NVZ line and I have to hit a drive I hit too much with my arm,. I can't seem to hit with my shoulder. I guess because by the time I contact the ball it is too close to my body.
Your videos are very helpful, now show me how you spin that paddle, I love it 😎
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Thank you
You’re welcome!
Him:
(3:50) “I’m trying to get these balls deep.”
Me:
“Duh, that’s why we’re at the seniors tournament.”
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man... I wish I had a backhand like that. I either hit it a 100 miles an hour or into the net.
Keep working on it !
TY
Your welcome!
Awesome!
Glad you think so! Sorry for the delay.
Like the paddle twirl!
Lol thanks
What tennis grip are you using for the backhand? (Eastern? continental?)
On a backhand drive…typically an Eastern backhand grip
Which grip do you use? I’m struggling to find the right grip for a good, consistent backhand ground stroke.
Eastern backhand grip
Having a slight upward stroke is a good tip for racquetball players. Nice points about footwork as well. Hitters should watch the ball hit their paddle to make sure they don't misjudge the speed/drop.
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Is that edge guard tape on you paddle. I have been looking for colored tape, where do you buy it from?
Home Depot, Lowe’s or Amazon!
When you make contact are you using a little top spin?
Yes, this is a topspin stroke.
PrimeTime Pickleball l really enjoy your videos and appreciate your quick responses. I’m having a problem with my backhand slice return, in ping pong it seems to work very well but in Pickleball it seems to “float” and ends up long often?
I would have to see it, but keep practicing. Also, check out our backhand slice video!
What paddle is that?
Elite Pro Maverick Pickleball Paddle by engage.
In the video Jordan extends his nonpaddle hand as he should but he does not mention it. Here Deb tells you its importance in Pickleball: Mastering the Backhand, Deb Harrison blob:czcams.com/users/2f97fad1-b90a-4a67-8671-12e34d770a2a
Jordan - My 10 year old son is running up too close to the ball or over running to hit his backhand. Contact is too close to the body and I don't know what to tell him. I'm aware he's 10 and I've kept it fun and encouraging. How do I get him to plant his front foot in the right place with relation to where the contact will be?
Hi! Throw some rubber circles down where his feet should be and have him stand in those circles. Then drop feed the ball from your hand at the right distance. Do this for maybe 10 minutes or so each time you go out to play until it’s natural for him. Once he gets comfortable with the right distance from a stationary position, he will likely naturally negotiate that position on the move as well. Hope that helps! This is Nicole btw, Jordan hasn’t been involved with this channel for some time. Thanks for the question.
Thank you Nicole - I will try that next time we're drilling. @@primetimepickleball
Are you using continental grip?
Not always. Watch these two videos for clarification on grips:
czcams.com/video/bPpbiXa-TVU/video.html
czcams.com/video/NJUKLbzM0Bo/video.html
Should go low or high over the net? Thanks
In doubles, low is usually best at almost all times.
@@primetimepickleball Okay..thanks
Notice you keep your head down through contact. Important element?
Yes!
Is this in California?
Yes
You’re following through ACROSS your body. Different than tennis, where we follow through toward the target staying sideways the whole time. I notice your paddle face ends up sort of over your right shoulder. Maybe this is what I need for more pace. Also I need to speed up the paddle face.
I think it’s very much like tennis in that you have to hit through the ball and then finish around and over by the right shoulder to finish with you arm full extended.
Don't you think a slice backhand return is more effective in pickleball verses flat or topspin? I know if you are going to drive a 3rd shot with a backhand you should probably hit it flat or with a little topspin, but it seems like I see more pro players returning with a slice backhand. In my opinion if you are hitting a 3rd shot with your backhand you should pretty much always drop it unless the return is short and sitting up a bit. Do you disagree with any of this?
For almost all my returns I hit with a slice. Although it is good to always mix up your returns as well. It is also good to have a driving backhand and forehand, for those short returns
Ok I figured that you did. The reason I mentioned it was because you hit only flat/topspin backhands in this video. The return is basically the only time I hit a groundstroke. I prefer to hit slice on both fh and bh returns, but I do sometimes hit forehand returns with topspin. Yes as I said in my first comment the best time to use a drive is when you are given a short return. You do agree that while hitting a 3rd shot with a backhand playing a drop is the best option a vast majority of the time don't you?
Depends on the ball. But majority, yes
What about grip?
Eastern backhand grip. As seen at 5:31 in this video czcams.com/video/NJUKLbzM0Bo/video.html
Hola
Hola!
It cracks me up when Jordan is trying to demo bad mechanics. Even when he's trying to demonstrate bad mechanics, he has a better swing and rotation than the strokes he is criticizing. He can't help himself. Lol
Lol. I try, and I am still working on my mechanics on every shot, as there’s always room for improvement!
Why didn't you Start with the GRIP?
Thanks for the feedback. Please see this video here at timestamp 1:35 for the backhand grip: czcams.com/video/rwFA-49dxwE/video.html
Most of the time, it’s the grip.
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Hey man, great content. But you will get more followers if you cut out the first minute and jump to the content
Ok thanks!
who else is here for virtual learning
Lol thanks Mitch !
Way too much chatter!
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Helpful, but we don't need the invisible voice narrator or 70 seconds of intro. Guess that's a by-product of the 21st century short attention span.
Lol
I like many of your vids, but almost all are way too repetitive, with Jordan taking 5 mins or more to make a point that requires 1 minute. I know repetition has value but this vid is a perfect example of repetition gone wild......
Just enjoy this video, and keep playing! Thanks Tom