Slice Backhand in Tennis

Moderator Same ground as any good slice breakdown should cover: entirely about fixing specific slice backhand faults, from wrist use to guiding the ball.

Reviewer Five concrete reasons your slice isn't working, and how to fix each one.

Moderator Entirely about diagnosing and fixing slice backhand faults: wrist use, weight transfer, contact point, movement on the run, and guiding the ball.

Reviewer If your slice floats or dies when you're on the run, this explains exactly why.

Reviewer Best-in-class breakdown of why pros' slice looks 'flat' at contact.

Moderator Entire video is a deep technical dive on the slice backhand contact point and racquet face — exactly the sub-skill.

Reviewer Excellent, hands-on slice backhand coaching.

Moderator Whole lesson is the slice backhand: Federer framework (take-back, contact, finish), then fixing a student supination fault. Bang on sub-skill.

Reviewer Excellent breakdown of how contact height changes the shape of your slice.

Moderator Purely about slice backhand technique: how contact height changes which part of the ball you strike and the shape you get.

Reviewer Clean, practical lesson — decision rules plus the common mistake fix.

Moderator Squarely about the slice backhand — when to choose it over a regular backhand, grip/contact/finish, and specifically the approach-shot variation with footwork adjustments in transition.

Reviewer Clear, accurate, well-organized fundamentals, high learning value.

Moderator Grip, setup, contact spacing, across-body, how underspin is generated. This is the core fundamentals of the slice and nothing else.

Reviewer Thorough checkpoint-by-checkpoint - excellent for self-review.

Moderator Long detailed slice backhand lesson - ready position, unit turn, contact, finish. Entirely on skill.

Reviewer Detailed, accurate, busts the wide-open-racket myth.

Moderator Five fixes squarely on the slice backhand - grip to bevel one-and-a-half, high turn arm extended, two hands to contact, less spin not more, sideways finish. Dead on.

Reviewer Great fix for the common open-face slice error, clearly taught.

Moderator Whole lesson is rebuilding the slice, neutral face via delayed contact, high-to-low, U shape. Squarely the sub-skill.

Reviewer Clear, accurate slice breakdown with a practical rec-level recommendation.

Moderator Entirely about the one-handed slice backhand, separating modern fundamentals from the J, U and Nadal stylistic finishes. Bang on the sub-skill.

Reviewer Hits the real faults - grip and the support hand. Strong.

Moderator Four tips entirely on the slice backhand - grip a touch past continental, extended arm from the shoulder, one-and-a-half hander to contact, track along the line. On skill throughout.

Reviewer Sharp technical analysis, corrects a common misconception with proof.

Moderator Detailed slow-motion breakdown of pro slice technique (Federer/Murray) - swing path across the body, racket face near-vertical at contact, no exaggerated follow-through - directly teaching how to generate a biting, knifing slice. Squarely on the sub-skill.

Reviewer Genuinely excellent coaching - explains the why, not just the what.

Moderator This is a real 1-on-1 coaching session specifically dissecting slice backhand setup - butt cap position, shoulder coil, leverage - comparing a strong model to the student's weaker setup. About as squarely on-topic as it gets.

Reviewer Smart swing-path comparison, leans toward the advanced end.

Moderator Entirely a slice backhand piece, dissecting swing-path differences between Federer and Djokovic and which to copy. Dead on the sub-skill.

Reviewer Good starting checklist for your slice backhand stance and grip.

Moderator Focused entirely on slice backhand setup: grip, stance angle, racket-to-ball height, and arm and wrist positioning before contact.

Moderator Entirely about slice backhand technique, using Federer's personal variation as a contrast to explain standard follow-through mechanics.

Reviewer A good reminder that copying pro highlight-reel form isn't the same as learning correct mechanics.

Reviewer Strong slice teaching that nails the left-hand timing most miss.

Moderator Three slice-backhand tips off Dimitrov: vertical face at contact, left-hand counterweight, high finish. Could not be more on the slice backhand.

Moderator Covers slice backhand setup and execution: contact point, swing path, arm, and footwork. Nothing outside the shot itself.

Reviewer Compact and useful, four concrete fixes for a cleaner slice.

Reviewer Solid, clean slice lesson with no fluff.

Moderator Five slice-backhand tips from grip to finish. Dead center on the skill.

Reviewer Practical drill that fixes the floaty slice.

Moderator Single drill to make the backhand slice bite: the cut-the-net feel and a long contact. Squarely the slice.

Reviewer Excellent on spin mechanics and slice purpose.

Moderator Slice the whole way. Path vs face, U shape, downward path for backspin.

Reviewer Clear and honest, picks the right slice for club players.

Moderator Dead on the sub-skill. Whole video is the backhand slice, three pro finishes Federer Nadal Djokovic. Nothing off-topic.

Reviewer Quick, solid cues for a cleaner slice backhand.

Moderator Entirely slice backhand technique: contact point, cutting motion, and footwork after the shot.

Reviewer Short and to the point, three cues you can take straight onto the court.

Moderator All three tips are squarely slice backhand mechanics: elbow, wrist angle, and racket path.

Reviewer Useful real-lesson cues, a bit rambly to sit through.

Moderator Full on-court slice lesson, every cue is about the slice, start high, contact later, U shape, shoulder turn, strings flat. Squarely the sub-skill.

Reviewer Solid technique plus smart context on not over-relying on slice.

Moderator Framed as the least physically demanding shot but the body of it teaches slice technique, U shape, neutral face, contact timing. On the sub-skill with some tangent about overusing slice.

Reviewer Solid technique and tactics for low slices.

Moderator Backhand slice at different contact heights with a focus on low balls: pros and cons, common mistake, tactics. On the slice.

Reviewer Good, less-taught footwork for the BH approach.

Moderator Slice backhand approach with the karaoke step footwork. Squarely the slice backhand, just the approach-and-move-in variant. Footwork is the main focus.

Reviewer One good point, quiz gimmick, short.

Moderator Slice backhand staying low - racket only a few degrees open at contact. On skill.

Reviewer Useful approach tips, a bit of gear chatter.

Moderator Slice backhand approach shot - grip past continental, karaoke step, split on the follow. On skill, approach variant.

Reviewer Right idea, but thin - one tip and a plug.

Moderator Single focused tip on the slice backhand - racket near vertical, square to the ball at contact. On skill.

Reviewer Correct technical checkpoints, efficiently delivered - a good quick reference.

Moderator A clean three-step slice backhand breakdown - grip, swing path, finish position - the actual shot technique, stated precisely.

Moderator About the slice backhand's use and mechanics: offensive versus defensive application, weight transfer, and recovering afterward.

Reviewer Good tactical context for when to slice offensively versus defensively.

Reviewer Good passive-hand work, no fluff selling.

Moderator Slice backhand, contrasting with the drive. Grip fan, high to low, passive hand.

Reviewer Good finish drilling, wrapped in a lead-magnet pitch.

Moderator Slice backhand lesson with VIP student. U shape swing, finish above shoulder, continental grip.

Reviewer Solid fundamentals, but a heavy email funnel pitch.

Moderator On topic, continental grip, racket face angle, U shape path for the slice.

Moderator Mostly about the slice backhand's power variation and low-ball guidance; a chunk of the clip shifts over to drop shot technique, which is a related but different shot.

Reviewer Solid slice cues, though part of this is really about the drop shot.

Moderator A slice backhand tutorial from a coach who regularly posts real technique breakdowns - on topic for the shot itself.

Reviewer Coach-credentialed, but the caption gives me nothing to judge depth on - worth a watch, can't promise more.

Reviewer Right cues, but a lot of chatter to wade through.

Moderator Entirely a backhand slice lesson. Continental grip, high to low, lead with elbow. Squarely on the skill.

Reviewer Correct, useful fix, just wish there was more of it.

Moderator Short clip but squarely diagnosing a slice technique flaw - open racket face causing the ball to rise and float - and giving the fix (close the face at contact). This is exactly the kind of specific slice-backhand troubleshooting a learner needs.

Reviewer Good nuggets on finish and contact, buried in match analysis.

Moderator Mostly tactical commentary on why Alcaraz doesn't use the slice much, but it does get into real technique detail (U-shaped slice, contact at the tip of the front foot, finish style, the effect of a sloppy finish on contact quality).

Reviewer Decent tips buried in a long ball-machine ad.

Moderator Squarely slice backhand: grip past continental, high-to-level, pinch the shoulder blades. On topic.