Two-Handed Backhand in Tennis

68 free videos on technique, drills and tips, each tagged by level

What coaches agree on

  • Turn your shoulders as soon as you see the ball coming to your backhand, and take the racket straight back with the tip pointing up, a full 180 degrees, before it drops toward the ball.
  • From that turned position, drop the racket head below the height of the ball, then swing up and through it, since that low-to-high path is what puts topspin on the shot.
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  • Tilt the strings down slightly as the racket drops so they've squared back up to face the target by the time you make contact.

Common mistakes

  • Bending the elbows through contact like a bicep curl instead of extending both arms out from the shoulders, which shortens the swing and cuts the contact zone short.
  • Letting the top, non-dominant arm take over and collapse the dominant side instead of driving the shot with torso rotation, which drains power and shortens your range of motion.
Rick Macci breaks down the two handed backhand ๐Ÿ™
Advanced
Rick Macci breaks down the two handed backhand ๐Ÿ™

Reviewer Real expert-level coaching โ€” explains not just what to do but why, and is honest about more than one way to get there.

Moderator A detailed breakdown of takeback and preparation mechanics for the two-handed backhand, including a named modern technique and why it's used.

3.8
How to Hit the Two Handed Backhand | Tennis Technique
Beginner
How to Hit the Two Handed Backhand | Tennis Technique

Reviewer Thorough, well-organized, and starts right where beginners actually go wrong - excellent lesson.

Moderator Comprehensive, entirely on-topic breakdown of the two-handed backhand: grip details for both hands, setup/turn, takeback variations, racket drop, and contact point comparisons across multiple pros.

3.8
How to hit the perfect two handed backhand in 3 steps ๐ŸŽพ ...
Intermediate
How to hit the perfect two handed backhand in 3 steps ๐ŸŽพ ...

Moderator A detailed three-step breakdown of the two-handed backhand โ€” grip change and coil, the power position, and two different finishes for spin versus a flatter shot.

Reviewer One of the more technically sharp breakdowns out there โ€” correct on both the power position and the two finish options.

3.7
Two-Handed Backhand Tips for Beginners
Beginner
Two-Handed Backhand Tips for Beginners

Moderator A live lesson on building the two-handed backhand โ€” using the top hand properly, isolating its role, then adding topspin.

Reviewer Real teaching progression โ€” isolate the issue, drill it, then build spin on top.

3.6
Two Handed BACKHAND Tennis Lesson: INCREASE YOUR POWER - Technique + Drills
Intermediate
Two Handed BACKHAND Tennis Lesson: INCREASE YOUR POWER - Technique + Drills

Reviewer Best of the bunch -- one precise flaw, two pro comparisons, and a three-step drill to fix it.

Moderator Textbook two-handed backhand lesson: pro model comparison (Djokovic, Serena) on left-arm extension through contact, then applies it directly to the student with a 3-position drill. Nothing else is discussed.

3.6
Two Handed Backhand Topspin Key
Intermediate
Two Handed Backhand Topspin Key

Reviewer Excellent, focused, credible topspin lesson, no fluff.

Moderator Laser focused on the two-hander topspin mechanic: top hand drops below bottom hand before contact. Single concept, fully on skill.

3.6
Two-Handed Backhand Fix
Beginner
Two-Handed Backhand Fix

Reviewer Deep, patient two-hander teaching and the closed-face logic is gold.

Moderator Top-to-bottom two-hander rebuild: grip change to continental, racket up on the takeback, close the face, low-to-high. Exactly the skill.

3.6
Avoid This Mistake on Your Two Handed Backhand Tennis Technique
Intermediate
Avoid This Mistake on Your Two Handed Backhand Tennis Technique

Reviewer Sharp, well-reasoned correction of a real and common setup error.

Moderator Entirely about a specific setup mistake on the two-handed backhand (copying forehand-style takeback) with a clear explanation of why the two-hander's rotation sequencing is fundamentally different.

3.5
How to: Two Handed Backhand Power AND Control
Intermediate
How to: Two Handed Backhand Power AND Control

Reviewer Drill + live feedback loop -- you can watch the swing actually improve in real time.

Moderator Direct continuation of the same lesson -- lengthening the swing path, loosening the hands, shadow-swing drills, comparing to Djokovic's finish. All backhand technique.

3.5
Hit A Perfect Two Handed Backhand (Djokovic Tennis Technique)
Intermediate
Hit A Perfect Two Handed Backhand (Djokovic Tennis Technique)

Reviewer Solid, well-sequenced breakdown of the full stroke.

Moderator Bang on the sub-skill. The whole video is two-hander technique a la Djokovic: grip bevels, 180 takeback, drop below contact, low to high. Nothing off topic.

3.5
Fernando Verdasco Backhand (No Racquet)
Advanced
Fernando Verdasco Backhand (No Racquet)

Reviewer Clever no-racket breakdown that really clarifies the unit turn.

Moderator Dedicated technical breakdown of a two-handed backhand (Verdasco), explicitly framed around the two-hander's unit turn and swing path with the racket removed from the video so viewers focus purely on body rotation. Squarely on topic.

3.4
Tennis Lesson: Two Handed Backhand Technique - Drills and Tips
Intermediate
Tennis Lesson: Two Handed Backhand Technique - Drills and Tips

Reviewer Great diagnosis of a common backswing flaw, and the slingshot analogy actually lands.

Moderator Full lesson on backswing shape for the two-handed backhand -- diagnosing a three-part 'triangle' backswing and reshaping it into one fluid circular motion compared to a pro model.

3.4
ULTIMATE Tennis Lesson: Two Handed Backhand Technique
Intermediate
ULTIMATE Tennis Lesson: Two Handed Backhand Technique

Reviewer Real student, real diagnosis, concrete checkpoints against a pro model -- good stuff.

Moderator Full session breaking down a student's two-handed backhand against Djokovic's model: turn angle, chest rotation at contact, left-arm extension. Entirely about backhand technique.

3.4
Hit Better Two Handed Backhands
Beginner
Hit Better Two Handed Backhands

Reviewer Great fundamentals lesson -- the grip and ready-position cues are concrete and usable.

Moderator Entirely about the two-handed backhand -- grip (bevel 2 continental for the top/dominant hand), ready position, takeback, and the hidden grip change. Every sentence is on-topic.

3.4
Hit a Perfect TWO HANDED BACKHAND
Beginner
Hit a Perfect TWO HANDED BACKHAND

Reviewer Thorough, well-structured, beginner-friendly.

Moderator Full grip lesson plus six checkpoints for the two-handed backhand, ready position through finish. As on-topic as it gets.

3.4
How To Analyze Your Two Handed Backhand At Home
Beginner
How To Analyze Your Two Handed Backhand At Home

Reviewer Solid checkpoint system, just wish there were fewer product plugs breaking it up.

Moderator Entirely a checkpoint-by-checkpoint breakdown of the two-handed backhand (ready position, unit turn, drop, contact, extension, finish).

3.3
Two-Handed Backhand is NOT a Lefty Forehand
Advanced
Two-Handed Backhand is NOT a Lefty Forehand

Reviewer Important concept, well worth knowing, just wrapped in a lot of storytelling before it gets there.

Moderator Core topic is the biomechanics of the two-handed backhand and correcting a common coaching myth about it. Squarely on topic even with personal anecdotes woven in.

3.3
Two Handed Backhand Power Secret
Intermediate
Two Handed Backhand Power Secret

Reviewer Clean, memorable cue on hand sequencing -- useful even if it's a bit of a lead-in to a download.

Moderator Directly answers a viewer question about which hand generates power in the two-handed backhand -- pull with the dominant/bottom hand, release/snap with the top hand. Entirely on-topic for the sub-skill.

3.3
Fix Your Two Handed Backhand (Real Lesson)
Intermediate
Fix Your Two Handed Backhand (Real Lesson)

Reviewer Strong real-lesson coaching, great grip diagnosis.

Moderator A real one-on-one lesson fixing a students two-hander. Grip then body then swing, all on the sub-skill. Squarely relevant.

3.3
Why Your Backhand Has No Power (It's Not What You Think)
Intermediate
Why Your Backhand Has No Power (It's Not What You Think)

Reviewer Sharp diagnosis of a real, specific power leak -- worth watching.

Moderator Squarely about the two-handed backhand -- explicitly names 'a basic middle-of-the-road two-handed backhand drive' and diagnoses a specific racket-detour flaw in the takeback that kills power. Directly on the sub-skill.

3.2
Backhands like Djokovic โ€“ in 1 Hour!
Intermediate
Backhands like Djokovic โ€“ in 1 Hour!

Reviewer Really strong comparative coaching โ€” clever visual checkpoints make an abstract concept (hip/chest separation) easy to actually see and copy.

Moderator A detailed comparative backhand lesson using Djokovic (a two-hander) as the model, focused on hip/chest separation and rotation through contact โ€” squarely on-topic even though 'two-handed' isn't spoken aloud.

3.2
Optimal Two-Handed Backhand Preparation
Advanced
Optimal Two-Handed Backhand Preparation

Reviewer Smart, well-argued case for the deeper takeback.

Moderator Entirely about two-handed backhand takeback and preparation and range of motion. Squarely on skill.

3.2
How to Fix Your Two-Handed Backhand: The Distance Tip
Intermediate
How to Fix Your Two-Handed Backhand: The Distance Tip

Reviewer Credible, specific coaching โ€” though a lot of this leans on seeing the demonstration, not just hearing it described.

Moderator A live lesson correcting a specific problem with the two-handed backhand โ€” standing too close to the ball โ€” with a footwork and body-orientation fix.

3.0
Two Handed Backhand Tips (Power and Control)
Intermediate
Two Handed Backhand Tips (Power and Control)

Reviewer Useful cues, a little scattered, but the takeback point is gold.

Moderator Mostly on the two-hander but front-loaded with split step and ready position which are general footwork. Still in service of the backhand. Strong on the early 180 takeback.

3.0
Two Handed Backhand POWER - tennis lesson
Intermediate
Two Handed Backhand POWER - tennis lesson

Reviewer Decent coaching, though it reads choppy without the visuals.

Moderator Live coaching session working on two-handed backhand power - arm extension, swing length, comparing to Djokovic's technique. Squarely on topic.

2.9
Proper Grip for Two-Handed Backhand in Tennis
Beginner
Proper Grip for Two-Handed Backhand in Tennis

Moderator Entirely about the grip for the two-handed backhand, taught through where your fingers sit on the handle rather than named grip styles.

Reviewer The finger-placement check is genuinely practical, even if the dismissal of standard grip names is overdone.

2.8
Hit Consistent Two Handed Backhands (Djokovic Tennis Technique)
Intermediate
Hit Consistent Two Handed Backhands (Djokovic Tennis Technique)

Reviewer Good shoulder-lift idea, but the affiliate plug drags it down.

Moderator On the two-hander: the lift from shoulders not elbows point and the long contact zone. Relevant. Opens with an affiliate plug for TopSpin Pro but the core is on skill.

2.8
POWER and SPIN Two Handed Backhand Tennis Lesson (Part 2 of 2)
Intermediate
POWER and SPIN Two Handed Backhand Tennis Lesson (Part 2 of 2)

Reviewer Good training concept (shadow swings to rewire habits) but light on explicit instruction in the transcript.

Moderator About the two-handed backhand contact point (getting contact in front of the body vs. late/tucked) and using shadow swings to build the habit. On-topic but framed more as a session narrative than a structured lesson.

2.7
How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand in 30 Seconds ...
Beginner
How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand in 30 Seconds ...

Moderator A detailed walkthrough of grip, footwork, contact point, and three finish options for the two-handed backhand.

Reviewer Some real, non-obvious detail in here (like the open-contact tip for less experienced players), undercut by an over-the-top pitch at the end.

2.6
How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand Like a Pro in 30s
Intermediate
How to Hit a Two-Handed Backhand Like a Pro in 30s

Moderator Covers grip, ready position, takeback footwork, and contact point for the two-handed backhand, plus the same arm-action model as the account's other clips.

Reviewer More complete than a quick grip tip, though the 'bicep curl' framing still oversimplifies the stroke.

2.6
5 Days to Your BEST Backhand EVER | Day 4: Direction, Accuracy, and Patterns
Intermediate
5 Days to Your BEST Backhand EVER | Day 4: Direction, Accuracy, and Patterns

Reviewer Good structured accuracy drills with clear benchmarks to hit before moving on.

Moderator Day 4 of a structured backhand training program focused on directional accuracy and patterns; doesn't specify one vs. two hands explicitly but is presented as general backhand technique training that would apply to a two-handed backhand.

2.6
Master Djokovic's Two-Handed Backhand!
Intermediate
Master Djokovic's Two-Handed Backhand!

Reviewer Some good feel cues, but rambly and light on mechanics.

Moderator Two-hander session on body-leads and passive arms looseness. On the skill, though more feel and philosophy than mechanics.

2.6
How To Hit A Jump Backhand (Advanced Tennis Technique)
Advanced
How To Hit A Jump Backhand (Advanced Tennis Technique)

Reviewer Good advanced technical breakdown, clearly explained.

Moderator About the jump backhand generally (explicitly usable one- or two-handed) - relevant to backhand technique broadly and mostly applies to the two-hander by default, but not exclusively about the two-handed stroke.

2.5
Now THIS is a Beautiful Two Handed Backhand (Pro Tennis Technique)
Intermediate
Now THIS is a Beautiful Two Handed Backhand (Pro Tennis Technique)

Reviewer One good cue, but padded and full of product plugs.

Moderator About the two-hander finish - air the armpits, lift from the shoulders not the elbows. On topic for the stroke, though it is essentially one cue stretched across the whole clip.

2.5
How to Hit a Perfect Two Handed Backhand in Tennis
Intermediate
How to Hit a Perfect Two Handed Backhand in Tennis

Moderator Entirely about the mechanics of the two-handed backhand โ€” a specific model for the arm action plus a concrete grip check.

Reviewer The grip check is genuinely useful; the 'it's just a bicep curl' framing is a much bigger simplification than the stroke really allows.

2.4
Deconstructing The One- And Two Handed Tennis Backhand Backswing
Advanced
Deconstructing The One- And Two Handed Tennis Backhand Backswing

Reviewer Excellent analytical breakdown, whichever stroke it's showing at this point.

Moderator The visible portion of this transcript is almost entirely about the one-handed backhand backswing illusion (arm vs. body rotation), with the two-handed comparison presumably coming later in the video beyond this excerpt. Genuinely useful concept but this chunk barely touches the two-hander.

2.4
Two-Handed Backhand 3-Step Timing Progression with Anna
Intermediate
Two-Handed Backhand 3-Step Timing Progression with Anna

Reviewer Good backhand timing cues, but lots of chatter to wade through.

Moderator Two-handed backhand timing - the side-back-finish progression, blocking the back foot from over-rotating, the radius of the stroke. On the skill, but wrapped in a lot of comeback chit-chat.

2.4
Practicing Tennis At Home - The 15 Minute Two Handed Backhand Workout
Beginner
Practicing Tennis At Home - The 15 Minute Two Handed Backhand Workout

Reviewer Useful body-sequencing drills, though it never quite ties back to the actual swing.

Moderator This is a movement-prep/biomechanics warmup built specifically around correcting sequencing errors on the two-handed backhand (upper body firing before lower body), so it's relevant but it's body-prep drills rather than stroke mechanics or contact point.

2.3
5 Days to Your BEST Backhand EVER - Day 2: Footwork Patterns
Intermediate
5 Days to Your BEST Backhand EVER - Day 2: Footwork Patterns

Reviewer Solid, well-structured footwork drills.

Moderator Footwork patterns that set up the backhand (split step, pivot, unit turn, open/closed stance) - relevant support skill for the two-hander but focused on movement, not the swing itself.

2.2
Beginner Tennis Lesson | Forehand & Two-Handed Backhand
Beginner
Beginner Tennis Lesson | Forehand & Two-Handed Backhand

Reviewer Strong beginner teaching of the two-hander (shared with forehand).

Moderator Beginner lesson covering both the forehand and the two-handed backhand from the contact point. The backhand is roughly half the video.

2.0
Greater Extension = NEXT LEVEL Tennis Backhand (Part 1 of 2)
Intermediate
Greater Extension = NEXT LEVEL Tennis Backhand (Part 1 of 2)

Reviewer Decent drill demo, but explain the cues more for viewers who aren't in the lesson.

Moderator Coach working live with a student (Jim) on left-arm extension through contact on the two-hander, using shadow swings then live feeding. It's clearly a two-handed backhand lesson, on-topic, though it's Part 1 of 2 so it doesn't wrap up the full picture here.

1.9
One Handed vs. Two Handed Backhand
Beginner
One Handed vs. Two Handed Backhand

Reviewer Helps you decide which backhand to learn, but won't teach you to hit one.

Moderator This is a comparison video (one-handed vs two-handed backhand pros/cons) rather than a two-handed backhand technique lesson. It does cover two-handed-specific points (more margin for error, physically stronger) but that's maybe a third of the content, and the rest is about the one-handed shot.

1.5
Emaโ€™s WTA Tour Comeback | Two-Handed Backhand Fix
Advanced
Emaโ€™s WTA Tour Comeback | Two-Handed Backhand Fix

Reviewer Useful backhand bits, but diluted across the whole lesson.

Moderator Billed as a two-handed backhand fix but it roams across forehand, slice, serve and general comeback planning. The backhand gets covered among many shots.

1.4