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Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand

CONCLUSION One handed backhand can be very effective stroke but needs that all conditions are met to its fullest(strong wrist,arm, and shoulder,complete shoulder turn,full circular backswing,very pr…

Tagged: backhand

Replied Nov 17

Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand

ONE HANDED BACKHAND SLICE AS MANDATORY Although it is obvious that the two hander is the stroke of modern tennis as obvious is that one handed backhand slice (in spite of the fact that topspin rotat…

Tagged: backhand

Replied Nov 16

Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand

THE DESCRIPTION OF THE TWO One handed bachand: 1. less stable racket at the moment of impact 2. needs more time to prepare 3. less controlled backswing 4. full backswing is almost a must 5. the poin…

Tagged: backhand

Replied Nov 14

Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand

THE TRENDS IN MODERN TENNIS To further value one or the other;it is very important to give a few hints where the game of tennis is heading to: - newcomers will be physically stronger compared to to…

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Replied Nov 12

 

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Mark / Mr. Mayor replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Thanks for the vids. I like both these backhands but I gotta say that the top player (with the 2-hander) seems to need help with his legs during the follow thru. very weird the way that his feet end up so together. Speaking of weird - how about th…
November 30
Gary Sakuma replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Here's a nice Two hander here's a nice one hander I do admit there is room for argument--I like two hands because the game is a baselining game in the juniors especially for little ones--BUT I have seen some small kids age 7 with nice one hander…
November 28
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November 25
Damir Popadic replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
CONCLUSION One handed backhand can be very effective stroke but needs that all conditions are met to its fullest(strong wrist,arm, and shoulder,complete shoulder turn,full circular backswing,very precise positioning,stepping into the ball,optimal i…
November 17
Damir Popadic replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
ONE HANDED BACKHAND SLICE AS MANDATORY Although it is obvious that the two hander is the stroke of modern tennis as obvious is that one handed backhand slice (in spite of the fact that topspin rotation dominates slice rotation) is must.The game of…
November 16
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Umm added note. Pete switched from a two to a one.
November 15
Tennis Doc replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
so the world's best or greatest players have been two-handed backhand players?? Sampras-NO Federer-NO
November 14
Damir Popadic replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
THE DESCRIPTION OF THE TWO One handed bachand: 1. less stable racket at the moment of impact 2. needs more time to prepare 3. less controlled backswing 4. full backswing is almost a must 5. the point of contact has to be ahead and to the left of fr…
November 14
Damir Popadic replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
THE TRENDS IN MODERN TENNIS To further value one or the other;it is very important to give a few hints where the game of tennis is heading to: - newcomers will be physically stronger compared to todays players (faster,more powerful,more agile) whi…
November 12
Gary Sakuma replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
there are so many things that are different
November 11
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Thats why america is number one in tennis right because of lame single minded ideology. "CoachV's motto: There is no right or wrong way to hit the ball.!" there has only been one other person in my life time that had the exact same philosophy. no on…
November 11
Damir Popadic replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
THE COMPARISON OF THE TWO At first I am going to explain few well known myths about one and the other Easier to learn- two handed backhand is easier to learn (children have no such strength of wrist ,arm ,and shoulder so it is difficult for them t…
November 11
Michael Maidens replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Yes, I agree. Flatter players = bigger grip
November 10
CoachV - William Vazquez replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Grip size does matter. I was surprise that Federer is using a size 3 grip. But to each their own, I thing flatter players will use a bigger grip. ( but I am just speculating )
November 10
Michael Maidens replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Another interesting thing Damir mentioned is that they didnt really exist before the 70's I am interested to see how they last.. I collect tennis books and there are some amazing photos in the 20's of guys with open stances, closed stances, multi se…
November 10
Michael Maidens replied to Damir Popadic's discussion 'Two -Handed Backhand is Superior to One Handed Backhand'
Hi All, Double Handed backhands are interesting - however I find them hard to teach and diagnose technical errors because I 'teach from within' and I am a single hander. There are different variations of double handers and it comes down to the grip…
November 10

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Damir Popadic

Once in the Lifetime Chance

As you can see I have had tremendous drive to succeed as a player and as a tennis coach as well.I still have otherwise I would not educate myself on daily basis.

During the time period I was with that player under 14 whom I brought from number 10 to number one in less than one year I realized that if I want to bring somebody to professional tennis I have to start to teach him/her from very beginning.Why is that? By coaching that player I saw that is almost impossible or impossible to correct th… Continue

Posted on October 24, 2009 at 3:30am —

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Me as a Tennis Coach

Me as a Tennis Coach
From “Me as a Tennis Player” is obvious that I had tremendous drive to succeed - to become the best that I can be, but unfortunately this was not possible because I did all by myself without being coached by anyone, not to mention quality tennis coach.

In my coaching career has been a little bit better situation.My playing career ended with graduation at WSU.After, that I started to teach recreational players in one tennis club in Germany.As a tennis teacher I was as compet… Continue

Posted on October 22, 2009 at 1:30am —

Damir Popadic

Me as a Tennis Player

I come from sport family.Both parents competed in sports (swimming, table tennis).As a young boy, I started to train swimming in a swimming club.One time I did not swim required time, and they let me go.This was the end of my swimming career, and the beginning of my tennis career.I started to play tennis rather late (12 year old).First year I was in the tennis school , but after that I was on my own.At the time, there were not good tennis teachers because tennis knowledge was very limited.Good t… Continue

Posted on October 17, 2009 at 8:00am —

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