Stop Getting Jammed: Slide Two-Handed Backhand to One
Summary
Two-handed backhands struggle with balls into the body. Richard’s fix is sliding two-to-one.
Start the two-hander, then as the ball crowds you, release the off hand and extend with the dominant arm so you can cover the torso without getting jammed.
Key takeaways
- Body balls jam a static two-hander
- Release off-hand and extend dominant arm (two → one)
- Practice the slide before you need it in a match
Action items
- Partner feeds body balls; practice release-and-extend without a full swing first
- Add the slide into warm-up counters for 5 minutes