"I agree with the other guys - except I side with Kyle that the one-hander can be just as powerful once you get good at it. I play 2-handed because your stroke seems to have less timing issues. The stroke seems more "fixed" and with less…"
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Mark / The Mayor replied to Derek Jacobs's discussion 'backhand - two-handed or one?' in the group Alamo City Aces - San Antonio TX
Kyle Draisey replied to Derek Jacobs's discussion 'backhand - two-handed or one?' in the group Alamo City Aces - San Antonio TX"Honestly, the one handed backhand is a more versatile (control, spin etc.) stroke than the two handed backhand. Many people cite power as being the advantage of the two handed backhand, for beginners this is often the case, but as you get better,…"
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backhand - two handed or one?
I've always wondered what the difference in having a one or two-handed backhand can do for your game. As a new player I tend to switch between using one and two depending on the angle, timing, etc. and I'm beginning to wonder if it affects my game. What does everyone here prefer and why?
Derek Jacobs commented on Skeet's group 'Alamo City Aces - San Antonio TX'"Just getting back into the game after five or so years away. If anyone is intersted in hitting around, playing a set or two i'm located on the NW side of San Antonio near Bandera/1604."
Derek Jacobs joined Skeet's groupAlamo City Aces - San Antonio TX
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- I am a:
- Tennis Fan, Casual Player
- Random things about me (hobbies, occupation, tennis history, favorite band, etc.):
- Just getting back into tennis after a handful of years away.
- My tennis skill (please check your NTRP if you know it):
- Just started
- On the court, I am a:
- rightie
- My favorite local courts:
- I don't know of any courts, I play at a beat up Apt complex court.
- Relationship status:
- In a Relationship
- Favorite website:
- http://www.omegle.com
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Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 2:19pm on September 7, 2009,
Ricky Reyes said… - Derek
I live in the same area and looking for someone to play tennis with as well. Respond back if you would like to meet up somewhere to hit around.
Thanks
Ricky
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