For most players, the backhand side is the weaker side so it doesn’t generate a lot of power, consistency, or accuracy. The pickleball backhand can be a formidable weapon.
But for most of us, our backhand is weaker than our forehand. So how do you transform your backhand into something that your opponents will fear?
The very first thing we need to look at when we’re talking about backhands is your grip and what we recommend for a picklebell grip is what’s called a continental grip. Think about it as if you’re shaking hands, it’s a very neutral grip.
The continental grip is a very universal grip for pickleball, it allows you to easily move the paddle from one side to the other side in an optimal position.
Watch the full video for the other two mistakes players make including not watching the ball all the way into the paddle.
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CJ Johnson
Hey there — I’m a professional three-sport athlete and coach who has spent my entire adult life earning a living from playing and coaching sports. Since I started coaching more than three decades ago, one thing has remained the same: My commitment to see students not as they are but as what they can become and to move heaven and earth to help them realize their untapped potential. You should know that when it comes to helping pickleball players over 50 live their best lives on and off the courts, I'm an expert. Good pickleball is not just technique; it's the mind and body working holistically. That's why I'm also a personal trainer and weight management specialist. When I’m chillin', you'll find me watching Star Trek with my husband John and our two fur babies, Shirley and Ralph. (Yes, Happy Days)