In the last couple of decades, the double-handed backhand has taken off in popularity in both the ATP and WTA tours, but why is this especially true for women’s backhands?
Why did the two-handed backhand become so popular?
Before we dive into women’s tennis specifically, let’s talk about why the two-hander became such a popular choice for backhand strokes across the entire tennis world. Well, the reason is at face value, it’s to get that extra control and consistency in your shot and, in many cases, more power too.
An added arm onto the racquet helps immensely with controlling a backhand shot, and that is because, unlike the forehand, a one-handed backhand follow-through travels away from the body rather than wrapping around the body.