
Power or Control: Choose Your Fighter
When I watch World Padel Tour competitions, one thing I’ve noticed is that many players employ a double-handed backhand before switching to the more common single-handed backhand. That got me thinking about the difference between the two backhand styles.
Backhands played with both hands provide more power, whereas backhands played with just one hand provide more control. Adding a second hand to your backhand allows you to engage both your shoulder and back muscles to produce power, while a single-handed backhand relies only on your shoulder.
Let’s take a closer look at the main differences between the one-handed and two-handed backhands in order to determine when one is better than the other.
The Double-Handed Backhand
In padel, the double-handed backhand is not only permissible, but it is also widely accepted. Double-handed backhands are used by some of the world’s best players on the World Padel Tour on occasion.
If you want more power, the double-handed backhand is for you!
Whenever you play the forehand, you’ll be able to draw energy from the large muscle groups in your back. When playing the backhand, on the other hand, you primarily depend on your shoulder muscles. Backhand power is generated by the rear deltoid muscle. Additionally, for most of us, this is the weakest of our deltoids.
As a result, many backhand players who lack shoulder strength might benefit from adding a second hand. When it comes to kids in their teens and early twenties, this is especially true.
Your non-dominant side’s back muscles may aid support your shoulder muscles if you utilize two hands in your backhand.
Padel Players find it easier to transition their double-handed backhand from tennis to padel than they thought
It is easier for tennis players to adapt to padel if they keep their double-handed backhand from the sport of tennis.
If you’re looking for more control take it single!
For volleys and lobs, a single-handed backhand is a great option since it gives you greater control over the shot. To stop an attempted passing shot, it’s best to lunge at full stretch and use a single-handed backhand.