Two-handed backhand stances in a tennis match (Djokovic vs Khachanov, 2018)

[stotty]

If you practice all the stances enough, including extreme closed and open stance on the stretch, and they are learnt at a young age, they will present no difficulty at all. It is merely what a player gets used to.

I will upload a clip of the boy this weekend if I get the chance so you can see how comfortable he is hitting off all the stances, but he is not elite or a great player, just talented and plays locally.

With the older boy I mentioned I made an error. I had a fixed idea (always a dangerous thing) that it was always better to be closed. By the time I had come round to the idea open stances could be useful, it was too late. Open stance has to be taught when they are young if it is to become second nature.

Thanks for the great conversation. I will try to post the kid this weekend or if not definitely next Wednesday.

lovati4, I started a separate thread on this one if you are keen. https://www.tennisplayer.net/bulleti...e-handed-slice