The one-handed backhand is getting rarer on tour every year, but it hasn't gone anywhere. The One Hander exists to celebrate the shot and the people who still hit it: profiles of the players, technique tips and video for anyone learning it, gear that suits it, and the creators keeping it alive.
Who's behind it
Just me. The One Hander is written, built and maintained by one person, because I love the shot and wanted a place that puts it front and centre.
A note on accuracy
Because it's a one-person project, I sometimes use AI tools to help with research and writing. I try to get things right, but with stats, dates and results changing all the time, the odd detail may slip through or go out of date.
I was also born in the '90s, so the players and tennis I know best are from then onwards. Earlier eras may be a little thin on the ground for now. That's not because they matter less. I'm just still catching up on them.
If something looks slightly off, I'd ask you to let it slide. If you spot something clearly wrong, please get in touch and let me know what needs fixing. I'll put it right.
Want to help?
The One Hander gets better with every person who cares about the shot. If you'd like to lend a hand, there's plenty to go around:
- Players. Know a one-hander climbing the rankings, tearing up the juniors or quietly making it work on the Challenger tour? Point me their way.
- Equipment. Racquets, strings, grips and shoes that suit the one-handed game, or reviews, specs and guides worth sharing.
- Creators. Coaches, players and filmmakers championing the one-hander online, so I can keep track of who's worth following.
Big or small, every tip helps keep the one-hander alive. If you'd like to be part of it, pop me a message. I'd love to hear from you.