Why do I want a twoey?

Well, first because it’s fun! I love learning new shots and add variety to my game. Right now I’m focusing on kitchen work. I hope to work in two handed drops and volleys in the future.

So everyone who’s anyone has it right? I think it’s because strategically it makes sense.

• It gives more power and angles.
• A two-handed backhand is more steady and precise during dinking battles.
• Using both hands gives me extra control over placement and spin, especially when I want to push dinks cross-court or add a little roll to keep my opponent on their toes.
• It also can help up my aggressive game — as a woman, I want to use all weapons available that don’t require strength, my male partner can take those 😂 (just kidding, I’ll become a banger someday).
• I think it´s the easiest shot to get to use to have my two hands in the paddle, since it's a bit slower in the kitchen. Hopefully it will help me advance to the other backhand shots.
• I think it will alffso help me get used to two handed resets.

💭 To twoey or not to twoey?

Some ideas on when to use it and when not to use it. Keep in mind that this rules are skill and context dependent but generally helpful:

✅ When to twoey:

• When you need angle options. It provides more control.
• When you receive a dead dink.
• When you receive back spin (it will actually help your own topspin!)
• When the ball has lost your opponent’s topspin (when you can catch it dropping).
• When you want to be more aggressive (even with a soft shot but with some spin that can still make it slightly more difficult to counter) or when you want to pull.

🚫 When NOT to twoey:

• When you receive a twoey and have no time to lose the topspin that is coming with. Hit a slice instead or half volley (put your paddle right after the bounce point)
• When you are out of position and won’t be able to hit with control of your body. Basically when you are on defense. More skilled players may be able to make their defense their offense, but not dummies like us, LOL
• Be careful not to give away an ATP. Power twoeys need good placement, if you misplace, you may be giving out a point.

How to Twoey (in the kitchen)*

As all shots this is obviously context dependent. But I’ve found in my practice, that it’s a good start to develop the feel of the shot:

🧘 Stay Calm: Dinking can feel nerve racking but remember, it’s all about waiting for the ball to drop and good spin. You have more time thank you think to place yourself correctly and get that ball.