This is possibly a stupid question but I have a student who can hit the bird with both hands. She will switch to her left hand to hit the bird on her forhand so that she doesn't have to use her backhand. Is it legal for her to use two rackets at the same time during competition?

And would you suggest I tell her to keep using one hand or two keep letting her use both hands. She is pretty strong with both hands.

It is normally better to use one hand, so you don't lose the reaction time. I have a friend who does that too, but i just smash to his left hand side, and he can't switch the racket fast enough to block the shots. Now he's starting to use only one hand to play.

I really dont think that you can use two racquets in a game, and I stress really, even though I can't find anything that contradicts this.

but you probably can't,

I don't think switching hands is that good of an idea, maybe you should help her practice her backhand:)

just a thought

Originally posted by jxc241
This is possibly a stupid question but I have a student who can hit the bird with both hands. She will switch to her left hand to hit the bird on her forhand so that she doesn't have to use her backhand. Is it legal for her to use two rackets at the same time during competition?

And would you suggest I tell her to keep using one hand or two keep letting her use both hands. She is pretty strong with both hands.

It is quite legal to use two racquets in a match. Only thing is how would you be able to serve?

If she is able to switch back and forth fast enough to return quality shots, then maybe she should keep using both hands but if not, then she would be better off to stay with one.

are there anyone who actually uses two racquets? I would really like to know

you could serve by putting the bird on one racquet and flicking it in the air and hit it with your other racquet!;)

you could serve by putting the bird on one racquet and flicking it in the air

and that would be your serve, next time you hit it would be a fault (double hit)

you could always hold the shaft in your mouth, and pickup it up after the serve! A little weird yes but if it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid. :D

Well.....I've tried playing with 2 racquets before... the serving is no problem. if you're right-hander, hold the shuttle in your left hand WHILE holding the other racquet too.

Dunno how to explain!! :D :D

Originally posted by jxc241
This is possibly a stupid question but I have a student who can hit the bird with both hands. She will switch to her left hand to hit the bird on her forhand so that she doesn't have to use her backhand.

I knew some ppl seldom switch hand during matches. However, the "freqency" is very rare.

By switching hand, it did surprise ur opponent, and for certain situation (when reaction time is long enough), swtich hand might give u longer reach as well as better return angles.

Most of time, I won't recommend ppl switching hand. By switching hand, the relative reaction time is much longer than 1 hand. Therefore, especially in a fast paced game, frequent switching hand will give opponent more chances to find ur "short comings". Also, if switching hand in a hurry, u might not grip the racket in the proper spot, which result into weak return or poor angle.

Thanks for the help, but no one answered my question. IS IT LEGAL TO USE TWO RACKETS in competition? And can anyone tell me where to find it in the rule books so that I can have it incase I run into problems.

Originally posted by jxc241
Thanks for the help, but no one answered my question. IS IT LEGAL TO USE TWO RACKETS in competition? And can anyone tell me where to find it in the rule books so that I can have it incase I run into problems.

WWC already answered ur question in his post by stating "Legal".

If u want to know the rules, u can go to: http://www.badmintoncentral.com/badminton-central/laws/laws.shtml

Okay I did notice that he said it was legal but I have yet to find it in the rule book where it says a player can use two rackets simultaneoulsy. I need to have proof of the rule incase they call me on it in our city championships. So can anyone help me here?

I've never heard of that problem, probably because it's a practical disadvantage to hold a racquet in each hand. The non-racquet arm and hand serve better as a counter-balance if they can act freely and naturally.

If it were legal AND an advantage, you can bet all the top players would be doing it. My advice is to tell your student to use one racquet at a time in whatever hand she wants.

There is no rule stating specifically that you cannot play with two racquets simultanously will each hand, but if one was to be picky about it, there is no possible way she could serve legally since (it is assumed she will pop the shuttle up with the opposite racquet) the opposing racquet could be considered to violate the 'single continuous stroke service rule".

In all honesty, I think the laws of badminton had never considered anyone doing something so utterly stupid, except as a sideshow act! And as a coach, really what are you even thinking?

Good point there Badrad.

It's a very novel idea.

Honestly speaking, it isn't a good idea. Here's why:

Assume it takes 4 hours to learn a new shot, then you have to consider the forehand and backhand equivalent. That makes 8 hours.

Then you have to perfect the shot making process. OK that can be any number of hours. For example, assume 20 hours.

So the total time would be 48 hours.

Let's try left hand and right hand.....that would mean 2x48hours = 96 hours!!

Basically, you would need to put double the work in to get the same quality and consistency of shot making.
We haven't even gone into the footwork routines....:eek:

There's only one person I've seen with ambidextrous ability who plays successfully and that occurs in tennis (might be one other guy, not sure). I think he's french and has the name 'Vittoro' or something like that. In badminton, the game is just too fast, counterbalance might be a problem, and footwork will be terribly confusing. In doubles, it might be outright dangerous with the counterbalancing arm (with racquet) possibly flailing around.

Originally posted by badrad
There is no rule stating specifically that you cannot play with two racquets simultanously will each hand, but if one was to be picky about it, there is no possible way she could serve legally since (it is assumed she will pop the shuttle up with the opposite racquet) the opposing racquet could be considered to violate the 'single continuous stroke service rule".

In all honesty, I think the laws of badminton had never considered anyone doing something so utterly stupid, except as a sideshow act! And as a coach, really what are you even thinking?

well said. :)

Originally posted by Californian
The non-racquet arm and hand serve better as a counter-balance if they can act freely and naturally.


Agree on the "counter balance".

When we swing the racket, the empty hand always have a certain tendency to be swinged or moved as well. For example, when I do a overhead smash, my empty hand often moves up to my chest. It's could be just a habit, but I believe more it's the way to keep my motion smooth as well as kept in certain balance. Well, if have have another racket in that hand, I guess I will smash my own face each time I do it. :D

Another thing is, when I do drills with my friends, when I have a handful of shuttles in the non-racket hand, I often felt a little bit un-comfortable due to I can't feel freely to move/place my non-racket hand. So, several little birds already feels like this, what about a big racket?

Well Coach jxc, there doesn't appear to be anything in the IBF rules that specifically prohibit using two racquets simultaneously (I believe it is possible to serve according to the rules even with the extra racquet if it is done a certain way). Your tournament may be governed by some other rules that apply to this in some way, however. In any case, it's bound to be controversial. If your player or team wins, there may be a protest filed. Is it worth it?

Originally posted by badrad

In all honesty, I think the laws of badminton had never considered anyone doing something so utterly stupid, except as a sideshow act!

A badminton sideshow act--that is funny! Actually, it would be entertaining to see someone do this well. And after all, basketball has the Harlem Globetrotters, and many other sports have trick-shot artists that give exhibitions--why not badminton?

What else could go into the show? A person who juggles six racquets at once? A man who catches smashes in his teeth?:D

PLAy with her drop net!!!! hahahaha~~

I agree that it would not have any advantage using to racquets. It would be very hard to learn all the shots and the movements twice and you would probably get your feet mixed. I personally would hit myself with the other racquet too many times.

One more thing, this kid can NOT play doubles.

Imagine how scary his/her poor double partner will feel, when s/he sees 2 rackets (instead of 1) swing around partner's body??? How many clashes (racket with racket, racket with body, racket with head??? ) will occur in that game??? :D

yes that would be a very big problem.

I know this sounds crazy but have you even seen a person who can play badminton with both hands? I dont mean people just trying with their other hand but actually being able to play with both hands.
This would be pretty cool to see and what are your opinions?

Yeah. My friend can play with both hands. It's just that he's left handed but he trained with his right hand so he can play with both hands sorta. It's pretty funny.

the term you are looking for is ambidextrous....


seen it.... it was pretty foolish, cuz usually they did it to avoid hitting a backhand, which means if you can make them hit backhand, they are screwed.... hit really quick shots and you'll get their "hand switching" all messed up... which means they stick with their backhand (which probably sucks, cuz they are used to changing) or they have changed and now hit an equally crappy forehand....


of course, this was just my experience... perhaps there are ppl that are very good at switching...

I've seen it done before quite well. I play with my left hand occasionally when my right is injured or I'm just fooling around. I also find it good practice sometimes to use my non-racquet hand too just for some exercise. It helps balance out the muscles in your back a bit, plus it also makes you think more technically about what you need to do. :)

I've seen a few people do it and they've done it quite well. It looks quite weird IMO and I just can't see how they can do it. It amazes me but at the same time, it makes me think "I would never do that" becuase to me, it seems embarassing (espicially if I did it).

I can agree with pointfore.ca. Playing with your opposite hand does make you think more technicially, espically if you're not used to it. My coach told me to coach myself to play with my left hand, just to see if we could imitate what we normally did with our playing hand..OR try to fix mistakes that we do with our playing hand by trying not to do it with the opposite hand.

theres a pro tennis player that does that alot. he just tosses his racquet to his other hand (of course he more time to do that tho in tennis, but still hard nonetheless).

:D I also met a person who used this strange technique... The funniest thing is that I didn't notice (all attention to the shuttle) it till my partner told me. 8-)
Than I observed him making these strokes for some time. Looked really strange and worked ok for him.
The most interesting thing about it was his footwork... He should have trained it for ages - for most of should-be-backhand shots he changed his hand while making mirrored forehand footwork. I wonder how he managed this: I also tried the left (not switching during the game but like Point.4 said - for training purposes and out of curiosity) and found it difficult to move legs correctly.

I am not ambidexterous by any mean, kinda prefer the term "messed up." I am a natural lefty but due to chinese believes about left hand being evil, they kinda train me to use right hand. Now I use left hand for certain tasks, right for others, and both for some. Anyway, I only switch hand when just playing around for fun with friends and will probably never do this in tournaments. Just too awkward. The time it takes for you to switch racquet to another hand is just not as fast as hitting a backhand or a wrap-around shot. However you could probably do this just to confuse your opponent for a few split seconds during a match.

I saw this tall and lanky guy that play with both hands. Well i can say that this guy is below average kind of player from the way i see his court movement. But i find it funny that he don't use backhand at all. Always switch to the other hand. My first time watching a person playing with both hands. find it funny.

James blake did it in tennis in the us open last week. only when runnng backwards to hit the ball though. Too fast to do it in badminton.

I've seen Darryl (of ClearOne) play with his left hand a few times, and I must say that he still kicks butt with his left hand!!! :eek: His clears and smashes are still very good, and I'm pretty sure I'll still get my butt kicked (in the 15-thousand to 0 kind of way) if I were to play against him like that.

-Rick

Are there any ambidexeous player? I only saw one in my lifetime but he's not a pro, he's a decent B class player in our team. The only thing that attracts me is that he has no backhand... well, let's put it this way... he doesn't need it. lol

I have seen a few as well.Ken Money a canadian astronaught candidate is ambidextrous and a good badminton player.I think the problem is that the footwork is too difficult to balance along with the changing of hands.It is a special gift I agree but few get enough benefit to make them better than anyone else.After all you should focus on the shuttle rather than which hand he is using.Lefties are often a challenge for me because I have to change thinking as to my plan of attack of the corners.

I have seen a few as well.Ken Money a canadian astronaught candidate is ambidextrous and a good badminton player.I think the problem is that the footwork is too difficult to balance along with the changing of hands.It is a special gift I agree but few get enough benefit to make them better than anyone else.After all you should focus on the shuttle rather than which hand he is using.Lefties are often a challenge for me because I have to change thinking as to my plan of attack of the corners.

The great Yang Yang is/was ambidextrous! He plays at the top level with his left hand but even his right hand would beat a good few of us here!

I have tempted to ask this crazy idea of mine for a long time.

Is it against any of the Badminton Law to hold a racket each in your left hand and right hand playing at a badminton game?

Have any of you ever seen player playing in this manner?

I have tempted to ask this crazy idea of mine for a long time.

Is it against any of the Badminton Law to hold a racket each in your left hand and right hand playing at a badminton game?

Have any of you ever seen player playing in this manner?
Tried it once. Was the bomb. You can use one racket to confuse and the other to hit, have to be quite well coordinated though.

i play with both hands but i'm not ambidexterious... My left hand is weaker... i use my left hand for netplay and right hand for smashes/clears/drives...:)

I am not ambidexterous by any mean, kinda prefer the term "messed up." I am a natural lefty but due to chinese believes about left hand being evil, they kinda train me to use right hand. Now I use left hand for certain tasks, right for others, and both for some. Anyway, I only switch hand when just playing around for fun with friends and will probably never do this in tournaments. Just too awkward. The time it takes for you to switch racquet to another hand is just not as fast as hitting a backhand or a wrap-around shot. However you could probably do this just to confuse your opponent for a few split seconds during a match.
That's funny, I'm like that too because of my chinese parents. I still use my left hand for hockey and baseball :)
Unfortunately for me, my parents now think that because they changed my dominant hand, I recieve the neurlogic desiese Tourrets Syndrome (It's obviously not the reason :p) funny chinese parents.

theres a pro tennis player that does that alot. he just tosses his racquet to his other hand (of course he more time to do that tho in tennis, but still hard nonetheless).

I remember this but it was an Indonesian female tennis player Lita Sugiarto in the '60s. She was very famous among top names at that time. They called her 'the octopus'

Haven't seen any octopi in badminton

theres a pro tennis player that does that alot. he just tosses his racquet to his other hand (of course he more time to do that tho in tennis, but still hard nonetheless).

Luke Jensen of the Jensen brothers plays with both hands but only on overhead smashes and serve. Pretty effective escpecially on the overhead smash since the hardest shot in tennis is the backhand smash and on the serve he can serve out wide on both sides. But I don't think it's practical for badminton, it's too fast plus if you have time to switch hands you probably can hit a round the head shot.

I want to ask a question. is it allowed to hold two rackets(one in each hand)in a formal match.

I want to ask a question. is it allowed to hold two rackets(one in each hand)in a formal match.

Yes, it is. There is no rule forbidding it; in practice, however, no-one does this - because it makes playing very difficult.

maybe if a special "holster" could be made, you could keep several racquets on you at all times, and when you need to play a shot you "draw" whichever is suitable.
If you kept them over your back with the handles sticking up, then when you go into the bow and arrow position, you could easily choose your smashing racquet, play the shot, re-holster it.
For net shots, you may need to cross-draw from the opposite hip, or maybe from an armpit holster.
Where's the sheriff? Let's get us a posse and round up them varmints! Yeehaa!

could you tie lots of racquets o your body, so if a smash at your body hits the racquet, there's a chance to hit it over?

of course not....just a thought:)

A visitor came and played in our club before, he had racquets in both hands
but only to warm up though and the shots are equally good.



I have tempted to ask this crazy idea of mine for a long time.

Is it against any of the Badminton Law to hold a racket each in your left hand and right hand playing at a badminton game?

Have any of you ever seen player playing in this manner?

theres a pro tennis player that does that alot. he just tosses his racquet to his other hand (of course he more time to do that tho in tennis, but still hard nonetheless).
I guess you mean the Anime - Prince of Tennis where the world's retired pro can use both hands, so can his son.
He does it to counter his weak backhand, his son has short hands so he uses for extensive reach.

I've played 3 different players who were ambidextrous during my long career (:cool: ). 2 of them never played backhand !

Against one of them, i remember, 4 years ago, i was trying to play just above his head in order to make him lose time in thinking which hand to use.

Actually, we had talked about this before with friends of mine and the purpose of this tactic was to proove that it wasn't so wonderful to play both hands.
The result was the one expected : a little moment lost while chosing the best hand and worse hits than it could be.

Nevertheless, first time u see it done, it's quite amazing : but where on earth is his backhand !!!

maybe if a special "holster" could be made, you could keep several racquets on you at all times, and when you need to play a shot you "draw" whichever is suitable.
If you kept them over your back with the handles sticking up, then when you go into the bow and arrow position, you could easily choose your smashing racquet, play the shot, re-holster it.
For net shots, you may need to cross-draw from the opposite hip, or maybe from an armpit holster.
Where's the sheriff? Let's get us a posse and round up them varmints! Yeehaa!

That made me laugh so much :D

that would be nice~ know how to play with both hands~ ......... wouldn't that be good for doubles play?? haha~:rolleyes:

that would be nice~ know how to play with both hands~ ......... wouldn't that be good for doubles play?? haha~:rolleyes:
why don't u just use two rackets at once. it's a lot better.. ? :D

Just wondering...

Besides the obvious no backhand, and confusing your oppenent advantage ambidextrous players have, what other advantages does an ambi. baddy player HAVE at his/her disposal?

I watched one play today at SGVBC. He probably hit about 15-20 shots with his left hand even though he used his right for everything else. I saw him hit a fast forehand clear with his right hand and as the opponent returned the shot with a fast clear to his backhand he swiftly changed racquet hands and hit another fast forehand clear with his left. The transition was very smooth and it took a couple seconds before I even realized what happened.
When he did do a regular backhand it was solid, so I'm not sure why he would choose to switch racquet hands. Maybe just to throw off the opponents.

I watched one play today at SGVBC. He probably hit about 15-20 shots with his left hand even though he used his right for everything else. I saw him hit a fast forehand clear with his right hand and as the opponent returned the shot with a fast clear to his backhand he swiftly changed racquet hands and hit another fast forehand clear with his left. The transition was very smooth and it took a couple seconds before I even realized what happened.
When he did do a regular backhand it was solid, so I'm not sure why he would choose to switch racquet hands. Maybe just to throw off the opponents.

I know exactly who you are talking about. I played against him many times and he would switch hands in the middle of rally. I do not find it effective though because he wasted time doing that during a fast rally. We always make joke that we can confuse him by aiming at his body .....right in the center :D

I know exactly who you are talking about. I played against him many times and he would switch hands in the middle of rally. I do not find it effective though because he wasted time doing that during a fast rally. We always make joke that we can confuse him by aiming at his body .....right in the center :D

Haha...maybe he'd swing two-handed at it :p I could see how it would waste time when you switch hands, even though he was pretty fast at it. Another plus might be that he would never have to worry about a backhand clear hehe.

whats the difference between an ambidextrous and a southpaw?

whats the difference between an ambidextrous and a southpaw?

Southpaw is a predominant left-hander while an ambidextrous person can use both hands with equal ease....

Southpaw is a predominant left-hander while an ambidextrous person can use both hands with equal ease....

I see. what about predominant right-handers? northpaw? what about playing with one hand and eating/writing with another? is that considered ambidextrous?

I see. what about predominant right-handers? northpaw? what about playing with one hand and eating/writing with another? is that considered ambidextrous?
ambidextrous

adj 1: equally skillful with each hand;

i'd say you would have to be able to do the same thing with both hands

anyone??................

anyone??................


Where is the HEAD? ehhehe...

Where is the HEAD? ehhehe...

recoiled to the back for additional energy release. :p

talk about flexibility....wow! :eek:

what is that in her hand ???

i thought there was a rule against changing the playing hand during a rally.

Lin Dan plays with left hand but writes with right hand.... is he considered ambidextrous??? :p

but i dont know if he can plays with right hand....... hehehe :p

Lin Dan plays with left hand but writes with right hand.... is he considered ambidextrous??? :p

but i dont know if he can plays with right hand....... hehehe :p

now, i need to know which hand does he use the chop sticks :confused:

Lin Dan plays with left hand but writes with right hand.... is he considered ambidextrous??? :p

but i dont know if he can plays with right hand....... hehehe :p

i'm also a lefty player but writing with right hand is much faster than the left. Easy explanation, since most writing language starts from left to right... it's easy to trail from left to right with the right hand instead of hopping your left hand after every word. Also when writing right hand, you get less dirty since you can see what you wrote as you glide from left to right. Therefore writing with right hand is much more efficient.

i'm also a lefty player but writing with right hand is much faster than the left. Easy explanation, since most writing language starts from left to right... it's easy to trail from left to right with the right hand instead of hopping your left hand after every word. Also when writing right hand, you get less dirty since you can see what you wrote as you glide from left to right. Therefore writing with right hand is much more efficient.

haha, agree, especially with the pencil.

if u were ambidtrex(equal power in both hands)which hand would u use? lol.

If you can write with both hands..
and EXACT equal power

then USE BOTH! Trick your opponent! If it is hit to ur backhand then switch hands! You'll ALWAYS be using forehand! smashing EVERY high shuttle..muwaha

but if not ..
then just use which hand that u usually write with or feel a lil better with.

I'd choose to be left handed. I think people are subconciously adapted to right handed people since they aren't the minority.

If i were to play with both hands, i dont think tat it will be tat easy because of the footwork that you'll have to adapt to when changing hands.

If you can write with both hands..
and EXACT equal power

then USE BOTH! Trick your opponent! If it is hit to ur backhand then switch hands! You'll ALWAYS be using forehand! smashing EVERY high shuttle..muwaha

but if not ..
then just use which hand that u usually write with or feel a lil better with.


Savy players would just keep driving to your left and right sides.. heh,heh.

But keith has a point, I would also probably go left, just because of the fact fewer people are used to playing against lefties. There also this theory that the ball drops faster (?) when sliced with the left... but am not too sure of that.

If i were to play with both hands, i dont think tat it will be tat easy because of the footwork that you'll have to adapt to when changing hands.
Changing hands would also take up valuable time. ;) I'd change it when I'll day a backhand clear though. My backhand sucks. :p:o

Savy players would just keep driving to your left and right sides.. heh,heh.

But keith has a point, I would also probably go left, just because of the fact fewer people are used to playing against lefties. There also this theory that the ball drops faster (?) when sliced with the left... but am not too sure of that.

I think so since there's less resistance compared with the right's. You can also do it with a backhand when using your right. I like slicing with my right though since there's more resistance. The shuttle speeds up then slows down. You can do great drops. :)

As an aside, it is spelled:

Ambidextrous

As an aside, it is spelled:

Ambidextrous

Yeah, he's right. :rolleyes:

Anything in the rules that allow or disallow a player to hold a racquet in each hand?

Anything in the rules that allow or disallow a player to hold a racquet in each hand?
No.

But you will never see it at high levels of play -- switching hands takes too long, and the footwork skills are too difficult.

*edit*

Oh, you mean having two rackets at once, one in each hand? Well, there's nothing in the rules; though I don't know whether you would be allowed to do this in a proper tournament.

I don't think the rules were drafted with this sort of silly idea in mind ;)

Well, there's nothing in the rules; though I don't know whether you would be allowed to do this in a proper tournament.

I don't think the rules were drafted with this sort of silly idea in mind ;)

I can't see anything in the laws of badminton that disallow it so it would have to be allowed in a tournament.

However, it would surely be a disadvantage to hold two racquets because the non-racquet hand would be inhibited from performing its proper balancing and impulsion tasks. Just imagine trying to smash with a racquet in your other hand! You'd do yourself an injury.

I have a Crowood Sports Guide To Badminton (or something like that) at home which says that you are allowed to take to the court with two rckets but there are restrictions as to size. I've always assumed this to mean that if you are playing with two rackets they have to be slightly smaller than normal rackets.

However, the book doesn't cite an authority for this statement and I've never seen a racket of a different size than the normal. I can't imagine playing with two rackets precisely for the balance reason that CWB001 gives

And (I've just thought of this) you would look ridiculous while serving - and the second racquet might well impede the main one in this situation.

Badminton racquet sizes are regulated by the laws but there is nothing about reducing the size of a second.

I have a Crowood Sports Guide To Badminton (or something like that) at home which says that you are allowed to take to the court with two rckets but there are restrictions as to size. I've always assumed this to mean that if you are playing with two rackets they have to be slightly smaller than normal rackets.

Ah, I remember that now! I have that book too.

I think it means that there are restrictions about the size of a single racket (which is true; racket dimensions are defined in the laws).

I use two rackets, one in each hand. This is at a lower level however. The biggest advantage is that you have more reach. for example, say you were positioned at one side of the court to return the shuttle, then your oponent returned the shuttle to the opposite side, it is far easier because your other hand using "forhand" has a farther reach then your other using backhand, resulting in less movement on your part, and a stronger return.

Other then this, if you're playing someone better then you who is using one racket, then using two isnt neccesarily going to improve your chances of winning. This is my opinion.

Also... Could you imagine playing doubles with each partner using two rackets?

Also... Could you imagine playing doubles with each partner using two rackets?

Dual wield Japanese Samuri show down?

When I was about 12, one of my friends who was ambidextrous, used to play with his right hand, until he got a high clear in his backhand corner, then he would switch hands and hit a forehand with his left hand. Used to annoy us :mad:

No.

But you will never see it at high levels of play -- switching hands takes too long, and the footwork skills are too difficult.

With this I take it that you mean switching hands during a tournament is legal? I'm just curious. Thanks :)

There is a local club player at SGVBC, he's ambidextrous. He hits equally hard and skillfully with both hands.

His ambi ways of playing only work against lower level opponents when he has time to switch hands. Once you give him less time and move him side to side fast and sometimes hit right at him, he will hesitate and get jammed with both with hand to use and footwork.

But it is a sight to see when you play someone with two forehands...and even more of a sight (funny one at that) when he has to hit two backhands. :p

With this I take it that you mean switching hands during a tournament is legal? I'm just curious. Thanks :)

Yes, I'm 99.99% sure it's legal to switch hands.

but if not ..
then just use which hand that u usually write with or feel a lil better with.
I write with my left hand, but play with my right. ;)

i believe it is legal to hold a racquet in each hand as well;)
i had played against such player before too:D

Various threads on the same topic merged.

i believe it is legal to hold a racquet in each hand as well;)
i had played against such player before too:D

I'm pretty sure you cannot have two rackets per person on the court. It should be one racket per person. Well, at least during tournaments anyway. :p

Or to put it another way, there is no restriction on using two racquets per person in the rule book!!

Or to put it another way, there is no restriction on using two racquets per person in the rule book!!

What? So I can have 10 rackets on the court? 20? There has to be something in the rule book on having only two rackets... :confused:

Yes, I'm 99.99% sure it's legal to switch hands. Thanks. :p On another note, how many top players are ambidextrous? Or at least are known to be?

If you truly believe that the gap between the potential abilities of her hands is small, negligible or non-existant, and that her backhand is really terrible, then teach her to quickly switch hands, but also train her to do smash defenses and quick replies using a backhand as well.

She can't use 2 racquets at once, but she can quickly switch her racquet from one hand to the other mid-point.