Special to The Desert Sun

Today we take a look at two-handed backhands vs. one-handed backhands when you're volleying at the NVZ.

These instructors explain which is better in different situations.

The two-hander basics

Instructor Con Garnett shows the basic grip and hand placement for the two-hander. Step one:

Use your pointer finger on the back of the paddle.

He emphasizes getting a longer handled paddle if you are using a two-hander.

Lastly, he stresses that the left hand, or non-dominant hand is the power source.

One-handed vs. two-handed

Callie Smith demonstrates the one-handed versus two-handed backhand volley. It's notable how much more she incorporates her core, hips and shoulders with the two-hander.

On the one-hander, her off hand/arm is thrown back as she strokes throu

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