Fix Your One-Handed Backhand Counter in 5 Minutes

Can you really fix a one-handed backhand counter in 5 minutes? Pro Pickleball Coach Billy Buchhauser has a great backhand counter. In this video he teaches his counter technique and works with a real student to clean up some of the most common mistakes people have with their counters. Pro Coach Susannah Barr also gives her tips and tricks along the way. In this lesson, you’ll learn: ✅ Why not to use too much wrist ✅ How to use bigger muscles (forearm, shoulder, core, legs) ✅ Why “down” matters more than pace ✅ How to prepare earlier in hands battles The goal? Get the ball down at your opponent’s feet, no matter what. If you struggle with your backhand counter popping up or flying long, this breakdown will change how you think about the shot. 🤝 Never train alone again — join The Flying Pickle Academy ✨ Pro Coaching. Real Community. A system that keeps you growing week after week. 👉 https://the-flying-pickle-academy.mn.... ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Highlights & Teasers (What You’ll Learn) 0:46 – Intro: Fixing a One-Handed Backhand Counter in 5 Minutes 1:01 – Why Billy? (Susannah Explains His Counter Strength) 1:33 – Billy’s Core Keys for a One-Handed Counter 2:06 – Billy Demonstrates His Counter Technique 2:23 – One-Handed vs Two-Handed Counter (Benefits Explained) 2:54 – Where Should You Aim Your Counter? 3:27 – Michael Starts Working on His Counter 3:40 – Susannah’s First Corrections (Compact + Preparation) 4:11 – Billy’s Tip: Use Bigger Muscles, Not Just Wrist 4:54 – Back to Drilling 5:22 – Why Is It Hitting the Tape? 5:26 – Billy’s Fix: Eliminate the Wrist Flick 6:01 – Back to Drilling 6:11 – New Drill Introduced (Dink → Speed Up → Counter) 7:01 – How to Stop Billy from Getting Counters Back 7:28 – Back to Drilling 7:36 – Susannah Coaching: Anticipate Earlier 8:05 – Final Drilling Sequence 8:30 – Join The Flying Pickle Academy 8:42 – Final Key Takeaways (Susannah) 9:15 – Final Key Takeaways (Billy)