Grips
Eastern Grip
1- Hold the racquet at the throat, and then shake hands with the grip. The base index knuckle should be on the flat side bevel.
2- Extend the index finger as in pulling a trigger on a water gun. This is the eastern forehand grip.
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Western grip
1. Hold the racquet in the Continental or Eastern grip.
2. Move your hand a little to the right, so the palm of your hand is under the bottom flat of the racquet grip.
3. Keep your fingers together, just as you would in the Eastern grip.
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“Tip”
This grip is more for advanced players, most of the Pro players use it because it gives them a lot of topspin on their shots.
This grip is more for advanced players, most of the Pro players use it because it gives them a lot of topspin on their shots.
Last modified on 5/22/2005 @ 10:43 am
April 4th, 2008 at 11:29 am
great site helped alot
May 7th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I’m a complete beginner.
I find that if I extend my thumb along the racket (rather than wrapping it), I get much better control using the western grip for forehand shots. However, my backhand technique is *terrible* — which is why I’m here.
Wonder if anyone wants to comment on why you shouldn’t extend your thumb?
July 12th, 2008 at 7:44 am
I’m a beginner, and I find it easier to grip the raquet further up the grip, because I get much more control and power. This also enables me to switch to two-handed quickly.