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Tennis novices typically hold their racket in the same basic hand position throughout a recreational match. To take your game to the next level, learn multiple grips on the racket handle to prepare for every possible situation on the court. That way you'll be ready to use a range of different grips, sometimes all during the same point.
Forehand Grip
The forehand is the most widely used shot in tennis. The most common hand position for the forehand is the Eastern grip. This grip looks as if you are shaking hands with your racket. Hold your racket vertically and point one end of your racket at the court, then position your fingers so they wrap around the racket's grip near the bottom of the handle. Grip the racket to your forehand side and position your palm slightly behind the handle. Your wrist should be barely to the right of the butt of the racket handle if you're right-handed and to the left if left-handed.
Backhand Grips
Although the Eastern grip is the most popular forehand choice among recreational and intermediate players, backhand options are more varied. Some players prefer a one-handed semi-Western backhand grip so they can apply heavy topspin to their shots. The hand position requires putting the base knuckle of your index finger at bevel 4 of the handle and the base knuckle of your thumb at the third bevel. The Eastern backhand grip is identical to the forehand version except you swing on the backhand side of your body. For the Continental grip, position your palm on the upper-right slant bevel to angle the face of your racket upward for slicing the ball.
Serving
The majority of players use the Continental grip for serving. This grip helps you generate both power, spin and accuracy on your serves with less strain on your arm and shoulder than other grips. It's also a good grip for overhand smashes. For hand positioning, put your index finger's base knuckle on bevel 1 of your handle so your thumb and forefinger form a V shape atop the handle. If you're left-handed, place your index finger base knuckle on bevel 4.
Volleying
Some players like to rush the net after a strong serve or groundstroke and deliver a volley to win the point. An effective grip for volleying is the Continental grip. Position your heel pad and index knuckle on bevel 2 of the racket handle and the V formed by your thumb and forefinger at the top of the handle. Using this grip effectively points your racket strings at the ball whether you're hitting a forehand or backhand volley. This is essential for reacting instinctively to a hard-hit groundstroke because you won't have time to change your grip.
Forehand Grip
The forehand is the most widely used shot in tennis. The most common hand position for the forehand is the Eastern grip. This grip looks as if you are shaking hands with your racket. Hold your racket vertically and point one end of your racket at the court, then position your fingers so they wrap around the racket's grip near the bottom of the handle. Grip the racket to your forehand side and position your palm slightly behind the handle. Your wrist should be barely to the right of the butt of the racket handle if you're right-handed and to the left if left-handed.
Backhand Grips
Although the Eastern grip is the most popular forehand choice among recreational and intermediate players, backhand options are more varied. Some players prefer a one-handed semi-Western backhand grip so they can apply heavy topspin to their shots. The hand position requires putting the base knuckle of your index finger at bevel 4 of the handle and the base knuckle of your thumb at the third bevel. The Eastern backhand grip is identical to the forehand version except you swing on the backhand side of your body. For the Continental grip, position your palm on the upper-right slant bevel to angle the face of your racket upward for slicing the ball.
Serving
The majority of players use the Continental grip for serving. This grip helps you generate both power, spin and accuracy on your serves with less strain on your arm and shoulder than other grips. It's also a good grip for overhand smashes. For hand positioning, put your index finger's base knuckle on bevel 1 of your handle so your thumb and forefinger form a V shape atop the handle. If you're left-handed, place your index finger base knuckle on bevel 4.
Volleying
Some players like to rush the net after a strong serve or groundstroke and deliver a volley to win the point. An effective grip for volleying is the Continental grip. Position your heel pad and index knuckle on bevel 2 of the racket handle and the V formed by your thumb and forefinger at the top of the handle. Using this grip effectively points your racket strings at the ball whether you're hitting a forehand or backhand volley. This is essential for reacting instinctively to a hard-hit groundstroke because you won't have time to change your grip.
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