How Do You Grip A Tennis Racket?
• Hold the racket in front of you. Check that the racket is parallel to the ground with the edges of the racket head pointing toward the ground. • Grab the handle of the racket. Use the same form as if you were going to shake someone’s hand. • Place the space between your thumb and forefinger. Imagine the handle as a clock. It makes a V at 11:00. • This grip is used mostly for serving and volleying. It is also utilized during smashes. Space your fingers apart evenly. • Follow the same initial procedure as the continental grip. Place the V between your thumb and forefinger at approximately 12:30. • The ball will stay fairly flat with the eastern grip, but it is possible to add spin. • Follow the same initial procedure as the previous two grips. Place the V between your thumb and forefinger at approximately 2:30. • This is the first grip where the wrist becomes important. With the semi-western grip, it’s possible to put more spin on the ball. • Follow the same initial procedure as the pr
